Writing Homework Help

**Please read pages 1-10** ( the article will be below in the file)

1. In one paragraph, explain what the authors argue are ineffective strategies to increase happiness.

2. In one paragraph explain: How often do you follow these ineffective strategies? Your friends or family? Why?

3. In one paragraph, explain what the authors argue are effective strategies to increase happiness.

4. In one paragraph explain: How often do you follow these effective strategies? Your friends or family? Why?

5. One cognitive strategy for increasing happiness is to meditate on the things that we are thankful for. The researchers found significant increases in happiness after having subjects write thank you letters. In one paragraph, explain who you would choose to write a thank you letter to and why. Will you actually write/send it? Why or why not?