EIGHT HAPPINESS HABITS

 

·      Eat together: A Chilean study from 2015 suggested that eating meals with other people was linked to happiness. Researchers at Oxford University found that the more people eat together, the happier they are.

·        Share the chores: A US study published in the ‘Journal of Family Issues’ indicates that both husbands and wives were unhappy if they felt they were doing an unfair amount of the housework. So, chip in.

·        See your friends: A study in the journal of Canada suggests that having real world friends is better than online ones. Israeli researchers also found that constantly comparing yourself to others on social media may damage your mental health.

·        Get a pet: A study from American researchers found that people who owned a pet tended to be more satisfied with their lives. Dog owners appeared to get a bigger boost than cat owners.

·        Choc on: Eating a bar of Chocolate really does give your mood a lift, according to a 2017 study published in the journal ‘Appetite’. But enjoying it mindfully by eating it slowly and also focusing on the taste and texture- maximized well being benefits.

·        Be kind: Goodwill really could be beneficial to your own mental well being, according to an American study which found doing selfless acts for others boosted happiness.

·        Get Active: Does retail therapy make you happy? According to a US study, spending money on leisure activities such as hobbies and experiences is more likely to pep you up than buying stuff.

·        Move more: A 2017 study suggests moving more frequently in the day, even if it isn’t vigorous exercise, increases your happiness.