Maybe you're overwhelmed by life, maybe you're chasing so-called "success" and ignoring your inner needs, or maybe you're feeling empty and bored with material abundance.
In fact, happiness is all around us, as long as we find it with our hearts, we can find our own happiness.
01Spend more time in the sun
Sunlight is a very good medicine.
In cold weather, we need more sunlight.
A study in the United States has shown that sunlight can help the body produce the happy hormone serotonin, which makes people feel happy.
In addition, sunlight is also rich in vitamin D, which helps with bone development.
Spending more than ten minutes in the sun every day can rejuvenate your whole body.
Especially in winter, we should not miss a single sunny day.
Whenever I lie in the sun, the whole world is warm and hopeful for me.
The feeling is simply addictive.
We all need to be constantly basking in the sun and allowing our bodies and minds to be nourished in the light.
02Exercise every day
In his best-selling book "Exercise Makes Us Smarter", British brain scientist John Ratey proposed that exercise can not only enhance physical fitness, but also improve learning ability and Xi and improve mood.
He pointed out that after exercise, a variety of neurochemicals are released in the brain, which can enhance memory, improve Xi efficiency, and generate positive emotions.
Even just doing half an hour of yoga at home every day, or jogging outdoors, can make your brain healthier and your whole person more energetic.
Exercise can eliminate the depression in life, which is the importance of exercise.
When you're stressed or in a bad mood, go for a few laps, do a few sets of sit-ups, and you'll feel refreshed.
03Enjoy the food
Food is a heart-warming truth.
Even if you're home alone, you can enjoy a delicious meal.
Try making a few specialty dishes by yourself, and the process of tasting them slowly will give you a sense of accomplishmentOr order takeout and enjoy the scenery outside the window while eating, and the whole person will feel very comfortable.
In fact, scientific studies have also shown that good food can help the brain secrete pleasurable chemicals like dopamine and serotonin.
Even a very simple home-cooked meal can bring a happy energy.
04 Do something inconsequential and slow down your mind
The fast-paced life makes us Xi the habitual pursuit of efficiency, even if it is a break time, we must enrich the planning, for fear of wasting even a second.
In fact, it is also very important to do something inconsequential once in a while, stop and slow down.
For example, you can spend an afternoon writing the story behind the old ** and recalling the pastOr go to the supermarket leisurely, look at it as you go, and don't rush to buy something.
Putting the brain into a state of slow speed also helps us relax in the midst of a busy life.
There is no need to rush anything, what should come will always come, and what should be obtained will always be obtained.
In this fast-paced era, it is also a joy to slow down and bring peace of mind back to it.
05 Accompany your cute pet
Many people have the Xi of having pets, because the company of pets can bring stability and happiness.
In 2009, the University of Pennsylvania hosted a study that showed that after only 5 minutes of playing with dogs, the human body secretes happiness hormones.
This chemistry is even stronger than many activities.
In fact, whether it's going out with your dog, playing with your cat, or taking care of fish tanks or flowers, these relaxing things can make you forget your tiredness and feel completely relaxed.
Spending some time with cute pets every day and getting a little luck is also a great joy in minimalist life.
06 Writing
* The writer Turgenev said: "A person can ** his own trauma by writing." ”
Indeed, writing is not only an art, but also contains a powerful psychological function.
Through writing, you can review the past, sort out your emotions, explore yourself, and also anticipate the future and plan your life.
Even if you're not planning to write a book or blog, spending 20 minutes a day documenting your life can be refreshing.
Watching the handwriting gradually cover the blank paper, your heart will also calm down.
No matter what you write on paper, the process of writing is your own alone time.
07 Everything is 15 minutes in advance
Many times, our irritability stems from cramped time.
Being able to do anything 15 minutes earlier can significantly reduce unnecessary anxiety.
For example, if you are scheduled to leave at 8 o'clock, you will be ready at 7:45 a.m.;If you have a meeting with a client at 10 a.m., enter the meeting room at 9:45 a.m.
Many worries in life are exacerbated by being in a hurry.
Give yourself plenty of cooling-off period 15 minutes in advance to avoid unnecessary anxiety.
As the saying goes, one step at a time, one step at a time.
This not only improves efficiency, but also makes people live a leisurely life.
Take 15 minutes in advance as a small Xi in life, do not hurry or hurry, the whole person will be unfazed and calm.
08Clean up the house
Seemingly bits and pieces of household chores can actually be a good way to regulate your emotions.
Spend half an hour tidying up the house, and the whole person will feel very happy.
Because this is a very ** process: cleaning, tidying, and locating, watching the room from messy to tidy, I am as motivated as if I had been beaten with chicken blood.
Cleanliness brings a sense of order and control, which can reduce a person's anxiety and thus gain psychological peace.
In fact, it's not just about tidying up your room, doing laundry, washing dishes, and doing any household chores to refresh yourself.
This is a very easy little blessing in life, and it is also the chicken soup for the soul that we need so much.
09 Don't be the perfect mother
As a mother, it's hard not to run around for your children.
But it's also impossible to be perfect all the time.
In fact, it doesn't matter if you are willful once in a while, you don't have to be a perfect mother, but you can make yourself feel good.
Children's growth needs maternal love, but a happy and satisfied mother can provide stable companionship.
If you are really tired, find a time to hand over the child to your father or other elders, and go out by yourself to relax and do what you like.
When you are relaxed, you will be revived and put into childcare.
Don't forget, we need our own time, too.
At the end of the day, what your child remembers is not how perfect and patient you are, but how real and happy you are when you are with him.
10. Imagine your future life
Many people think that imagination is nonsense, but it is actually an activity that the brain needs very much.
When you detach yourself from the present moment and imagine the scenario you dream of five or ten years from now, your brain will begin to push the boundaries and look forward to a broader picture.
You can imagine what your new life will be like when you start a family and achieve certain ambitions. These imaginations are like opening an outlet for the brain, allowing him to break through the constraints and soar freely in the vast world.
When real life is depressing, imagination becomes a very beautiful place for the soul.
It gives us hope, motivation and infinite possibilities.
Start today, spend a few minutes sitting in a chair, imagining your ideal life in five years, and then savor that feeling.
This is the inner vitality that we rely on for survival, and it is also a good medicine to face the complicated things of the world.
There is no hopelessness in this life, only unexpected turnarounds.
Imagination helps us discover the very bright possibilities in life.