What idea do you make of happiness? What do you think makes you happy? It is possible that many of you have thought about money. Yet studies say that the influence of money on people's happiness is ultimately quite low. Discover in this article tips of positive psychology, so that you are more optimistic and happier.
What is positive psychology?
Positive Psychology is a new branch of Psychology that studies positive emotions and their salutary aspects regarding happiness, well-being and quality of life.
Happiness, optimism, humor, pride, hope, etc... are examples of positive emotions.
why do we tend to remember negative things?
Well, it is true that often in our everyday life positive things are forgotten, or go unnoticed in our mind and that we remember more negative things: "there were traffic jams on the road" "water the shower was frozen this morning" "I got bigger, I'm a pudding" "I quarreled with my colleague" etc... By cons, we often forget the" little pleasures" of our daily life: a good meal, a nice conversation, a good hot shower.
This tendency that the majority of us have to pay more attention and better remember the negative things that positive things are called "selective filtering".
Some experts consider that selective filtering is a coping mechanism, in the sense that the negative situations we are experiencing require a response in order to avoid reliving its same situations. On the contrary, positive situations do not endanger our survival and therefore do not require an answer from us, which is why they pass "unnoticed" by our attention and memory.
Tips for Positive Psychology: Exercises and Techniques to Increase Positive Emotions
- Tip of positive psychology: little pleasures
The exercise consists of recording in a "pleasure diary" all the moments and situations in which you enjoy, feel good or what you do.
For example, some of you benefit when they read a good book, choosing a quiet corner and enjoying their reading that generates their well-being. Ask yourself what you feel in various activities, and write it down.
Others will have fun eating chocolate. In this case, the idea is that you dedicate time and space to fully enjoy this little pleasure, which can recharge your batteries and make you feel better. If in addition you focus on the sensations that causes eating this chocolate, its sweetness, taste and texture ... it will increase the effect of well-being it will provide you.
- Tip of positive psychology: social support An exercise that promotes positive emotions is the search for social supports. Through the relationships we have with other people we manage to get our head out of the water, to sort out the emotional chaos we can have in our heads, to listen to a different point of view and to promote positive emotions such as gratitude, forgiveness, sincerity, affection, etc.
Tip of positive psychology: exercise Experts argue that moderate physical activity is related to having a healthier body, increasing life expectancy, number of positive emotions, self-esteem, and the number of social and emotional relationships. and finally to improve the quality of sleep. For all of this, it is recommended to have regular physical activity to improve our quality of life.
Tip of Positive Psychology: Sex Increasing sexual activity is more effective than pharmacological treatments for fighting depression and encouraging positive emotions. Sex releases endorphin, creating a state of euphoria that results in a powerful sense of well-being.
Tip of Positive Psychology: Intensify Level of Activity Experts say moderate levels of enjoyable activity have effects comparable to antidepressants. Schedule enjoyable activities in your daily life.
Tip of positive psychology: recognition Practicing recognition is one of the things that provide the most well-being. Sometimes we do not realize, but we always have something to be thankful for. Here are three exercises that are very useful for cultivating your recognition habits:
- Keep a gratitude journal and every night, before going to sleep, write down at least three things for which you feel grateful.
- Write a thank you card to a special person. Write how you feel thanks to the "gifts" she gave you. Look for this person, and if possible read him personally the card. Let yourself be overwhelmed by the feelings and emotions of recognition.
- Thank you every moment. Establish the mental habit of always being grateful and at all times. Actively seek the intentions and actions of other people who are looking to help and / or make you feel good, and thank them.
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Thank you for your great article. So much true and important words in it.
I liked your explanation not only how to become positive but also why we're more often negative.
I also liked the clear structure of the post.
Hope many people will read it and will implement it to their lifes.
you're welcome @kryptomist thanks for commenting, I hope that they understand that happiness changes everything.