{"id":2503,"date":"2010-12-17T18:53:35","date_gmt":"2010-12-17T17:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/neuropoolwp-com.beast-hosting.com\/2010\/12\/17\/die-schluessel-zu-einem-gluecklichen-leben\/"},"modified":"2010-12-17T18:53:35","modified_gmt":"2010-12-17T17:53:35","slug":"die-schluessel-zu-einem-gluecklichen-leben","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/en\/reports\/self-help\/die-schluessel-zu-einem-gluecklichen-leben.html","title":{"rendered":"The keys to a happy life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2502\" alt=\"live contentedly and happily\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/happy.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/happy.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.neuropool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/happy-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A good feeling acts like a biological shield and ensures a happier and longer life. This helps you to get rid of negative feelings and enjoy your life more.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Let it out! Those who bottle up their frustration and anger increase the risk of coronary heart disease by 75%. Whenever you get angry, find an outlet to let off steam, for example a round of shadow boxing or a short endurance run.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Count to 10. If you count slowly from 1 to 10, brain activity shifts from the emotionally agitated limbic system to the frontal cortex, the area of rational thought. The limbic system has little control over emotions, which is why it is easier to deal with anger after counting. It works even better if you breathe in and out deeply.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Think of something beautiful. Even if it sounds trite, it has been proven that the heart beats more calmly and regularly when you think about something beautiful or a loved one. Make a conscious effort every day to feel a sense of love for a fellow human being. A person who is unhappy in love risks a heart condition. Photos of a loved one on your computer screen or in places you see often during the day will make you smile every day.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Don't take the anger personally. The unfriendly cashier in the shop has no grudge against you and perhaps it's not his fault that he can't exchange your goods. Mentally take a step back and try to see the situation from a third person's perspective. If someone treats you unkindly, they are probably having a bad day themselves. Don't take your anger out on others. Being understanding of other people calms your nerves, nips anger and frustration in the bud and usually achieves even better results.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Don't take on too much at once. There is frustration and impatience wherever someone has taken on too much. Set your goals realistically and make them achievable. Put less important things on the back burner and do nothing at all instead. Don't worry too much about trivial things.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Forgiveness. Forgiving other people's missteps improves blood flow to the heart. Holding a grudge increases adrenaline levels and destroys the happiness hormone serotonin. Forgiveness releases pent-up frustration and balances hormone levels. Don't give other people the control to hurt you. Learning forgiveness can take some practice, but it's worth it for your health. Let go of old stories that are still making you angry.<\/p>\n<p>Forgive not only others for their mistakes, but also yourself. We are often our own harshest critics; be kind to yourself and accept yourself as you are.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Have fun. Make sure you have enough time for hobbies. It doesn't even have to be anything special, just things you can look forward to.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the little things. Don't overlook the flowers in spring or a sunny autumn day. This is to be seen both literally and metaphorically.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We can't control the course of the world, but we can control how we react to it. You should simply categorise things that are beyond your control as \"force majeure\" and focus on what you can consciously do to improve your life. You can't make unfriendly people friendly, but you can at least avoid them in the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A good feeling acts like a biological shield and ensures a happier and longer life. 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