My good friend, Lolo, recommended this wonderful documentary on Netflix called "Happy." It talks about what "Happiness" really means, and how it can be measured.
Based on their research, scientists determined that a person's general level of happiness is 50% genetics, 10% circumstance, and 40% intentional activity.
What does that mean?
Basically, it means that you have control of that 40%.
What can we change in order to boost our happiness level?
Well, that lies in each one of us. It's our intentional activities that support our happiness. For many people, it's exercise. For others, it's human interactions. It varies, but it's important for each of us to find that intentional activity that supports our well-being.
So what can we do? The first step is to think about moments that make us happy, and try to see if we can repeat that activity more often. It can be something as simple as going for a walk each morning, and turning right instead of left. It could be making an effort to meet friends for coffee. What stimulates your dopamine levels? Dopamine = happy.
Appreciate what you have, and look at things in a different perspective. Sometimes what you feel is horrible, can be turned around into a positive experience. We can learn from our past, our traumas and our mistakes.
Be compassionate. Stay connected with others.
And always,
find your happy place.
