The research shows that the surrounding world, the place and the conditions we live in, generally speaking - the circumstances of our lives - influence our level of happiness only in 10%. The most significant influence on our state of happiness have our genes, something we cannot do much about - 50%.
But the rest, 40%, is really up to us, because it depends on our actions, thoughts, this what we consciously say and do.
What is recommended to do to become happier? Building relationships with other people was put on the first place. Why? When we last for a long time in the same state, living in one place, doing the same work, even if at the beginning it was bringing us so much happiness, after a while we just get used to it and the level of excitement decreases... we simply get bored!
Whilst meeting new people, getting to know them, building relationships never makes us bored, because we cannot adapt to them. On the contrary - they would make us excited and happy.
I think it is really true, and someone who was lucky enough to have at least one true friend in their life or be close with their family, knows that I am right.
On the list with happiness-increasers there is also: meditation, reminiscing good memories, setting and being committed to goals, expressing gratitude, being simply kind to other people...
2 comments:
I hope that is an old railway line in your picture.Would hate to see the 3.47 from Runcorn come steaming down the line.
Happiness is cuddling up to your daughter on a Sunday afternoon on the couch whilst the rain drizzles down outside. ;-)
I wouldn't put here any picture that would give a feeling of insecurity or fear - in the end, the post is about happiness :)
If only I had a daughter, but not just yet :) But cuddling to my Mum was (and is) always one of these moments that make me feel I am happy...
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