HOW TO BE HAPPY ACCORDING TO SCIENCE?

 

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Science has shown that these 10 actions can help you be happier. Review each point and start today to make changes in your life that help you be happier. 

10 rules to be happy

Living close to nature is associated with better mental health. The connection with other living beings has a positive impact on your sense of well-being. Being outdoors exposes us to sunlight and helps us better absorb vitamin D. 

10 rules to be happy

Sport is not only used to work our muscles. The habit of playing sports promotes long-term happiness. 

10 rules to be happy

It has been proven that doing something else increases your sense of well-being. You don't have to travel to a faraway country to volunteer, you just need to be nice to a neighbor or drop in to donate blood. 

10 rules to be happy

Try new recipes, cook something different, or read a new book. Learning new things fills us with happiness. 

10 rules to be happy

Say hi to your neighbors in the morning, call your parents, or meet a friend for coffee. Interacting with others leads us to a greater sense of well-being. 

10 rules to be happy

Lack of sleep impacts the hippocampus harder than the amygdala. The result is that sleep-deprived people can't remember good memories, they only remember the bad ones. Hence the importance of sleeping 8 hours or as many as necessary. There are people who with 7 hours have more than enough but others need 9 hours. 

10 rules to be happy

In one study, it was shown that simply thinking about an upcoming rewarding experience (e.g. dining out, a short hike, or going to the movies) raised your endorphin levels by 27% and reduced your stress levels. 

10 rules to be happy

Cultivate gratitude for the little things. It is something that takes time but is very effective. Learn to appreciate that you have a roof to sleep in and food to eat. 

10 rules to be happy

When was the last time you smiled because you remembered something funny? 

10 rules to be happy

Learning to control your thoughts is a skill to improve your inner happiness. Meditation helps us control these thoughts. Science has discovered that those people who meditate regularly literally change their brain structure.