6 Ways To Feel Happy Instantly

6 Ways To Feel Happy

+7 more ways based on science for long term happiness

we all want to feel good, feel joy and feel happy in our lives even if that isn’t possible completly

we still want to feel it more often than feeling sad, depressed,awful,apathatic most of the time

happiness never been my goal but i still want to feel happy more often in my life and days, and i asume you are too!

there are things that you can do to feel happy when you’re having a gloomy ,sad or depressing day or just to change your blah state or to balance your days

These things differ from someone to another, but there are some that are universal.

i want to share ideas with you to some things that help me feel happy, good, and joyful, and some universal things based on research

What you’ll learn:

• a little about the science of happiness
• 6 ways that make me feel happy instantly
• 7 ways research has found that increase happiness in the long run

The science of happiness 

This is what it boils down to from everything I’ve read

Happiness is divided into two things according to psychology

1-long term: is the overall life satisfaction (Positive emotions broaden attention and behavior, helping people build skills, social bonds, and resilience that later boost life satisfaction

2-short term: the momentarily positive feelings of joy,happiness, hope,…

Other names for them are

• Hedonic happiness: pleasure, enjoyment, and feeling good now.
• Eudaimonic happiness: meaning, purpose, and “living in line with your values.”

The components of happiness are Enjoyment, Satisfaction, and Meaning.To get happier, people need all three, and not just in small doses.They need them in both balance and abundance, just like most people need all three food macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fat).

Dr. Arthur Brooks

identifying and doing the things that make you happy momentarily and in the long run will increase your happiness

Happiness is the feeling associated with the thing, not the thing itself

knowing what makes you happy on both accounts and practicing and living them will help bring happines to your life

There are some known things that improve and increase happiness, which are:

1-Social relationships (Strong social ties and engaging in kindness or helping others)

2-Mindset (Traits like optimism, gratitude, mindfulness,..)

3-Positive emotion-inducing things (things that make you feel autonomy, competence, and relatedness; when these needs are met, you’ll experience more intrinsic motivation and well‑being.

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There are Different systems in the brain, as well as neurotransmitters and hormones involved in the feeling of happiness

here is a brief look into the hormones invloved and what to do to increse their levels

1-dopmaine: the pleasure and reward hormone

things that increase it: hobbies, acomplisments, goals and direction,wins, anticipation to something you want,rythmic activties like running,less sugar and fat intake,..

2-oxytocin: the love hormone, enhancing feeling of trust and warmth which increase life satisfaction 

things that increase it: connecting with others, physical touch,social bounding, relaxation, kindness acts,some food..

3-serotonin: mood boosting and stability

things that increase it: sunlight, different exercises, reducing stress , sleep, some food..

knowing the things that make them work, then doing them is how you feel happy

Staying away from things that reduce them will aid in your feeling happy

6 things that make me feel happy

1-gratitude(short but present)

It makes me feel content, calm,peacful and happy. It brings a sense of  peace and happiness to me. I try to do it regularly and when i feel

I do it to appreciate what i have , all the blessings and gifts from Allah

There are two ways i prcatice it:

1-writing things I’m grateful for

2-saying what i’m grateful for and focus on the feeling

Which is what i do more of these days

2-watching a comedy show, sitcom,kdrama

Laughing is the best cure for saddness ,appathy and any other sudden depressing feelings

That’s why i watch comedy because I like to laugh and feel good and happy

There are alot of things that upset us these days but we must make room for things that uplift us even if it’s a show you put on at the end of the day

I daily watch something like that and whenever i want to feel good and joyful

What you consume matters so choose what you give attention to

3-reading what I love

The best hoppy and activity to reclaim your mind and sort out your feelings

Being around books and reading them makes me feel happy,excited and optimistic

I do it daily, but not perfectly. i read fiction and non-fiction( i read more fiction than non-fiction but hopefully, will balance or read more nonfiction soon)

I read because i love it and enjoy it. Whenever i need to recharge or change my mood, it helps

4-some quality time with someone I care about

Social connection is fundamental for our happiness and wellbeing

Having meaningful connection with someon you care about or comfortable with is a huge mood and emotional elevator.

I feel happy,trusting,accepted,peacful, and content when I have a talk with either of my brothers

I do it when i feel down and regularly to build a good relationship with them

5-workout

It’s knowns fact that working out uplifts your mood and change your feeling

I feel enegized,awake,good,excited after a good workout, walking, or any movement that I exert myself in really.

Workout is an essential activity for my health both physical and mental.

6-Perspective is a key component in turning your state and how you feel 

How you see things, the lens in which you see what happens around you, to you, to others, to the world can make you happy or sad

If you think things are going bad and you can’t find a way out, this will make you feel sad, hopeless and stressed

 If you think things are going bad and you can figure out a way out, or that things will always work out at the end, you will feel good, able, hopeful

It’s not about denial of reality, but finding a ray of hope in the dark and clinging to it

Your perspective doesn’t have to be positive but helpful to you to feel better and keep on going

It’s a way of life to train your brain to see things in a hopeful and helpful way that move you forward and help you keep going

It’s not easy but think of it as workinout you get better at it the more you do more reps

I try to do it when bad things happen, when i don’t get what i want,…

I do it because i don’t want to get stuck in life, stuck in negativity, and  to feel good and ok about life, myself, and others 

Sometimes it helps me feel good, ok, or happy. It doesn’t matter as long as i don’t let negativity, darkness keep me there 

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There is this interesting study i came across while in my inbox that shows how happiness is linked to health later in life 

7 lifestyle Habits Linked to Greater Happiness and prediected healthy aging

The Harvard Study of Adult Development, which summarizes a cluster of habits associated with being both happy and healthy later in life, which are:

1. Regular but not extreme exercise
2. Avoiding smoking
3. Moderate substance use
4. Healthy/normal body weight
5. Continued learning/education
6. Mature coping mechanisms
7. Strong love bonds through close friendship or long marriage

Conclusion

In summary, there are universal things that bring happiness, and there are things that bring you happiness, unique to you and only you

Keep a list of things you know will bring you happiness so when you are sad, do them then

and experiment with new things to find what makes you happy or more things that bring you happiness

Regularly, if not daily, do one thing that brings you happiness to balance your life and not let negativity rule you

Whatever you choose to do, as long as it makes you feel happy, that’s the goal

Share in the comments what things bring you happiness?

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You’ve read 6 ways to feel happy in your life

Wishing you great happiness

wafaa