EXERCISE MORE
Exercise has such a profound effect on our happiness and well-being that it has actually been proven to be an effective strategy for overcoming depression. And it can help us relax, increase our brain power, improve our body image and help releasing proteins and endorphins that make us feel happier.
SLEEP MORE
Sleep helps our bodies to recover from the day and repair themselves, and that it helps us focus and be more productive.
In addition, sleep affects our sensitivity to negative emotions. With more sleep, we will be less sensitive to negative emotions. Sleep-deprived people fail to recall pleasant memories.
MOVE CLOSER TO WORK
Our commute to the office can have a surprisingly powerful impact on our happiness.
We tend to try to compensate for this by having a bigger house or a better job, but these compensations just do not work:
Two Swiss economists who studied the effect of commuting on happiness found that such factors could not make up for the misery created by a long commute.
Social time is highly valuable when it comes to improving our happiness. Several studies have found that time spent with friends and family makes a big difference to how happy we feel generally.
Harvard happiness expert Daniel Gilbert explains it:
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.
Actual changes in income, on the other hand, buy very little happiness. So we could increase our annual income by hundreds of thousands of dollars and still not be as happy as if we increased the strength of our social relationships.
GO OUTSIDE
Spending time in the fresh air to improve our happiness:
One study found that spending 20 minutes outside in good weather not only boosted positive mood, but broadened thinking and improved working memory.
The American Meteorological Society published research in 2011 that found current temperature has a bigger effect on our happiness than variables like wind speed and humidity, or even the average temperature over the course of a day. It also found that happiness is maximized at13.9°C .
HELP OTHERS
To make yourself feel happier, you should help others.It was found that those who helped their friends and neighbors, advising and caring for others, tended to live to old age.
PRACTICE SMILING
Smiling itself can make us feel better, but it is more effective when we back it up with positive thoughts.
According to Psy Blog, smiling can improve our attention and help us perform better on cognitive tasks:
A smile is also a good way to alleviate some of the pain we feel in troubling circumstances:
Smiling is one way to reduce the distress caused by an upsetting situation. Psychologists call this the facial feedback hypothesis. Even forcing a smile is enough to lift our mood slightly.
PLAN A TRIP
It appears that planning a vacation or just a break from work can improve our happiness.
MEDITATE
Meditation is often touted as an important habit for improving focus, clarity and attention as well as helping to keep us calm. It turns out it is also useful for improving our happiness:
Meditation literally clears your mind and calms you down. It has been often proven to be the single most effective way to live a happier live. And research shows that regular meditation can permanently rewire the brain to raise levels of happiness.
PRACTICE GRATITUDE
By taking note of things we are grateful for each day, our mood will be improved. Writing letters of gratitude can increase our happiness and life satisfaction, while decreasing depressive symptoms.
Research results suggest that a conscious focus on blessings may have emotional and interpersonal benefits.
Exercise has such a profound effect on our happiness and well-being that it has actually been proven to be an effective strategy for overcoming depression. And it can help us relax, increase our brain power, improve our body image and help releasing proteins and endorphins that make us feel happier.
SLEEP MORE
Sleep helps our bodies to recover from the day and repair themselves, and that it helps us focus and be more productive.
In addition, sleep affects our sensitivity to negative emotions. With more sleep, we will be less sensitive to negative emotions. Sleep-deprived people fail to recall pleasant memories.
MOVE CLOSER TO WORK
Our commute to the office can have a surprisingly powerful impact on our happiness.
We tend to try to compensate for this by having a bigger house or a better job, but these compensations just do not work:
Two Swiss economists who studied the effect of commuting on happiness found that such factors could not make up for the misery created by a long commute.
Social time is highly valuable when it comes to improving our happiness. Several studies have found that time spent with friends and family makes a big difference to how happy we feel generally.
Harvard happiness expert Daniel Gilbert explains it:
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.
Actual changes in income, on the other hand, buy very little happiness. So we could increase our annual income by hundreds of thousands of dollars and still not be as happy as if we increased the strength of our social relationships.
GO OUTSIDE
Spending time in the fresh air to improve our happiness:
One study found that spending 20 minutes outside in good weather not only boosted positive mood, but broadened thinking and improved working memory.
The American Meteorological Society published research in 2011 that found current temperature has a bigger effect on our happiness than variables like wind speed and humidity, or even the average temperature over the course of a day. It also found that happiness is maximized at
HELP OTHERS
To make yourself feel happier, you should help others.It was found that those who helped their friends and neighbors, advising and caring for others, tended to live to old age.
PRACTICE SMILING
Smiling itself can make us feel better, but it is more effective when we back it up with positive thoughts.
According to Psy Blog, smiling can improve our attention and help us perform better on cognitive tasks:
A smile is also a good way to alleviate some of the pain we feel in troubling circumstances:
Smiling is one way to reduce the distress caused by an upsetting situation. Psychologists call this the facial feedback hypothesis. Even forcing a smile is enough to lift our mood slightly.
PLAN A TRIP
It appears that planning a vacation or just a break from work can improve our happiness.
MEDITATE
Meditation is often touted as an important habit for improving focus, clarity and attention as well as helping to keep us calm. It turns out it is also useful for improving our happiness:
Meditation literally clears your mind and calms you down. It has been often proven to be the single most effective way to live a happier live. And research shows that regular meditation can permanently rewire the brain to raise levels of happiness.
PRACTICE GRATITUDE
By taking note of things we are grateful for each day, our mood will be improved. Writing letters of gratitude can increase our happiness and life satisfaction, while decreasing depressive symptoms.
Research results suggest that a conscious focus on blessings may have emotional and interpersonal benefits.
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