Lately, I’ve been seeing a fair amount of articles on the
topic of happiness. So, I’ve decided to share with you five simple tips I’ve
learned on how to become happier.
1.
Exercise
–Many studies demonstrate how exercise releases endorphins in our brain which make
us feel good. As a result, exercise may treat depression for some people and can
also boost body image.
2.
Relationships
– Studies show that the happiest people are those who have intimate relationships.
People feel good when they can share experiences with friends and/or family. Furthermore,
happiness is contagious. So when you need to feel a little happier, find the
friends and/or family members who are feeling extremely happy that day.
3.
Volunteer
-It sounds ironic that in order for you to feel happier, you should help
others. However, studies on volunteering show that helping others releases
serotonin in our brain which makes us feel good. In one article,
a scientist noted, “We scientists have found that doing a kindness produces the
single most reliable momentary increase in well-being of any exercise we have
tested.”
4.
Smile
– According to studies, smiling can trigger happy memories which make us feel
good. In fact, even faking a smile can lift our mood. In another article,
researchers wrote, “Pretend that you are happy, and you will feel happy.”
5.
Gratitude
– Being thankful for what you already have will bring greater happiness. Take
note of at least three things you are grateful for each day or each week. As
one author
noted, “We're gonna have a hard time
ever being happy if we aren't thankful for what we already have.”
To learn more on how you can be
happier, be sure to read each of the articles highlighted in this post.
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