We all want to be happy. But even more happy
is it possible to be These five tips will tell you how
It can show that you will get more pleasure and satisfaction.
Keys to happiness (this blog post is for everyone - BULENT)

Like most people, you really need to be happy
Have a mental list of things you think are happening
are you The many
exist external: success, wealth, fame, power, beautiful appearance,
romantic love. But are they really the keys to happiness?
Research, at least long-term happiness is involved
when he says no. A prestigious prize, a big raise,
exciting new relationship, a fancy new car, lose weight,
These may feel great at first, but the excitement is very
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It will not take long. People, help us to survive and thrive.
quickly adapts to new conditions that help.
But also positive at the beginning that makes us happier
things will soon become our new normal and old
happiness means that we will return to our base.
However, researchers in the field of positive psychology,
your happiness and general satisfaction with life
they discovered that you can really increase - and it's a lottery
to win the ticket or any other significant change of terms
does not require. What it takes is an inner perspective and attitude
is the change. And that's really good news because it's
something anyone can do.
Myths and facts about happiness
There are many legends about what will make you happy.
So, strategies that work to increase happiness
Before going on your tour, of things that don't work
let's give up
Myth: Money will make you happy.
Fact: Worrying about money
is stressful. To be happy, basic
You need more than enough to meet your needs:
things like food, shelter, and clothing. But be comfortable
when you have enough money for more money
a lot of difference in how happy you are to win
it will not. For example, on lottery winners
research, after a relatively short time,
that they weren't happier than they were before they won
shows.
Myths and facts about happiness
Myth: You need a relationship to be happy.
Fact: Being in a healthy, supportive love relationship
It contributes to happiness, but if you are single happy and
It is not true that you cannot be satisfied. Really,
Singles with meaningful friendships and pursuits, misfit
happier than people in romantic relationships. A good
marriage or even a romantic relationship
It is also important to note that it does not lead to an increase in happiness.
Expecting your partner to be happy forever
it can actually hurt the relationship in the long run. Own
from your happiness to you, not your partner or family members
you are responsible.
Myth: Happiness decreases with age.
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, people age more and more.
tends to be happy. Studies show that the elderly
more positive than younger and middle-aged adults
emotions and less (and less intense) negative emotions
confirms their experience. In general, the elderly
adults are also more satisfied with their lives,
less sensitive and more emotionally
is stable. Even with age-related losses, many people
is the happiest time of life.
Myth: Some people are happier than others and
there is nothing you can do to change it.
Fact: Genetics play a role in happiness. Available
studies suggest that people have a certain "set point" of happiness.
shows that they were born with. But this is happiness
it only makes up about half of our level. Other%
10 is due to living conditions. It,
40% determined by your actions and choices
leaves. That's too much control!
Tip 1: make your brain more positive
train it to be
Our brains are noticing and remembering things that are wrong
is set. This is how many of our cave-dwelling ancestors
to keep you safe in a world of physical threat
It is a survival mechanism that helps. But
In today's relatively safe world,
This biological predisposition to focus
It contributes to unhappiness.
Even though we cannot change our nature, our brains are more positive.
We can train it to be. This is a smiley face no matter what
wearing and a happy melody does not mean whistling.
You don't have to ignore the truth or everything
He has to pretend to be great even when he's not great
you are not. But dwelling on the negative
feeding unhappiness (and great in depression and anxiety
playing a role) to recognize, appreciate and appreciate the goodness.
Choosing to predict is also a powerful happiness enhancer.
Express gratitude
Teaching yourself to be more grateful, general
It can make a big difference to your happiness. Research,
your gratitude to experience more positive emotions,
to reduce depression, better about yourself
feeling, developing relationships, and immunity
shows that it helps you strengthen your system.
A recent study showed that your gratitude
Become smarter about how to spend your money
revealed that he brought it.
To raise and develop an attitude of gratitude
There are a few simple exercises you can practice.
Give sincere thanks to others. Someone above and beyond
when you are gone or doing something to make your day easier,
Express your thanks and gratitude quickly. Just the person
Not only does it feel good, but also a happiness to you
It also provides an increase. Expressing gratitude to someone else
Seeing how it can make a positive difference on your day is an instant
prize. That we are all connected and what you do
Make sure you understand that it's important. Keep a gratitude diary. It might sound cheesy, but
Writing down the good things that happened to you during the day really works.
it works. Studies suggest that keeping a gratitude diary is instantly
happier, more connected and truly grateful
It shows that it is a powerful technique that makes you feel.
Be grateful to get up. Things to be grateful for
Make it a habit to think about it regularly.
All the good people in your life, both now and in the past,
bring experiences and things to mind. From the people who love you
to the roof above your head and to the dinner on your table
focus on both great and small blessings. Soon it
You will see that it is quite a long list.
Write a thank you letter. Make your life better
never properly thank you for doing something that brings
Think of someone you didn't. What the person is doing, how
Expressing that it affected and what it still means to you
Write a thoughtful thank you letter.
Find the positive in a negative event from your past. Most
Even painful conditions can teach us positive lessons. From your past
what you learned about a negative event or how stronger,
Consider that you are smarter or more compassionate
re-evaluate by keeping. The bad you have experienced
happy and grateful when you find meaning even in things
you will be.
Tip 2: nurture your relationships and
enjoy it
Relationships are one of the biggest sources of happiness in our lives.
is one. Studies looking at happy people confirm this.
The happier the person, the more supportive family and
a circle of friends, a satisfactory marriage, and a thriving
the more likely it is to have a social life, so nurturing your relationships is the best you can do.
emotional investment. Your ties with others
If you make effort to develop and install, soon
the more positive emotions you will receive. And more
the happier, the more people and better quality relationships
to attract even more positivity and fun
you will open. It is the gift of happiness that continues to give.

Make a conscious effort to stay connected. Dense
neglecting our relationships by falling into our responsibilities in our society.
it is easy to do. However, losing contact with friends
It is one of the common end of life regrets. This to you
don't let it happen Making your life brighter
Make an effort to stay connected with people. Each other
Take the time to call, write or meet face to face.
You will be happier for him.
Invest in quality time with the people you care about.
All that matters is time spent with friends and family
is not; how you spent Mindlessly together in front of the TV
eating will not bring you closer. In happy relationships
people talk a lot. What's going on in their life
and share how they feel. Follow their example
and to talk and enjoy each other's company
spend some time.
Offer sincere compliments. About the other person
Think about what you like and appreciate and then
Tell them. It's just by making the other person happier
encourage him to become a better friend or partner
does. As a practice of gratitude, more value to the relationship
and make you feel happier.
Look for happy people. Studies show that happiness is contagious
shows that. Literally good mood
you can catch (also bad mood
you can catch it, but luckily, sadness is less contagious than happiness). Therefore, looking for happy people and
Make an effort to spend time with them. Even if you realize
before you arrive, you will also feel the happiness.
Enjoy the fortune of others. Healthy, satisfying
One of the things that really sets relationships apart from others is,
how partners react to each other's good fortune and success
is what they give. Your friend or family member is a good thing
do you show genuine enthusiasm and interest when you live?
Or are you ignoring success or criticizing
Do you despise too, are you jealous or threatened?
you feel or quickly say "that's great" and then
Do you continue? If you want closer relationships,
watch out when the person is excited. Ask questions, experience
Relive with the other person and express your excitement for him
please. Remember, happiness is contagious, so the experience
As you share, their joy will be yours.
Tip # 3: live in the moment and your life
enjoy your tastes
Think of a time when you were depressed or anxious.
Probably, either on something negative from the past
you stop or for something in the future
you were worried On the contrary, when you focus on the present moment,
feeling centered, happy and at peace
your likelihood is much higher. Also, unappreciated or
rather than letting them pass without being observed,
You are much more likely to notice things. Then,
to live more in the moment and the beautiful life that life has to offer
How will you start enjoying things?
Meditate
Mindfulness meditation involves living and enjoying the moment.
It is a powerful technique for learning subtraction. And its benefits
you need to be religious or even spiritual to benefit
no. No pan flutes, chants or yoga pants needed.
Simply put, meditation is for your brain
is exercise. When practiced regularly, meditation
It appears to reduce activity in areas of the brain associated with negative thoughts, anxiety, and depression. Same
in areas related to joy, satisfaction and peace in time
increases efficiency. It also helps the brain manage emotions and
strengthens the areas responsible for controlling attention.
Moreover, be careful
engage you here and now
makes the good things more aware and appreciated
provides.
Here can help you get started
A few mindfulness exercises:
Body scan
Body scan keeps your attention
focusing on various parts of your body
improves awareness. Like gradual muscle relaxation,
you start with your feet and work your way up.
However, stretching and relaxing your muscles
instead, labeling feelings "good" or "bad"
how each part of your body feels
you just need to focus.
Gait Meditation - Sitting or Meditation
you don't need to. In walking meditation
awareness, focusing on the physicality of each step
- the sensation of your feet touching the ground, movement
the rhythm of your breath and the wind against your face
Mindful eating - Eating under stress
if you lie down
or if you swallow your food in a hurry
try . Sit at the table and all
focus your attention on food (TV, newspaper, or
do not eat while running). Enjoying every bite
and eat slowly, taking the time to concentrate.
Realize the little tastes and enjoy
If you adopt a mindfulness meditation practice,
to automatically become more aware of the joys of life and
you will start enjoying it. But your awareness and
There are other things you can do to increase your enjoyment.
Embrace pleasant daily rituals. With pleasant rituals
add pleasant moments to your day. These are a cup in the morning
Spending time drinking coffee, in the sun at lunch time
with your dog for a short walk or on the way home
It can be very simple things like playing around. That you enjoy
and it doesn't matter what you do as long as you appreciate it.
Minimize multitasking. Enjoy your full attention
requires that when you try to do more than one thing
it is impossible. For example, distractedly on the Internet
If you are having a delicious meal while strolling,
you will not get as much pleasure as you can. Your pleasure
one thing at a time to really maximize
focus.
Stop sniffing the roses. It may be an old cliché but it's a good one
advice. If you stop everything you're doing for a moment, good
you appreciate things more. Just a few seconds
Even if you can separate it, it will increase your taste. And the moment is with others
If you can share, that's even better. Shared pleasure is powerful. Relive happy memories. Your taste is in the present
you don't have to limit it to things. From your past
remembering and commemorating happy memories and experiences, right now
it leads to more positive emotions.
Tip 4: helping others
to live with meaning
focus on
Something really satisfying in helping others
and your actions make a difference for the better in the world.
you feel it creates. Therefore, for those who need
helping and giving back to others and their communities
people tend to be happier. In addition, more
having high self-esteem and general psychological well-being
they tend.
Here are some ways to live a more altruistic and meaningful life:
Volunteer. Your happiness, your willingness
just
is one. You believe in and contribute in a meaningful way
volunteering for an organization that allows you to be found
you will make the most of the experience.
Do good. In your daily life more gentle, compassionate and
Look for ways to be forgiving. This is a stranger
brighten your day with a smile or to a friend
Something as little as getting out of your way to do good
it could be
Play with your strengths. The happiest people are unique
they know what their strengths are, and they know their lives, these powers
around activities that allow them to use it for great good
they set up. Kindness, curiosity, honesty, creativity, learning
including love, persistence, loyalty, optimism, and humor
There are many different types of power.
Go for streaming. Research shows that an activity
Flow, which is a state of immersion and engagement, is happily
is associated. Flow is inherently rewarding and challenging
but still actively busy with something achievable
happens when you are. That totally captivates you and all
Anything that catches your attention can be a streaming activity.
Tip 5: Look better at your health
When you suffer from illness or poor health
you may even be happy, but this is in your control of your health
mean you have to ignore the aspects that are happening
does not come. Exercise and sleep when it comes to happiness
is especially important.
Make exercise a regular habit
Exercise is not only good for the body. Also the soul
It also has a strong effect on health
Regular exercise
people who do it are happier everywhere. Also less
They are stressed, angry, anxious and depressed.

What kind of exercise you do as long as you do it regularly
It's really does not matter. For best results, at least a week
Aim for an hour of exercise for five days. You like
If you find something that goes, you're more likely to stick with it.
So go to the gym or running shoes
Do not think that you are limited to tying. To your lifestyle
and find something that fits your preferences. Take a dance lesson,
playing basketball, walking in nature, a community sports

mental health and wellness tips

playing tennis, running with your dog,
swimming in the pool, hiking, cycling or
You can do yoga in the park. Activities you enjoy
If you have trouble thinking, remember your childhood.
What sports or games did you like to play?
Get the sleep you need
Getting quality sleep
happiness every night directly during the day,
affects vitality and emotional stability. When you are sleep deprived
you will be much more susceptible to stress. Being productive, creative
it is more difficult to think and make wise decisions. How much
do you need sleep According to sleep scientists, the average
a person needs at least 7.5 to 9 hours each night