Eat nuts

Only a handful of nuts a day, significantly increases the level of serotonin in the brain, according to researchers at the University of Barcelona. Apart from the fact that nuts provide you with the hormone of happiness, they satisfy hunger without harm to the figure (which is also important for a good mood), and strengthen the heart. So stock up walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds.

Plan your holiday

Anticipation of interesting events that happen at the weekend, will keep you in good shape for a whole week. “You’re excited, associated with the forthcoming experience, but you draw this experience in the present,” – said Michel Gilan, founder of the Institute of Applied Positive Research.

Drink water

Even a little dehydration can severely affect the health and mood. French researchers report that people who drink 2.5 liters a day of water less tired, more satisfied with their life and optimistic. Whena a body is lack of water, there is an electrolyte imbalance in neurons of the brain. It can affect both parts of the brain responsible for mood.

Spend money wisely

Perhaps you have heard about the concept of “economy of happiness” and the fact that the purchasing of experience or atmosphere instead of purchasing things brings more joy. The same applies to things that bring joy together with their purchase: gadgets, musical instruments, sports items, clothing. The main thing is not to empty your wallet and not to worry then because of lack of money.

The favorite music

Of course, if iPod is near you, you should listen to music. But scientists from the University of McGill assert that even this is not necessary. It is necessary to rerun favorite tracks in the head, and the brain immediately produces dopamine – a neurotransmitter, which is produced during any pleasant experience from food to sex. And while listening to music it is produced 9% more dopamine, if you like it.

Draw

According to the medical instructor at Harvard Medical School Selhab Eve, during stress analytical skills deteriorate and decision is taken by brain more instinctively. “You can not adequately assess what to do when your brain thinks you’re in a cage with a lion.” To relax, take paper and pencil and draw. “Drawing involves both hemispheres of the brain. It reduces stress, brings you back to the present moment and makes you feeling good for a long time “, – says Selhab.

Smile even if you feel badly

According to the research of the University of Kansas, people who pretend to smile have lower heart rate, and they experience less stress during a stressful job than those who are not smiling. The activity of the facial muscles involved in smiling, can give the subconscious signal that you are happy, even if it is not so.

Send to friends

Communication with loved ones – an important factor in emotional stability. Friends give us happiness, and always support in difficult times. Meet up and drink beer, at least, talk on the phone or in social networks.

Clean the friendfeed

Correspond with friends and read their pretty statuses, as we have seen, it’s nice. But the flow of negative information in the feed can be unsettled to you. If your information field demoralize you, get rid of a couple of dozen subscribbers in your feed. You’ve already known all important news.

Sit comfortably

The more comfortable you are sitting in your office or home on the couch, the less you get tired or more relaxing. Also, in the workplace, it is important to do two-minute breaks. Pull the back of the chair back, stretch your legs, or even put them on the table, if possible, put your hands behind your head and lean back slightly. Better to close eyes and sit quietly for two minutes. Researchers of Harvard University believe that such a position reduces the level of cortisol, a stress hormone, by 25%.

Eat citrus fruits

Brazilian scientists have discovered that people who sniffed from 2.5 to 10 drops of sweet orange essence nervous before the nervous task were much more relaxed than those who did not. Conclusion: citrus – it’s good. So eat oranges, add lemon juice into water, use citrus essential oils.

Make selfie

It seems that the popularity of the selfie can be explained by the desire and intuitive people get rid of stress and elate. British scientists have found that when people look at their own pictures, their mood increases by 11%. And when a person scrolls favorite photo or image, even on instagram, he/she relaxes by 22%.

Hug

Waking up in the morning, stay in a love embrace of your favorite for a few minutes longer. Kinsey Institute study suggests that people in relationships,  who often hugging and kissing with their partner three times happier than those who rarely expresses feelings. The fact is that during embrace a hormone oxytocin is produced, which is the catalyst of dopamine.

Pause

Kansas State University researchers came to the conclusion that the workers who makes short breaks from time to time to play on their smartphones feel happier at the end of the working day. The same can be applied to other small breaks: a cup of coffee or talk with colleagues helps to clear your head and get back to work more concentrated.

Make smoothies

The more fruits and vegetables people eat, the happier they are. This is indicated by the results of research of British scientists who tested 80,000 people. Scientists can not say exactly what affects the mood after using of these products: antioxidants that fight inflammation in the body or dietary fiber or vitamins, but one thing is for sure: it’s time to get a blender and buy these healthy foods.

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