1463- 10 Easy Things That Will Make You Happier
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1. Exercise more – 7 minutes might be enough:
what it does to our brains,is releasing proteins and endorphins that make us feel happier
2. Sleep more – you’ll be less sensitive to negative emotions
sleep helps our bodies to recover from the day and repair themselves, and that it helps us focus and be more productive. It turns out, it’s also important for our happiness.
3. Move closer to work – a short commute is worth more than a big house:
We are happy when we have family, we are happy when we have friends and almost all the other things we think make us happy are actually just ways of getting more family and friends.Those who helped their friends and neighbors, advising and caring for others, tended to live to old age.
5. Go outside – happiness is maximized at 13.9°C:
one study found that spending 20 minutes outside in good weather not only boosted positive mood, but broadened thinking and improved working memory…
6. Help others –
100 hours a year (or two hours per week) is the optimal time we should dedicate to helping others in order to enrich our lives.
7. Practice smiling – it can alleviate pain:
Smiling itself can make us feel better, but it’s more effective when we back it up with positive thoughts, Use your smile to change the world. Don't let the world
change your smile.
8. Plan a trip – but don’t take one
In a study, the effect of vacation anticipation boosted happiness for eight weeks.
After the vacation, happiness quickly dropped back to baseline levels for most people.
9. Meditate – rewire your brain for happiness:
Meditation literally clears your mind and calms you down, it’s been often proven to be the single most effective way to live a happier live.
10. Practice gratitude – increase both happiness and life satisfaction:
There are lots of ways to practice gratitude, from keeping a journal of things you’re grateful for, sharing three good things that happen each day with a friend or your partner, and going out of your way to show gratitude when others help you.
Quick last fact: Getting older will make yourself happier:
So if you thought being old would make you miserable, rest assured that it’s likely you’ll develop a more positive outlook than you probably have now.
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1. Exercise more – 7 minutes might be enough:
what it does to our brains,is releasing proteins and endorphins that make us feel happier
2. Sleep more – you’ll be less sensitive to negative emotions
sleep helps our bodies to recover from the day and repair themselves, and that it helps us focus and be more productive. It turns out, it’s also important for our happiness.
3. Move closer to work – a short commute is worth more than a big house:
We are happy when we have family, we are happy when we have friends and almost all the other things we think make us happy are actually just ways of getting more family and friends.Those who helped their friends and neighbors, advising and caring for others, tended to live to old age.
5. Go outside – happiness is maximized at 13.9°C:
one study found that spending 20 minutes outside in good weather not only boosted positive mood, but broadened thinking and improved working memory…
6. Help others –
100 hours a year (or two hours per week) is the optimal time we should dedicate to helping others in order to enrich our lives.
7. Practice smiling – it can alleviate pain:
Smiling itself can make us feel better, but it’s more effective when we back it up with positive thoughts, Use your smile to change the world. Don't let the world
change your smile.
8. Plan a trip – but don’t take one
In a study, the effect of vacation anticipation boosted happiness for eight weeks.
After the vacation, happiness quickly dropped back to baseline levels for most people.
9. Meditate – rewire your brain for happiness:
Meditation literally clears your mind and calms you down, it’s been often proven to be the single most effective way to live a happier live.
10. Practice gratitude – increase both happiness and life satisfaction:
There are lots of ways to practice gratitude, from keeping a journal of things you’re grateful for, sharing three good things that happen each day with a friend or your partner, and going out of your way to show gratitude when others help you.
Quick last fact: Getting older will make yourself happier:
So if you thought being old would make you miserable, rest assured that it’s likely you’ll develop a more positive outlook than you probably have now.
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