How happy that. How to be happy
Research groups of scientists from Harvard and the University of California believe that happiness is a virus that lives according to all the laws of an infectious disease. According to them, if a person is surrounded by friendly and smiling people, then this attitude is transmitted to him. In particular, a person's chance of being happy increases by 25% if his best friend is happy.
“The more often we communicate with people who are satisfied with life, the higher our chances are, if not for happiness, then at least for a positive mood,” says Olga Karabanova, Doctor of Psychology, Deputy Dean for Research at the Faculty of Psychology at Moscow State University.
But physiologists believe that happiness depends on hormones - endorphin, serotonin and dopamine. Serotonin eliminates depression, improves mental abilities, is beneficial for internal organs, and improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. But serotonin works closely with dopamine, the pleasure hormone, and GABA, which is responsible for the relaxation process.
The lack of even one of these substances affects the mood, depriving a person of a feeling of happiness. To prevent this from happening, you can make small adjustments to your diet by increasing the doses of certain foods:
- Serotonin— found in eggs, low-fat cheeses, poultry, and avocados.
- Dopamine- Found in fruits and vegetables with vitamin C.
- GABA- found in eggs, dark green vegetables, seeds, nuts, potatoes and bananas.
But happiness is not only in tasty and healthy food, but also in a good mood, a positive outlook, the absence of stress, anxiety and worries, as well as psychological and physical health.
How to learn to be happy?
- Don't envy or compare yourself to others. It is very important to learn to be content with what you already have, appreciate it and enjoy it, without ceasing to strive for more. Other people's victories and blessings in life should not cause anger and irritation, but motivate and inspire. The desire to not lag behind others in anything is one of the main enemies of happiness.
- Don't stop there and constantly set new goals for yourself, let them be both global, for example, building a house or visiting an exotic country, and everyday, for example, submitting a report or starting to go to fitness. Remember that becoming a doctor, raising a child, or making soup are all goals.
- Don't regret anything. If something has already happened, it cannot be changed. Thinking about what could be changed in the past is absolutely useless; it is better to concentrate on what can be done in the present and future.
- Make your own decisions and take responsibility for them. No one knows what is best for you except you. Of course, sometimes it’s worth listening to advice, but try on your life only for yourself.
- Learn to relax, because rest and pleasure are an important component of truly happy people. Don’t sacrifice rest for the sake of work or money - there will always be plenty of the former, and little of the latter. Try to organize regular vacations with a rich program, do not forget about daily rest, which includes not only sleep and leisure, but also banal “doing nothing.”
- Learn to forgive and forget grievances. After all, keeping negative emotions to yourself is the same as drinking poison, but thinking that it will poison someone else.
- Go in for sports, fitness, do gymnastics regularly, or at least just walk a lot. It has been proven that during physical activity the brain absorbs more oxygen, and the body produces “joy hormones” (dopamine, serotonin), which improve mood for at least 4 hours.
- Watch your health, after all, any disease means poor health and loss of strength, and it is much easier to prevent it than to waste energy, time and money on treatment.
- Eat right, try to learn to avoid unhealthy foods, such as fast food, but still enjoy the food. No diet has ever made a person happy, but a delicious dinner can quite improve your mood.
- Learn every day to love, respect and appreciate yourself, thereby balancing healthy egoism with correct self-criticism.
- Smile, even if there is no one to smile at. Physiologists call a smile a good mood button; joyful facial expressions relieve muscle tension and stimulate the parts of the brain responsible for a good mood.
- Surround yourself with positivity- positive books, films, beautiful things, such as flowers, photographs or dishes, listen to good cheerful music.
AiF.ru collected 8 statements by famous people about happiness. Try to guess
Happy
Happy adj., used Often
Morphology: happy And happy, happy And happy, happily And happily, happy And happy; happier;
adv.
happily, happily
1.
Happy they call someone who experiences great joy, happiness, because very good events have happened (are happening) in his life. Be childishly happy. | He looks happy. | He is happy that everything ended well. | Money has never made anyone happy.
2. Be happy!- this is a wish for happiness.
3. Happy they call what is characteristic of a person who experiences joy.
Happy laughter, sigh, trembling. | Speak in a happy voice.
4. Happy They call something that brings someone joy, prosperity, good luck.
Happy marriage. | Happy outcome of events. | A lucky omen. | Lucky case.
5. Happy called an exceptionally prosperous period in life.
Happy childhood. | The happiest time of my life.
6. Bon Voyage!- this is a wish for a successful trip, travel.
7. If anyone born under a lucky star, then this means that this person is successful in all his endeavors.
8. Happy ticket brings its owner material gain.
9. If anyone lucky hand, then this means that the presence and participation of this person in any activity brings good luck.
10. Happy they call someone who is favored by luck.
Happy player. | Happy opponent. | Happy prize winner. | You're happy, pull the ticket.
11. Happy they call something that has a favorable outcome, result.
A happy coincidence. | Take advantage of every happy opportunity. | He survived by a lucky coincidence.
12. Expression Happy Stay! used as a farewell greeting to someone who is leaving or leaving.
lucky noun, m.
Explanatory dictionary of the Russian language by Dmitriev. D. V. Dmitriev. 2003.
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Prosperous, favorable, gracious, blissful, fortunate, successful. Blessed is he who believes: there is warmth in the world. Mushroom. He was happy in everything, and in his family life he was so favored by fate that there was no other such happy person in the world... Synonym dictionary
- (happy obsolete) (happy), happy, happy; happy and happy, happy, happy. 1. One who is favored by happiness, good fortune, full of happiness. “Happy young man, you have captivated me with everything.” Pushkin. “Hello, happy... ... Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary
- “Happy” destroyer. Schastlivy, Pyotr Vasilievich (born 1979) Russian hockey player, left winger. Happy (KA) Happy Russian television series from 2005. See also Happy... Wikipedia
happy- (and obsolete happy), briefly. f. happy, happy, happy, happy and obsolete happy, happy, happy, happy. Pronounced [happy]. The obsolete version of happy was often found in poetry of the 19th century. For example, in I.... ... Dictionary of difficulties of pronunciation and stress in modern Russian language
HAPPY, oh, oh; happy and happy. 1. Full of happiness, such that rum is favored by luck and success; expressing happiness. Happy life. Happy childhood. If you want to be happy, be happy (joking). Happy as a child. Happy face... ... Ozhegov's Explanatory Dictionary
Happy- Happy ♦ Heureux We usually call happy a person who is lucky (hence “happy chance”). The nature of happiness is such that luck alone is not enough to achieve it, but without it it is impossible. Are you happy? So, nothing from... ... Sponville's Philosophical Dictionary
happy- absolutely happy, infinitely happy, immensely happy, insanely happy, infinitely happy, infinitely happy, deeply happy, terribly happy, incredibly happy, incredibly happy, incredibly happy... ... Dictionary of Russian Idioms
happy- I see happy; Wow; m. II aya, oh; happy, ah, oh. see also happy, happy, happy, happily, happily 1) than, with inf., with appendix. additional One that is tested... Dictionary of many expressions
happy- how. Salavat rode on a horse, happy in the knowledge that it was he who stirred up the disobedience of the people... (Zlobin) ... Control Dictionary
I m. The one who is accompanied by success, good luck. II adj. 1. Experienced happiness I 1. ott. Overflowing with happiness. 2. Prosperous, successful. Ott. Giving pleasure, bringing happiness, joy. 3. One that is accompanied by success and good luck. 4.… … Modern explanatory dictionary of the Russian language by Efremova
Have you ever had the feeling that you were missing something? Everything seems to be in order: family, career, friends, and loved one, but still something is wrong. Perhaps... you are missing yourself. In the daily rush and heap of things, people and habits, it seems that there is absolutely no time left to stop, take a breath and think.
1. Find happiness in the little things
In fact, life is wonderful. Stop. Look around. Happiness is never far from us, it is in simple things. Blue sky, sunlight, children's eyes. Happiness is even in breathing (remember how unpleasant it is to breathe when you have a runny nose). You can also feel happiness by performing simple actions.
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2. Wash the dishes. Seriously!
Washing dishes seems unpleasant until you start. Standing in front of the sink, rolling up your sleeves and immersing your hands in warm water, you understand: this has its own charm. Give each plate your time, completely. realizing and her, and water, and any movement of the hands. You know, by rushing to wash the dessert plate, you will make the time allotted for washing dishes unpleasant for yourself and not worth living. It's sad, because every minute and second of life is a miracle.
The same trick can be performed with any responsibility: vacuuming the apartment, ironing clothes and walking the dog will become much more enjoyable. And after doing something as ordinary as it may seem, you will feel even a little happier.
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3. Give your brain a rest
Sometimes it only takes a few minutes to feel like you’ve been reborn. Sit on a chair or on the floor. Close your eyes. Inhale and exhale several times. As you inhale, say to yourself: “As I inhale, I know that I am inhaling.” As you exhale, say: “As I exhale, I know that I am exhaling.” Try not to think about anything.
Stop the flow of consciousness. Try to feel every centimeter of your body. Smile. Take a few more deep breaths. Such respite meditations are simple and very effective. Try to live a happy life.
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4. Don't eat mindlessly
Try eating mindfully for at least one week. There is an Eastern proverb: “When you eat, think only about food.” So that's exactly what she's talking about. You will understand that food has become for you not only a way to get enough, but also a time of solitude and self-discovery. And to understand what the trick of this attitude towards yourself is, try “Chocolate Meditation” from the book
The best gratitude for me was when I answered my client’s question: “So why do you want to get married?” I heard her wise answer, which came to her during our work and which plunged me into a little shock.
“I’m really happy now, but I still want to get married! - Tatiana laughed. - I continue to want to get married, but not as much as I wanted before. Now this is a completely different desire, more conscious and filled with meaning.
Just yesterday I wanted to get married rather out of longing and pain in my soul. I wanted someone to take pity on me, caress me and just love me. Over time, I stopped feeling sorry for myself and realized that my life is my choice.
Perhaps for some these words will seem empty and set the teeth on edge, but for me they are very important now.
When my friend, meeting me after a long separation, screamed: “Oh, Tanya, how you have changed! Have you fallen in love or what?”, I realized that she was right. I really fell in love, but not with a man, but with myself, with the world, with life. She didn't believe me. She was even offended, saying that I had become secretive, mysterious and didn’t tell her anything.
And I have nothing more to say. I really just became happy. I really just became more attentive to the little things and to the gifts of God. Now I enjoy walking alone with a smile on my face and bright thoughts.
I'm happy when the bus arrives on time, and lately I rarely stand at the bus stop for long.
I glow like the summer sun when I see a green traffic light and say to myself: “Thank you, Lord. I'm always lucky. There is always a green light on my path."
I love setting the table for my beloved and having breakfast with a full table setting, even if alone for now.
I thank God for my mom who didn't buy the apples I like, but I still appreciate her for remembering that I like apples at all. And it helps me to be grateful and appreciate what I have.
I adore my sister, whom God gave me and who always knows how to surprise me. Even when we argue, I see her bright soul, and I like communicating with her even more.
I appreciate my kitten, who I can’t teach to go to the litter box, because he helps me become more tolerant and stronger. Because he teaches me to still show love, even when they did this to you.
I dote on my nephew, who is not only smart beyond his years. He is a very wise child. And often his phrases are like: “In our family they don’t take offense! Only the weak stomp behind! Don't return evil for evil! And thank you? You forgot to say thank you!” help me become wiser and more enlightened. He instills in me not only the ability not to be offended, but also to respect all men in his person.
I am immensely grateful to our neighbor, who continues to teach me about life and constantly inserts her catchphrases into our everyday conversation. But she also teaches me to hear myself and have my own opinion.
I respect and appreciate my boss, who is not always happy with my work, and sometimes can scold me. But he has many good qualities. And he also teaches me to be myself, to value myself, to praise myself when others do not. In general, he helps me get up from my knees when you are lowered onto them. And I become even stronger and continue to thank him for it. He's a great guy. He pays me well and I love my job.
And I also forgot to mention my beloved friend, who understands and supports all my endeavors. Who is not just interested, but also takes an active part in my life.
And now I'm just happy. Communicating, dating, making peace and arguing, I am still happy.
All this brings me joy. Life brings me joy.
And I have no idea how to explain this to other people.
How to talk about the importance of happiness and peace of mind. Self-love and joy of life. Much has been written, everything has been known for a long time and the phrases are all hackneyed, but people continue to envy, be angry and be unhappy.
I don't know how this came to me. But believe me, three months ago I was different.
And now love and joy have become much more valuable to me, rather than resentment and anger, criticism and neglect. Now I am a bright person. I am like a good fairy who gives joy, loves and thanks everyone.
What about getting married? Oh yes. Why do I want to get married now?
I understand that the man who will be next to me should not make me happy. He will help me move towards my dreams, towards my goals, towards God. We will be like two halves of one whole, helping each other move forward, and not getting in the way, as happens in modern families!”
This question worries and interests everyone. How many people set out to find the answer, how many advice and opinions! And for some reason, some people succeed, but others just can’t catch their Bird of Happiness. So what is the secret? How to become happy? What does it take to achieve happiness?
If you truly decide to be a happy person, then ask yourself these questions as often as possible. You must firmly believe that you CAN be happy, you MUST become happy. Happiness does not come like that, on its own. Happiness must be earned, it requires work. Happiness- this is when a person feels that his life has meaning, that he is doing something necessary for himself and for other people. Not for the sake of fame, not for the sake of rewards and some kind of honors, but for myself, so that life becomes even better and more interesting.
First, figure out for yourself what exactly happiness means to you? Each person here has his own concepts, criteria, and standards. All people do not have the same happiness. It is very different for each of us. It is very important to have happy people next to you. A positive emotional state is always transmitted to others, just like a negative one. It is very important what a person thinks about himself, what he considers himself to be. If he considers himself successful and happy, then so be it, but considers himself a hopeless loser - so be it! So decide for yourself who you want to be in this life.
In life, we all make mistakes and mistakes. There are no perfect people. But you must be able to forgive yourself, not dwell on mistakes and mistakes, but move on, overcoming difficulties. Never lower your self-esteem! Be self-sufficient, take care of yourself, don’t let yourself be dependent on anyone or anything!
There is one more condition to feel happy - to enjoy every moment of life. Very often we do not notice all the good things that happen around us, we believe that everything is as it should be. But when something doesn’t go as it should, we get sad, irritated, and grumbling. And life must be accepted as it is. And rejoice and thank her for everything: for the summer, for the winter, for the blue sky, for the singing of birds, for the sun, for the smile of a child, for the fact that today nothing hurts, that you can walk, breathe, see, love, learn. For all! Appreciate it all and enjoy! Unfortunately, everything in our life is short-lived. Enjoy life NOW! Use every minute of your life to benefit yourself and those around you! Find time for this and do not spare your spiritual strength and emotions!
Never predict bad things, happiness can be destroyed by fear. Speak out loud only about those events that you look forward to in life with joy! Don't attract failure and sadness to yourself. “I am a successful person, I will succeed and everything will be fine!” - that's what you should constantly tell yourself! Accordingly, behave like this, look like this, make decisions and act like a successful, self-confident person. Make yourself a plan for the future: everything you would like to have, achieve, become. Write everything down on a piece of paper and hang it in a visible place so you can see it at all times. And may everything in your life turn out as you wrote.
What else can help you become happier in this life?
Do good deeds more often, just like that, without expecting gratitude. Showing kindness will make you feel happier. Do good to people. Think more often about the people around you, be compassionate, make others happier. This is also happiness.
smile more. This attracts people to you, makes you more soulful and brighter.
Say “Yes” more often! different emotions, situations, events. After all, in life, you must admit, we say the word “No” too often.
Stop feeling sorry for yourself all the time. Stop being a victim and a helpless person. Self-pity destroys everything around you. This is a bad emotion. Happy people don't let their circumstances affect their mood.
Make more friends and acquaintances. Be sociable. Happy and successful people communicate with a wide range of people.
Dream and love. Love brings happiness. Share your love with others, open your heart. And dreams help us move forward. You simply cannot be happy without them! They give our life a special charm. Write down all your dreams and strive to realize them.
Learn to enjoy the small, everyday joys of life. There are many of them, you just have to take a close look around you.
Try to do something nice for yourself every day, which will help you improve your mood.
Discard and do not even allow the thought that you are unworthy of happiness. Otherwise, happiness will never come to you. We all deserve happiness, we just have to do everything imaginable and inconceivable to achieve it. And this is already work!
Learn to forgive people. Be kinder and more forgiving, more generous. Don't let anger, pain and the desire for revenge take over your soul.
Live for today. Let go of negative memories from the past and focus on the present. Then both the present and the future can become happy.
Don't blame anyone for your failures in life. You yourself are responsible for your life. The choice in any life situation is made only by you. You decide for yourself what to do. Therefore, be responsible for everything yourself, without shifting responsibility onto the shoulders of others.
Be sure to define a purpose in your life. What do you want from life and why, what are you striving for.
Apperciate things which you have, be able to see what you already have (after all, it might not have been) and learn to appreciate it and enjoy it.
Try to be more optimistic, no matter how bad the situation is, do not allow gloomy thoughts.
Create. Creative people take life's failures more easily, since creativity gives them strength and gives them a lot of positive emotions, inspiration and joy. Use your talents, discover them, develop them. Find a source of income that would help you develop your talents.
Don't get caught up in the little things. Often little things become the enemies of our happiness.
Try to criticize other people less, their actions and deeds. Perceive their behavior and actions as an inevitability that cannot be changed. Then you will be able to avoid many of the negative emotions that poison our lives.
Don't be jealous! This also greatly poisons life. Forget about envy forever. Remember that you will be fine!
Don't forget that happiness is a relative concept.. We can't be happy all the time. Then it is no longer happiness. Only a fool is constantly happy.
Try to make happiness the goal of your life and learn to be happy in any, even very difficult situation. Let this be your main exercise. Constantly thank life for giving us a thousand pleasant little things.
Happiness does not come on a schedule; it cannot be planned for a specific day and time. And waiting for the moment to finally become happy, we risk waiting our whole lives, and happiness will pass unnoticed and quietly by. You don't have to be happy someday, but NOW! And it is in your power to make this state habitual. Don't forget that happiness is a state of our soul.