Happiness 1st is a viable alternative or supplement to corporate wellness programs. Happiness 1st Institute has developed courses that are designed to increase your level of happiness, optimism, emotional intelligence, resilience and overall well-being. We have gathered techniques developed by the best scientists in the field and combined them with leading edge methods to create the easiest path to a life of flourishing. Anyone who puts forth the effort can increase their life experience using the methods we teach. What are the scientifically proven benefits of increased happiness? • Improved immune system function • Reduced risk of heart disease • Reduced incident of illness • Shorter duration when illness occurs • Reduced risk of Type II diabetes • Increased longevity • Improved relationships of all types • Greater clarity of thinking • Reduced inflammatory response to stress • Lower blood pressure • Less pain • Lower risk of stroke • Greater resiliency • Reduced risk of depression • Increased success • Increased productivity • Increased optimism • Improved social support networks • Improved sleep • Possibilities come into view • Increased creativity • Feel love and appreciation more • More likely to marry • More likely to be happily married • Become more likable • More likely to make good choices • Increase ability to see the 'big picture' www.Happiness1st.com (site being created)