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As a final point, it's interesting to note that as we get older, particularly past middle age, we tend to grow happier naturally 22.

Researchers, including the authors, have found that older people shown pictures of faces or situations tend to focus on and remember the happier ones more and the negative ones less.

"Sea + sun = happiness: science" by the University of Sussex.

Multiple studies suggest that meditating -focusing intently and quietly on the present forset periods of time - can help lessen feelings of depression and anxiety.

Research in long term meditators - Buddhist monks, for example - shows that these peoples' brains have well-developed areas that could be linked to heightened awareness and emotional control.

While it's possible that people with such brains might be more likely to meditate in the first place, other studies do show that people who complete a meditation program tend to show brain changes linked with self-awareness, perspective, and memory.

A small 2012 study found that even when people simply read about someone else's awe-inspiring experience, they were more satisfied, less stressed, and more willing to volunteer their time to help others compared with people who were simply shown something that made them feel happy.

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One study found that a group of students sent into the trees for two nights had lower levels of cortisol - a hormone often used as a marker for stress - than those who spent the same two nights in a city.

In another study, researchers found a decrease in both heart rate and cortisol levels in people in the forest when compared to those in urban areas.

Experiencing positive emotions not only appear to have the power to neutralize negative ones but can also encourage people to be more proactive.

A study that examined the anxiety, depression and life satisfaction of over 50,000 adults in Norway offered an interesting link: People who participated in more cultural activities, like attending a play or joining a club, reported lower levels of anxiety and depression as well as a higher satisfaction with their overall quality of life.
If you're one of those people who like to make to-do lists on a regular basis, then listen closely: When you're setting your goals, it's better to be specific and set goals you know you can achieve.

Instead of setting a goal like "Save the environment," try to recycle more.

Ever heard someone say, 'If you're angry at someone, write them a letter and don't send it'? While that might seem like a waste of time, science reveals recording your feelings is great for clarifying your thoughts, solving problems more efficiently, relieving stress, and more.

People who have a positive attitude of optimists paired with the rational outlook realists tend to be more successful and happy, according to psychologist Sophia Chou.

Breathing in the smell of dirt may lift your spirits, according to a study which found that a bacteria commonly found in soil produces effects similar to antidepressant drugs.

Low levels of serotonin are what causes depression in people.

Getting outside in the sun was key to staving off misery - people who ate in parks had a more positive attitude about their jobs than those who chowed down at a restaurant or at home.

Working hard to improve a skill or ability, such as learning how to drive or solving a math problem, may increase stress in the short-term, but makes people feel happy and more content with their lives, in the long run, a 2009 study reported.

"People often give up their goals because they are stressful, but we found that there is a benefit at the end of the day from learning to do something well. And what's striking is that you don't have to reach your goal to see the benefits to your happiness and well-being," co-author Ryan Howell said in a statement.

When it comes to happiness, older people seem to know something that the rest of us do because a number of studies have found that older people tend to be some of the happiest people around.

Stress

Life can be very fulfilling and prosperous but it can also have its trials and tribulations that may result in emotional instability triggered by events. They include job loss, family and relationship difficulties, grief and loss, addiction, physical and mental disabilities, etc. Everyone has a right to lead a peaceful life.

"Stress, though grossly undesirable, unfortunately, is an eventuality we have to contend with every now and then. There are many things or events around us that are likely to trigger the issue. Knowing how to reduce stress is definitely a wise thing to do. We devote the entire length and breadth of this article to do just that." - Roger Keyserling

Stress And COVID-19

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3. Get your emotional support system in place:

• Maintain familiar routines in daily life as much as possible; take care of your basic needs and employ helpful coping strategies: rest during work or between shifts, eat healthy food and engage in physical activity.

• Stay connected with others and maintain your social networks:

Have the emails and phone numbers of close friends and family at your fingertips. Stay connected via email, social media, video conference and telephone.

Always check with The CDC or other official source for verification!

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Below are some of the hot tips that have been noted to reduce stress:

Maintain a Positive Attitude

“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he,” goes the old English saying. It is imperative that you maintain a positive attitude all the while. That is the only way you may suppress and even fade away the negative thoughts that eventually build up and cause stressful situations.

Accept your Circumstance

In many cases, people get stressed simply because they just have refused to accept their circumstances. You should never fall into this trap at all. Just accept that there are indeed things that are beyond your scope as a human being. That will save you lots of stress, going forward.

Teach you how to self-observe — without judging.

Many who suffer from anxiety are ashamed that they feel so controlled by their worries and fears. Meditation teaches you to recognize your own thought patterns and identify where they lead to anxiety — without berating yourself for feeling the “wrong” way.

1. Check-in mentally

2. Give up bad habits to create a way for the new

3. Set a goal And steps for each day

4. Fuel your body with movement and whole plant-based foods

5. Learn something new every day to exercise the brain

6. Nightly cleanup mentally and physically

7. Keep the situation in perspective

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Attempt some Relaxation Techniques

Some relaxation techniques have the impacts and ability to relieve stress or slow down the pains that come about. Examples of these techniques are those that border on meditation and tranquility. They give your body space and freedom to dissipate the buildup of pains.

Exercise Regularly

On the whole, your body can fight stress better when it is fit compared to when it is out of form. That is why it also pays for you to attempt some exercises on a regular basis. As you do so, you will also enhance the flow of blood to the whole body.

Exercising at least three days a week can have benefits far beyond weight control. Exercise has been shown to create new brain cells (helping you stay sharp in stressful situations) and produce a calming effect on the brain, allowing you to respond to stress without slipping into an anxious overdrive.

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You cannot expect to have a better life if you neglect your body. Your body is like a casing. It is not the real you but what is seen on the outside like you. You consist mainly of what is inside you. What is within you is what really identifies who you are.

Things like character, ideologies, belief systems, values and the like, are what define you.

And these are what make you valuable to others. Although people may like you for your body shape, they will only love you for who you are on the inside.

But your body is important too. It’s the house where your emotions, thoughts, etc live in. It is also what carries you from point A to point B.

And if you neglect it enough, it falls apart through deteriorated health and disease. At this point, not only will you suffer, but so will those close to you.

Eat Healthily

The kinds of foods you eat also have a bearing on the likelihood of the stress to be relieved or not. Organic foods and those are rich in vitamins and fluids are particularly awesome. You have to incorporate as many of them in your diet as can practically be the case.

Manage your Time

How you manage your time may also impact on the stress levels you might have. Effective time management has been noted to play a significant role in diminishing the stress levels considerably. Thus, you should also consider planning and adhering to your time faithfully.

Create and Operate within Strict Boundaries

As a long term measure, you should create and operate within strict boundaries. Particularly, say no to requests that are likely to generate excessive levels of stress in your life. Know what makes you happy and what is likely to make you sad. By doing this, you will reduce the possibility of the emergence of stress.

Set aside Time for Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and other forms of interest, just like exercising, have the ability to reduce the levels of stress by a considerable margin. It is for this reason that you want also to set aside some time for them. Find out the hobbies that are likely to elevate your moods and keep you stress-free.

Sleep and Relax Well

While sleep cannot really cure stress, it does contribute to the dissipation of the high-stress levels in the body. For this reason, you should always strive to get sufficient levels of sleep all the while. Do this especially at those times and in those circumstances when your levels of stress are high.

Cut down on Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol and drugs normally cause stress levels to spike. They have quite harmful ingredients that cause this issue to arise. To be on the safe side, you want to cut down on your intake of alcohol