Happiness is not only an emotion, but also the result of habits developed over the years that affect our psychological and physiological state.
Psychologist Sambursky studied the habits of happy people and identified common features that help them feel better and achieve their goals. Here are some of them.
Gratitude. Happy people know how to appreciate what they have, without comparing themselves to others or complaining about their fate.
It is important to be able to focus on the positive aspects of life, to recognize and praise yourself for your achievements. Gratitude to yourself for persistence, tenacity and achievement improves your mood, increases self-esteem and reduces stress levels.
Optimism. Happy people look at life with optimism, they don't say "this is a problem", because they see in every difficulty an opportunity for growth and development.
A strong skill to look for solutions to problems instead of giving up and worrying emptyly. Optimism helps to cope with stress, strengthen the immune system, improve health and prolong life.
Self-improvement. Happy people do not stop at what they have achieved, but constantly strive for self-improvement. Lifelong learning, professional development and deepening of your interests help you to be confident and get more pleasure from work and life.
Sociality. People are social animals, and happy people do not limit themselves in communication, they are happy to maintain good relationships with others, participate in events and activities, share thoughts and feelings.
Sociality helps strengthen emotional connections, receive support, and reduces anxiety and feelings of loneliness.
Healthy lifestyle and work-life balance. Happy people take care of their health, exercise regularly, try to eat right, and get enough sleep.
Most importantly, they have realized that it is foolish to be proud of being busy, so they calmly allow themselves breaks and proper rest to recover. A healthy lifestyle helps maintain physical and mental well-being, produce endorphins, reduce the risk of disease and improve the quality of life.
Besides these general habits, there are others that can contribute to a person's happiness depending on his individual characteristics and needs.
Balance in sexual life. Sex is not only physical pleasure, but also emotional closeness that strengthens relationships and happiness. Happy people are not shy about sexuality, but find a balance between desires and possibilities, listen to their body and heart.
Sex is not a duty or a means to an end, but a source of joy and love. Balance in sexual life helps improve self-esteem, strengthen immunity, relieve stress and improve mood.
Enough time for yourself. Happy people do not forget about their interests and hobbies, which bring satisfaction and meaning to life.
They make time for themselves and do not feel guilty or selfish, but consider it necessary for emotional well-being. They do what they enjoy: video games, reading, music, drawing, sports, etc.
Taking enough time for yourself helps you relax, recharge, increase creativity and satisfaction.
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Expert: Stanislav Sambursky
