Harvard University recommends 20 happy habits

01

Begrateful

Learn to be grateful

Slow yourself down, look around you, and focus on the subtleties of life: lavender flowers on the sidewalk, beautiful sunsets, washing away the tired shower of your day, the smile in your partner's eyes. When your grateful heart can appreciate the beauty of life, thinking and blessing, you are naturally full of happiness.

02

Chooseyourfriendswisely

Choose your friends wisely

According to Harvard, the most important external factor affecting personal happiness is interpersonal relationship. So if you want to be happy, choose to be with optimistic friends who can appreciate who you really are and make your life richer, happier and more meaningful.

03

Cultivatecompassion

Cultivate compassion

When we take the place of others and look at things from another point of view, we are more able to deal with problems with compassion, objectivity and effectiveness. There will be less conflict and more happiness in life.

04

Keeplearning

Keep learning

Learning keeps us young and dreams keep us alive. When we use our brains to operate, we are less likely to think about unpleasant things, and we become happier and more satisfied.

05

Becomeaproblemsolver

Learn to solve problems

Happy people are people who can solve problems. When they encounter challenges in life, they do not abuse themselves and become very depressed. They will face the challenge and mobilize all their strength to find a solution. By becoming a problem solver, you will build your self-confidence and the ability to make up your mind to do what you want and to face challenges.

06

Dowhatyoulove

Do what you want to do

Since we spend 1/3 of our adult life at work, doing what we want to do has a great impact on our overall happiness. If you can't do what you want to do now, try to find happiness and meaning in your current job, or develop an interest you love.

07

Liveinthepresent

Live in the present

You feel depressed because you live in the past. You will feel worried and anxious because you live in the future. But when you feel satisfied, happy and peaceful, you live in the present.

08

Laughoften

Laugh often.

Laughter is the most powerful thing against anger or depression. Research shows that simply raising your mouth can also increase your happiness. Don't take life too seriously. Learn to find a sense of humor and laughter in your daily struggle.

09

Practiceforgiveness

Learn to forgive

Hatred and anger are self-punishment. When you let it go, you are actually showing kindness to yourself. Most importantly, learn to forgive yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. Only through our mistakes can we slowly learn how to become a stronger and better person.

ten

Saythanksoften

Always say thank you.

Learn to appreciate the blessings in life. It is also important to show your appreciation to those who have made your life better, big or small.

eleven

Createdeeperconnections

Learn to make deep acquaintances

Our happiness will soar in our deep acquaintance with another person. Listening attentively is the two most important aspects of strengthening this bond and bringing happiness to yourself and others.

twelve

Keepyouragreement

Keep one's promise

Our self-esteem is based on our commitment to ourselves. High self-esteem is directly related to happiness. So keep your promises to yourself and to others.

thirteen

Meditate

Meditate

According to Harvard, on average, people who have taken eight meditation exercises are 20% happier than control freaks. Such training can lead to structural changes in the brain, including the density of black matter in the hippocampus, which is important for learning and memory, in structure and self-awareness, compassion and reflection.

fourteen

Focusonwhatyou'redoing

Focus on what you're doing.

When you put your heart and soul into something, you will be in a state of happiness. When we are in this state, you don't care what other people think of you, and you are less likely to be disturbed by things that are not important. How did it turn out? Happier, of course!

fifteen

Beoptimistic

Be optimistic.

For happy people, the glass is always half full. Whenever you face a challenge, if you tend to imagine the worst, change the situation. Tell yourself about the benefits of a situation or what you have learned from it. Optimism must drive success and happiness.

sixteen

Loveunconditionally

Unconditional love

No one is perfect. Accept all your own imperfections. You have to do the same to others. Loving someone unconditionally doesn't mean you have to spend all your time with them or help them solve problems. Unconditional love means accepting them for who they are and letting them fumble at their own pace.

seventeen

Don'tgiveup

Don't give up

Unfinished projects and constant failures will inevitably undermine your self-esteem. If you decide to do something, finish it. Don't give up until you succeed. Remember, failure is temporary, defeat lasts forever. Only when you give up will you be defeated.

eighteen

Doyourbestandthenletgo

Be the best you can be, and let go.

Everyone has limitations. And sometimes although we try very hard to do one thing, it always backfire. So be the best you can be and let go. When you do your best, you will have no regrets.

nineteen

Takecareofyourself

Take care of yourself.

A healthy body is the key to happiness. If you are in poor health, no matter how hard you try, it will be difficult to be happy. Make sure you eat well, do exercise, and find some time to rest. Take good care of your body, brain and spirit.

twenty

Giveback

Learn to give

Doing good is one of the best ways to make sure you are in a good mood. According to Harvard, when people do good deeds, their brains become active, just like the stimulation they receive when you experience other rewards. Therefore, people who care about others are happier than those who don't care much about others.