{"id":46173,"date":"2016-08-15T11:15:08","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T15:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=46173"},"modified":"2021-11-03T08:13:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T12:13:22","slug":"happiness-best-apps-websites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/lifestyle\/happiness-best-apps-websites\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Happiest Places We’ve Found on the Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Real talk: Being happy all the time (especially<\/em> at the office) can be a bit of a challenge for even the happiest of folks. Whether it\u2019s a case of the Monday blues<\/a>, that Q4 report or just the stress<\/a> of a jam-packed schedule\u00a0that\u2019s weighing you down, it’s difficult to muster up a smile when you\u2019re not feeling great. And research from Stanford University<\/a> confirms that depressed workers are far less efficient than their happier counterparts.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>9 Netflix Picks That\u2019ll Be Sure to Inspire You<\/a><\/p>\n

The good news is you can cheer yourself up (and chill out!) without stepping a foot from your cube. All you need is one of these 10 sites, designed to bring you joy, even if\u00a0just for a second. Some will make you be more introspective, some will teach you new behaviors and some will simply make\u00a0you LOL. And after all, isn\u2019t a good LOL just what we need sometimes? On National Relaxation Day, it’s the perfect way to get calm.<\/p>\n

10 Sites to Browse for a Happiness Break<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0The Nicest Place on the Internet<\/a><\/strong>
\nThere\u2019s nothing like a good hug, right? And while you may not wanna hug your boss for support, this site provides the virtual squeeze you\u2019re looking for with a continuous video stream of \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 strangers reaching out with a hug.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0TED
\n<\/a><\/strong>TED, which stands for technology, entertainment and design, was founded in 1984 as a one-off event for thought leaders in those respective industries.<\/span> Fast forward to 2015, and now the site features over 1,900 TED Talks, all with the goal of \u201cspreading great ideas,\u201d which are available to stream au gratis. When you’re feeling down, check out \u201cThe Surprising Science of Happiness<\/a>,\u201d which will challenge your thoughts on the feelings of joy, leaving you empowered to create your own definition of happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>5 Ways to Banish Negative Self-Talk for Good<\/a><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0America\u2019s Next Weatherman
\n<\/a><\/strong>In case you missed the memo, local television weathercasters have been living in the meme spotlight ever since Will Ferrell suited up for Anchorman<\/em> in 2004. Thankfully, FunnyorDie.com got the memo as well \u2014 and the America\u2019s Next Weatherman<\/em> web series was born. \u201cThese ridiculous weather reports are sure to put a smile on your face,\u201d says Nikki Martinez<\/a>, a psychologist with the e-therapy service BetterHelp<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Happify
\n<\/a><\/strong>Take a look at your own happiness from a different angle with this app. Specifically, look at it as a skill set, and one you can improve, too. Follow one of Happify\u2019s \u201ctracks,\u201d or mini-courses, which will guide you through various activities such as a gratitude check-in or a positive word-spreading game. The free version lets you play a few games a day, but pay up to $13 a month and you\u2019ll get everything<\/em>.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 8 Signs You\u2019re Way too Stressed (And How to Deal)<\/a><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Emergency Compliment
\n<\/a><\/strong>\u201cHey, you over there: You are<\/em> freakishly good at thumb wrestling.\u201d That\u2019s just one of the countless, random \u201cemergency\u201d compliments this site will throw your way with just a click. Because when it feels like nothing\u2019s going the way you planned, any<\/em> compliment will do.<\/p>\n

\u00a06.\u00a0<\/strong>Happier<\/strong><\/a>
\nTune out any negativity by plugging into Happier, a social network created so you can share the everyday moments in life that bring you joy \u2014 and hopefully make someone else crack a smile while you\u2019re at it. The site offers\u00a0mini-courses and coaching services, but it\u2019s sharing the random moments that really give us that instant boost when we need it most.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 17 Ways to Get Back to Being Happy<\/a><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Make Everything OK
\n<\/a><\/strong>Remember when you were a kid and something was wrong and your mom would tell you \u201cEverything is going to be OK,\u201d and maybe give you a cookie?<\/span> Good times. And while this site is no substitute for mom, it is oddly cathartic to hit the \u201cMake Everything OK\u201d button and watch \u201cthe download\u201d progress.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Happy Now<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis iOs-only app helps you track habit change \u2014 specifically habits that\u2019ll make you feel better about yourself \u2014 concretely. Pick up to six goals, such as eating healthy, then track not only what you eat, but how you feel after everything you eat, too. Super-specific, quirky and slightly sassy affirmations<\/a> follow: \u201cYou feel good when you eat broccoli\u201d is just one example of a reminder. And the more you use Happy Now, the more precise (and silly) the affirmations become on the path to achieving your goal.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>22 Simple Streps to a Healthy, Happy Morning<\/a><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Action for Happiness
\n<\/a><\/strong>A nonprofit org, Action for Happiness brings together expert psychologists, economists, educators and social innovators to help people create a more positive and happier society. They do this through both small efforts, like teaching individuals\u00a0to find three good things from each day, as well as larger-scale initiatives. \u201cI frequently recommend this site to patients,\u201d says Dr. Jessamy Hibberd<\/a>, a clinical psychologist based in London and author of the This Book Will\u2026<\/em><\/a> series of self-help books.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0CuteOverload.com<\/a><\/strong>
\nA ton<\/em> of cute dogs and cats \u2014 need we say more?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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