Positive psychology is about how to improve the quality of our lives and feel better and happier. Experts call this the "science of happiness." In this article, you'll read about four ways to achieve greater happiness in your life, based on the teachings of Tal Ben-Shahar.
1. Give yourself permission to be human.
Giving yourself permission to be human means allowing yourself to fully experience all of your emotions -- the positive and the negative. "We think that if we experience anxiety, sadness, fear, or envy, that there must be something wrong with us," says Dr. Ben-Shahar. "Actually, the opposite is true. There is something wrong with s if we don't, at times, experience envy, anger, disappointment, sadness, or anxiety."
• Accept that painful emotions are a natural part of life.
• Admit to yourself and to those you are close with when you are feeling unhappy.
• Allow yourself to experience negative feelings but not to give up, lose hope, or feel resigned.
• Focus on your emotions.
2. Simplify your life.
We often feel too busy -- as if we're trying to squeeze more and more activities into less and less time. As a result, we sometimes fail to enjoy the potential sources of happiness all around us-- feeling happiness at work, with a friend, with a loved one, or with a child; listening to music; noticing a beautiful landscape. Time pressure leads to feelings of frustration and can have a negative effect on productivity and creativity.
• Look within yourself and examine how your life feels.
• Turn off distractions during times of leisure.
• As much as possible, give yourself uninterrupted time at work.
• Do something every day that restores you.
3. Recognize the importance of the mind-body connection.
Physical exercise, meditation, and deep breathing are essential for our physical and emotional health. They help alleviate symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety, and help improve relationships, work, sleep, and levels of happiness. Many of us know about the importance of getting physical exercise, but we often ignore the importance of the mind-body connection.
• Practice deep breathing
• Meditate.
4. Focus on the positive.
Our happiness depends not only on what we have, but also on whether we appreciate what we have. This is why a person who seems to have everything may be unhappy, whereas a person with relatively little may be living a full and happy life. Research shows that by focusing on the positive and learning to be grateful for the things you have, you'll achieve greater levels of happiness.
• Be grateful for what you have.
• Make gratefulness a habit and a way of life.
This article is based on a February 2007 presentation by Tal Ben-Shahar, a psychologist and author who teaches at Harvard University and consults around the world. His book, Happier, is published by McGraw-Hill. Ben-Shahar obtained his Ph.D. in organizational behavior and B.A. in philosophy and psychology from Harvard.
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1. Give yourself permission to be human.
Giving yourself permission to be human means allowing yourself to fully experience all of your emotions -- the positive and the negative. "We think that if we experience anxiety, sadness, fear, or envy, that there must be something wrong with us," says Dr. Ben-Shahar. "Actually, the opposite is true. There is something wrong with s if we don't, at times, experience envy, anger, disappointment, sadness, or anxiety."
• Accept that painful emotions are a natural part of life.
• Admit to yourself and to those you are close with when you are feeling unhappy.
• Allow yourself to experience negative feelings but not to give up, lose hope, or feel resigned.
• Focus on your emotions.
2. Simplify your life.
We often feel too busy -- as if we're trying to squeeze more and more activities into less and less time. As a result, we sometimes fail to enjoy the potential sources of happiness all around us-- feeling happiness at work, with a friend, with a loved one, or with a child; listening to music; noticing a beautiful landscape. Time pressure leads to feelings of frustration and can have a negative effect on productivity and creativity.
• Look within yourself and examine how your life feels.
• Turn off distractions during times of leisure.
• As much as possible, give yourself uninterrupted time at work.
• Do something every day that restores you.
3. Recognize the importance of the mind-body connection.
Physical exercise, meditation, and deep breathing are essential for our physical and emotional health. They help alleviate symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety, and help improve relationships, work, sleep, and levels of happiness. Many of us know about the importance of getting physical exercise, but we often ignore the importance of the mind-body connection.
• Practice deep breathing
• Meditate.
4. Focus on the positive.
Our happiness depends not only on what we have, but also on whether we appreciate what we have. This is why a person who seems to have everything may be unhappy, whereas a person with relatively little may be living a full and happy life. Research shows that by focusing on the positive and learning to be grateful for the things you have, you'll achieve greater levels of happiness.
• Be grateful for what you have.
• Make gratefulness a habit and a way of life.
This article is based on a February 2007 presentation by Tal Ben-Shahar, a psychologist and author who teaches at Harvard University and consults around the world. His book, Happier, is published by McGraw-Hill. Ben-Shahar obtained his Ph.D. in organizational behavior and B.A. in philosophy and psychology from Harvard.
For additional information and the full article visit, https://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/FindInformation/Category/Topic/Issue/Materialwl.aspx?MaterialID=15048&MaterialTypeID=9&NoCookieCTI=1
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