Five Science-Backed Ways to Be Happier
Many people have this common belief that happiness is a product of achieving a goal – whether it be a degree, a title, or material things like a car, house, and other luxuries. But focusing too much on these ‘things’ can unfortunately lead to dissatisfaction, frustration and worse – depression.
So instead of solely keeping your eyes on your goals, try incorporating these tips into your daily life too. These are effective, scientifically proven ways to be happier:
Live in the moment.
When you are living in the moment, you barely have the chance to ruminate about your past mistakes and worry about the future. Instead, you get to shift your focus to what’s really important: the ‘now’. By being mindful, you get to properly allocate your energy, time and effort to productive things which will soon impact your life in the long run.
Take a break from social media.
How many of us can’t live a day without checking social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter? There are many mental health consequences of too much social media. The worst is it makes you want to compare yourself with others. In the media, it may seem like others have a perfect life and this can make us feel inadequate while yours is rubbish. Taking a break from the social media lets you focus on no one but your own life and how to improve it.
Relive the ‘child’ in you.
You don’t have to be the best nor you don’t have to have it all to be happy. Too often, the simplest, smallest things in life are those that give you genuine happiness. Things like spending time with loved ones, cooking your favourite dish, enjoying a long walk outdoors, laughing and even caring for a pet – they give you lots of happiness.
Nourish your body.
Give your body what it needs – vitamins and minerals, and all other essential nutrients it needs to get going. Exercise. Get enough sleep. Take a break. Have fun. Pamper yourself. When your body is at its best condition, so is your mind.
Stay in touch.
People who value friendships are happier than those who prefer living all by themselves. But it’s not the quantity of social relationships that matter. It’s the quality. Make time for your friends. They will give you love and joy that is priceless.
If you’re trying too hard to be happy but couldn’t, try doing these things. They may not make you happy overnight, but they can pave way to long-term happiness.
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