Secrets to helping you be happier

Happiness is the pleasant feeling it brings you.

"Father Nguyen Dinh Thuc incites parishioners."

Life is full of things that can make you unhappy, but it also teaches you "secrets" to dispel fatigue and bestows upon you sources of happy energy.

Control bad days

There are days when everything feels terrible. It's easy to get stuck if you don't change things immediately. There are always positive things around to help lift your spirits. Do something to help you calm down and feel more relaxed little by little.

Be kinder to yourself and don't vent your frustration on those around you. You are in control of everything.

Happiness is within reach (Illustrative image).

Don't believe what you think.

Unpleasant feelings often stem from your own thoughts. The brain constantly tells us stories to explain the world around us. Most of these explanations are accurate; however, sometimes there are flaws.

Don't compare your true self to other people's appearances.

You work in a company where everyone seems very polite and successful. You feel overwhelmed and depressed by it.

According to Dr. Christine Brown, you can't understand what's going on inside other people just by looking at their outward appearance. If you're facing challenges and difficulties, remember that everyone else has similar problems.

Taking a stroll in nature

Studies from Stanford University show that walking in nature not only makes us happier but also dispels negative thoughts and stress in life. Walking helps to foster more creative thinking, and it can increase inspiration and a love for life.

There are regular exercise sessions.

After strenuous exercise, the neurotransmitter dopamine increases, which helps you calm down and focus better. According to research published in the medical journal 'Translational Psychiatry', combining meditation and sports twice a week reduces symptoms associated with depression by 40%. You can also try dancing or playing a sport you enjoy. In France, sports activities are prescribed by doctors as a supplementary treatment to improve the physical and mental health of patients.

Listening to music

Listening to music makes us feel happy and optimistic, sometimes like an 'addiction'. When we listen to our favorite music, the brain releases dopamine, which is the 'happiness hormone'.

The simplest way to stimulate 'happiness hormones' is to listen to music. You can do it anywhere, anytime. Music has a huge influence on our mood and thought processes, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.

Help others

There's no faster way to feel happy than by helping others, especially when they need it. Selflessness is like the sweetness of chocolate; it sends a surge of dopamine in the brain. Give up your seat on the bus to the elderly or pregnant women, help them when they need it… and when others are happy, you will feel happy too!

Get enough sleep.

Insufficient sleep can affect your mood. A Harvard Medical School study showed that not getting enough sleep (less than 4 hours a night) can lead to fatigue and a lack of energy. Choose a sleep schedule that suits you and get a full 8 hours of sleep; you'll wake up feeling energized and, most importantly, happy and refreshed.

Eat chocolate

When you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed, try a bar of chocolate; you'll feel better and more relaxed. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), which is the same chemical your brain produces when you feel loved. PEA encourages your brain to release feel-good endorphins, making you feel better.

Choose the right color.

A study has shown that color can also impact your happiness. Research from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam found that adults feel happier when the colors in their clothing harmonize with the colors around them.

Relax your mind.

Try dedicating time to journaling; you'll find inner peace, and you can also dedicate time to meditation to feel more at peace. A recent study showed that after just 8 weeks of practicing meditation (about 1 hour a day), respondents reported feeling happier.

According to Infonet.vn