There are a multitude of misconceptions about what makes people happy. Happiness is an ongoing process, a state rather than a trait. Here are some practices you can cultivate happiness and well-being.
Check out these 5 daily practices shared by Aanandita Vaghani, Founder and Mental Health Therapist, UnFix Your Feelings to cultivate happiness and mental well-being.
Research suggests that practicing mindfulness through meditation, or during smaller moments throughout the day can lead to an array of positive experiences- as it involves observing negative thoughts in a non-judgemental manner. This helps us slow down, deliberately focusing on viewing our thoughts with openness and kindness.
Whether it is a call to a close friend or a coffee with your family- humans are wired to connect. Relationships provide acceptance, support, and safety, and staying connected leads to feelings of belonging and happiness.
Goals give our lives meaning, and this meaning can lead to feelings of happiness. This might look like a ten-minute walk on the treadmill, or keeping a commitment you made to yourself no matter which realm of life this falls in.
The immediate route to happiness is doing something for someone else- as simple as opening the door for someone, or as big as helping someone with a life challenge they go through.
Exercise releases endorphins, and is the quickest way to make us feel happy. Regular exercise helps reduce feelings of anxiety and boosts self-esteem and happiness.
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