Increase joy and positive emotions
Do something every day that creates positive emotions – for yourself and others.
10 tips on how to increase positive emotions:
- Take care of someone or something (be it a plant, a pet, a friend in need of help, etc.).
- Set aside time for communication. Every day talk with your loved ones, friends (personal communication will make you happier than communication through social networks).
- Love yourself, be honest with yourself, but don’t be harsh. Cheer yourself up.
- Be physically active, go to workouts, go for walks, do exercises that you enjoy.
- Halve the time you spend in front of the TV or on the Internet.
- Every evening, reflect on the positive things that happened during the day. List 5 of your positive qualities.
- Reach out to a friend you haven’t seen in a while and ask to meet up.
- Be positive towards others, compliment them or praise them for their accomplishments.
- Learn something new or do something new that interests you.
- Laugh at least once a day!
Sources:
- peaasi.ee
- HeBA kliinik
