Summary
Research shows that watching three to five minutes of inspiring videos daily can boost feelings of hope and reduce stress. The study involved adults watching videos about overcoming adversity and showed that these videos, along with meditation, significantly increased hope compared to comedy or no media. The findings suggest that small, positive actions can have a meaningful impact on well-being over time.
Key Facts
- A study found that short, inspiring videos can increase hope and decrease stress.
- About a thousand adults participated, ages 18 to 86, from across the U.S.
- Participants watched a daily video about overcoming adversity for five days.
- Inspiring videos and meditation increased hope, unlike comedy or no media.
- Increased hope led to lower stress levels over the next ten days.
- The study was published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media.
- The research suggests small positive habits can have significant long-term effects.
