7 habits of happy people that we can implement now
There is no better time than now to be thinking about integrating new habits to ensure your own happiness. What science continues to affirm is that you can do a lot to increase your happiness baseline. Here are seven habits that increase happiness -- all solidly grounded in research.
According to research those practices are good for your health and make you happy !
Choose kindness
Chose one random act of kindness every day. A compliment, a small gift, a phone call, a smile. No act of kindness is too small. Research proves that acting kindly will make YOU even happier than the person who is on the receiving end of the kindness!
Exercise
Get your blood flowing daily. A brisk walk outside or a HIIT at home, exercise releases “happiness hormones” that are beneficial for your overall wellbeing. There is almost nothing more important for physical and mental health than exercising.
Sleep
Being sleep deprived is not only bad for your health and your performance, it is also known to favor depression and anxiety. Get you 8 hours every night or take a power nap in the afternoon. If you have trouble sleeping at the moment because you worry too much, try a guided meditation before going to bed to help you calm down. And put away your phone two hours before bedtime!
Gratitude
Several studies indicate that a sense of gratitude can increase happiness levels by up to 25 percent, and help reduce anxiety and depression. The evidence also shows that grateful people are more resilient and sleep better. Try to write a gratitude list before going to bed or simply they thank you to someone you appreciate.
Meditation
Meditation is known to be a powerful tool to fight stress, anxiety and depression. Even just a few minutes every day can have a lasting impact on our brain. You get more focus, manage your emotions better and calm feelings of restlessness. All you have to do is set a timer for 5 – 10 minutes, sit down with your spine erect and focus on your breathing. Every time you mind will wander, and it will, gently guide it back to the sensations of your breath.
Savoring
Savoring is the act of fully enjoying a positive experience. It can be a delicious meal, a joyful experience or pleasant bodily sensations, like the sun on your skin. To practice savoring you should engage with your positive emotions leading up to the event, looking forward to it, then fully engage all your senses to enjoy it without interruptions from technology, and you get even more benefits from it when you share the experience with someone else. Research has even shown that meals taste better when you eat together with someone!
Social connections
Humans thrive on social interactions and loneliness is known to be a killer. Reach out to someone, talk on the phone, say hello to the people you meet in the streets. Every interaction is beneficial. But be beware of social media! Research shows that the use of social media increases loneliness and feelings of unhappiness.
