Happiness is now

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2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-12 17:37

The word "euphoria" is translated from Greek as "well tolerated." That is, initially euphoria is not something that happens occasionally, in exceptional cases, but the norm of life. The etymology of the word "happiness" is no less entertaining. It is possible that once "happiness" meant "what is now." (another version of the interpretation: "good fate"). If at the moment both of these words are not about you, it’s time to start correcting the situation. Since the appearance of the first sciences, many scientists have been engaged in the search for definitions and recipes for happiness. And here are their main achievements.

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Chief Research Psychologist happiness is considered to be the American Martin

Seligman. Quite recently, in the late 1990s, he created one of the most rapidly developing branches of psychology, which is called "positive". In his research, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, president of the Association of American Psychologists Seligman came to the conclusion that until now scientists have somehow tended to delve into people's problems. At the same time, digging in only deeper and discovering a new problem behind each solved one. Instead, you need to go in the opposite direction: explore the possibilities of being happy and develop spiritual strength, the talents of people, says Seligman.

Dmitry Dyuzhev, actor: “Happiness is an adequate perception of oneself in the surrounding reality. Happiness is love: love for parents, friends, woman, and work. Happiness is sincerity and understanding. Dear and beloved girls, girls, mothers and grandmothers, be happy! May there always be a place for love in your life!"

According to the psychologist, in order for a person to be happy, he first of all needs to give up the habit of thinking about how to solve numerous problems. And start thinking about how to use your best qualities. The psychologist cites the example of a waitress who comes to his reception with a bunch of complaints. During the conversation, it is revealed that she hates her job, which, in her opinion, consists of dragging heavy trays. The best qualities of this woman are philanthropy, the ability to communicate and find a common language with everyone. Once the waitress

changes her perception of work and begins to treat it as a way to make restaurant customers happier, her problem has been solved. She finds application for her talent.

Seligman believes that if a person devotes his life to developing his positive qualities, his shortcomings and problems will gradually go away on their own.

Dima Bilan, singer: “Happiness is the embodiment of desires in life. This is health and a friendly family, first of all. I would like to wish the readers of "Cleo" that all their desires and fantasies come true! Love yourself, love life, love other people and be happy!"

Another “positive” psychologist, Mihai Chikszentmihali, developed the concept of “flow”. He says that for every person there are activities that allow him to do exactly what he wants. When you are in the "flow", time seems to stop, and you only dream that this activity will never end. When a person does what he does not want and what he does badly, then he is “out of the flow”. Like a skier who, instead of enjoying the thrill of flying and the view of the mountains, thinks he’s going to fall and is concerned about how to avoid it. Recipe happiness from Chikszentmihali - choose those activities that mean "to be in the flow" for you, and avoid those to which you are not inclined.

Positive psychologists Ed Diener and Daniel Kahneman have done a lot of research to find out how much happiness associated with money. It turned out that there was no way. Despite the enormous growth in the well-being of the population of Western countries, over the past

for half a century, the level of happiness in them has not increased. "The standards of living have increased dramatically, and happiness has not grown at all, and in some cases even decreased slightly, "says Princeton University professor Kahneman. Moreover, the most unhappy American teenagers live in wealthy families.

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Anton Makarsky, actor, singer: “In my opinion, happiness is the ability to accept life as it is and hope for the best. People themselves create misfortunes for themselves and then they themselves experience them. Any person can be happy, the main thing is that he wants it. So that he learns to see around him not only the negative, but also the positive. And if a person considers himself unhappy, then he will never be happy. I wish all women to learn to appreciate every minute of life, enjoy every day they live and be happy!"

And recently, the journal New Scientist published a study in which a group of scientists deduced several factors that determine happiness human life. In the first place were genes. If your grandfather considered himself a happy person, then happiness could be passed on to your parent, and from him to you. All studies show that people who grew up in prosperous families, where both parents were cheerful and non-conflicting, rate the quality of their lives most highly.

Not surprisingly, the second most important condition for a happy life is a successful marriage. But an island of well-being among an unpleasant environment is clearly not complete happiness … Therefore, in third place in importance are good friends. The fourth item on the list is moderate desires. In fact, a person who is always little achieved is unlikely to ever be satisfied with life. Then comes good deeds in relation to loved ones.

In sixth place is faith: a worldview that explains the meaning of human existence. Agree, it is difficult to feel good if there is no sense in what is happening around you. Religion solves this problem.

Scientists also point out that it is very important not to compare your own appearance with the appearance of others. And, finally, they emphasize that making a lot of money is still better than little.

Formula of positive

Stas Piekha, singer: “Happiness is a feeling of harmony with the world in which you live. I wish the readers of the women's online edition "Cleo" to experience depression and feelings of unfulfillment as little as possible. To love and completely surrender to this feeling! Be happy, dear women!"

Our physiology is a clear confirmation of the genetic theory happiness … Good emotions arise when the appropriate substances are produced in the brain. And the ability to produce them can be different for different people, and is probably inherited.

Main "substances happiness"- the neurotransmitter serotonin, which allows us to fully experience the joy of life, and endorphin, according to the formula, is almost identical to morphine. When a person has a lot of endorphins, he is full of strength, energy,

Endorphin is the magic substance that is responsible for the state of euphoria in our body. And without serotonin, we would perceive any physical pain or moral trouble much more sharply.

Grigory Antipenko, actor: “Happiness is when you have a favorite job, a loved one is next to you, you have the opportunity to fulfill your dreams. I can call myself a happy person because I achieve everything I want sooner or later. Lovely women, confidently go towards your goal, but at the same time always remain real women. I wish you happiness!"

To increase the synthesis of serotonin and endorphins, doctors recommend having more sex. During intercourse, a huge amount of "hormones is released into the bloodstream. happiness". There is also an alternative - playing sports. For half an hour of intense physical activity, the concentration of endorphins increases five to seven times. In this state of euphoria, you will

test within 1, 5-2 hours after training.

A lot of endorphins are produced in the body of the expectant mother. By the time of childbirth, their number reaches its peak. And after childbirth, the level of "happiness hormones" drops sharply. Perhaps this is the main cause of postpartum depression.

Sasha Pryanikov, radio host: “What is happiness? Happiness is peace and understanding yourself! Readers Cleo, love yourself and believe in your own strength, then you can achieve any heights!"

- Feeling happiness also depends on the state of the body, - says the psychotherapist Grigory Pavlovsky. - For example, many of us feel completely unhappy and overwhelmed in the spring. The point is vitamin deficiency. Taking vitamins and getting enough fruits and vegetables will help you cope with this. The human body independently produces its internal, as doctors say, "endogenous" substances that give a feeling of happiness. By the way, some substances in

nature resemble them in their chemical composition. For example, chocolate. This is why we love him so much. It helps to improve your mood. Dark chocolate works best.

Fast Joy

If you don't have chocolate at hand, there are a few more “quick” ways to experience the beauty of life.

Anatoly Bely, actor: “Happiness is a moment. And from this moment you need to take "in full". I wish women to be the happiest not only on March 8, but all year round. May there always be a man next to you, behind whom you can feel yourself like a stone wall. Be happy!"

1. Massage the point between the lip and the tip of the nose for a few seconds. Admirers of ancient Chinese medicine are sure that the point of good mood is located in the center of the nasolabial muscle. And two more "happy" points - on the knees. To find them, sit on a chair and put your palms around your kneecaps, spreading your fingers as wide as possible. The point that will be under the middle finger of each hand is the right place.

2. If you can spend a few minutes getting yourself into a great mood, do a small and enjoyable psychological exercise. Straighten your back, straighten your shoulders, raise your head. Watch your breathing so that it is even, not too deep and not too shallow. Having put your breath in order, take a few deep breaths, imagining that fatigue, irritation, and excitement come out along with the air, like dark smoke. In general, everything that bothers you right now. Then imagine that half a meter away from you, very close, a bottle, glowing and iridescent like a huge diamond, condensed from space. It is open, and it contains the magic elixir of cheerfulness, fresh and delicious. Breathe the whole elixir into yourself and hold your breath for a few seconds, feeling how the love of life is absorbed and begins to take effect.

3. Send by ICQ or e-mail several virtual postcards or links to

cute and funny stories to friends with whom I have not communicated for a long time. One of the main secrets of happiness discovered by Martin Seligman is this: most of all the pleasure from life is received by those people who like to please others.