8 Science Based Ways To Start Being Happy Now
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- 1. Discover The Well Researched 8 Science Based Ways To Start Being Happy Now! Good Life. Good Coffee. By
- 2. 8 Science Based Ways To Start Being Happy Now It turns out that to start being happy now, you do not need that much of resources. Actually all the key elements to start being happy lie within your own resourceful mind and body. Numerous studies both psychological, cultural and anthropological directly show us the importance of simple routines we cal all implement. The secret of happiness may not be an urban legend, a myth or fairytale. It is actually a science backed reality, I've decided to unveil. Good Life. Good Coffee. By
- 3. #Exercise We've all heard this before, but is there actually any merit to the claim that exercise can help when you're feeling blue? Well the science community is pretty unanimous on this. An odd walk around the block won't help with your emotional problems, but it was proved time and time again that regular exercise will. Regular workouts have shown to help with mild and moderate depression, but also played a essential role in treating severe depression. Good Life. Good Coffee. By
- 4. #Vitamin D Recent research on Vitamin D continues to surprise us with the significance of getting our daily dose of sun and the array of ailments that it can fix. Despite its name, vitamin D is not a vitamin. It's actually a potent neuroregulatory steroidal hormone. This might explain its impact. Vitamin D influences almost 3000 of your 24000 genes and in fact it helps fight depression. Good Life. Good Coffee. By
- 5. Three great ways to get Vitamin D sun exposure quality foods supplements 10-15 minutes twice a week to the face, hands, arms and back without the sunscreen for the lighter skin. Make sure to get regular sun exposure as this only helps the production of this specific hormone. Vitamin D occurs naturally in salmon, tuna and other oily fish, and is routinely added to milk. Make sure to use the most natural sources first before referring to supplements. No processed food. Supplements contain the nutrient, but most use an old form (D-2) that is far less potent than the more desirable D-3. Multivitamins typically contain only small amounts of D-2 and include vitamin A, which offsets many of D’s benefits. The source: National Institute of Medicine www.1882.com.au/blog
- 6. #Express Yourself Creatively Research has shown that creating or tending things by hand enhances mental health and makes us happy. Think about it, if your work life, or said long term project, doesn't yield instant positive results, you can easily substitute that with a side project/craft that you know will produce a pleasing outcome. Good Life. Good Coffee. By
- 7. challenge arousal skills flow control boredom relaxation anxiety worry apathy High Challenge Moderate Skills High Challenge Low Skills High Challenge High Skills Moderate Challenge Low Skills Moderate Challenge High Skills Low Challenge High Skills Low Challenge Moderate Skills Low Challenge Low Skills Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly. Flow : The Psychology of Optimal Experience. The Flow chart shows how greatly our optimal experience depends on balance between the skills and the challenge we face
- 8. #Become A Giver “A lot of times we think that happiness comes about because you get things for yourself,” said Richard Ryan, a psychologist at the University of Rochester, who was not involved in the study. But “it turns out that in a paradoxical way, giving gets you more, and I think that’s an important message in a culture that’s pretty often getting messages to the opposite effect.” Good Life. Good Coffee. By
- 9. #Don’t Be A Slave To Dogma They say ‘think big’, but I say ‘stay realistic’. I don't mean you should have low expectations, but perhaps to iterate them often and divide them into smaller steps. The reasons for that, according to Jennifer Aaker in a study recently published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, is that when you pursue concretely framed goals, your expectations of success are more likely to be met in reality. On the other hand, broad and abstract goals may bring about happiness' dark side – unrealistic expectations. Good Life. Good Coffee. By
- 10. #Smile. If You Can’t, Force It! The study found that even forced smiles can help your body release endorphins and serotonin. Both can aid in relieving pain and make you happy. Duchenne smiles are the smiles that are most effective in achieving this goal as they engage the muscles in the mouth, cheeks and eyes and are considered to be genuine smiles. Good Life. Good Coffee. By
- 11. #Eat Happy Food Not to be confused with comfort foods ;) How can foods improve our moods? A healthy brain, nervous and cognitive system are all essential in maintaining good mental health. A lot of this can be regulated through adapting your diet. Researchers have studied the links between food and the brain and identified 9 nutrients that can combat depression and boost our mood, these include calcium, chromium, folate, iron, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B6, B12, vitamin D and zinc.
- 12. Things to consider when composing a happy meal Omega-3 fats Eat more: Oily fish such as trout, salmon, mackerel and sardines. Flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts are also good sources. B-vitamins Eat more: Legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, green leafy veggies, eggs, chicken, red meat and milk. Blood-sugar levels Eat more: Whole grains, fresh fruits, veggies and legumes. Having smaller meals more regularly and including protein-rich foods also helps to stabilise blood-sugar levels and curb sugar cravings. Try yoghurt, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, chicken and legumes. Tryptophan Eat more: Lean chicken, turkey, beef, brown rice, fish, milk, eggs, cheese, nuts, bananas, peas, pumpkin, potato, corn and spinach. Source: http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/ www.1882.com.au/blog
- 13. #Enjoy Simple Things Dolce far niente means "sweet doing nothing". Sheer indulgent relaxation and blissful laziness, being deliciously idle. Of course we recommend you enjoy in moderation. We don't have too much science to back this, but over the years in Italy, we've observed that taking pleasure in the small things in life make it easier for people to relax and in turn be happier.
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