3 Ways To Feel Happy Now
Brighten your day fast, with these easy ways that take under 60 seconds
In One Second
Smile. When you smile you’re likely to view other people around you in a positive way and read their facial expressions as happy, even if they’re neutral, shows a UK study. It just goes to show that if you smile, the world really does seem to smile with you.
In 10 Seconds
Make someone else smile. Doing a good deed with the intention of making someone smile can boost your own feelings of happiness, shows a US study. That’s because the moment they smile, you’ve achieved your goal and are rewarded for your act of kindness.
In One Minute
Re-read your journal. Rediscovering memories that you keep in a diary can bring joy and pleasure, a Harvard study shows. While writing down the day’s mundane events may seem trivial at the time, you’ll appreciate them more in the future.
Text: Good Health, Bauer Syndication / Additional Reporting: Zarelda Marie Goh
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