It is in recognition of the importance of happiness in life that there is now a branch of psychology dedicated to it . If you look back in the history of psychology, you will see that at the same time , psychologists were only treating mental illnesses. Then came a phase where he found this negative emotions. However, in the last 5-10 years there is more awareness of what makes people happy. This is due to a movement increasingly called positive psychology . This attention of science on people's strengths rather than their faults focuses . Studies the secrets that contribute to happiness, instead of distress and pain .
Positive psychologists have discovered that a large percentage of factors contributing to happiness is genetic and accidental . For example , you have little control over what kind of family you were born and what your financial conditions are at the beginning of his life. However, each individual has control over 40 % of the factors that contribute to happiness. These factors include your personal attitude to life, your ability to see the good side of things and your personal philosophy of life , among others. If you can control these and align them on the path to happiness , you can easily take giant leaps towards happiness .
Some of the most powerful secrets of happiness are :
Count your blessings : Do you remember the first time you drove a car? Do you remember the excitement and sense of pride ? Now that you're driving your car regularly , does not feel the same happiness. Why ? You have stopped counting your blessings ! At one point , when the experience was new, you felt humbled by it. You were grateful. But now that the experience is jaded , no longer feel the same vibrant happiness. Stop taking your life , relationships, home and facilities for granted. For once, stop and say : "Wow my life is just great I have everything I need I'm the happiest person." . !
Invest time in close relationships : Study after study has found that people in steady relationships live longer , are happier and feel more confident . Support and maintain close relationships.
Do charity work : Helping others is important to human nature though most of us would like to believe otherwise. When you see people in need and do something to ease your pain , you will find your heart brimming with happiness.
Choose to be happy : These days , our tolerance level is very low. Even the smallest things irritate and distress us. Changing this trend. Choose to be happy. When you feel the irritation mounting , think about the good things in your life.
Smile: This may seem silly, but merely raise the corners of the mouth will put you in a happier frame of mind . You can not smile and be happy.