Saturday, March 26, 2011

9 signs of happiness

If you think that you are not born under a lucky star, then take a look at these nine signs which might prove that you’re wrong.

If you think that luck doesn’t come near you, and that everyone around you has a better life, then you're wrong. There are a lot of things which are indicating that you're happier more than you think. Here are some of them. They are results of numerous studies on the quality of life.






1. Smiling face in photos

Studies have shown that people who are smiling in photographs from their youth have five times lesser chances to divorce later in life. Happier people are more attractive to the society, and people feel better in their presence, which contributes to higher quality of relationship within marriage.

2. You have a sister

People who have at least one sister are more inclined to optimism, providing support and empathy. Sisters foster communication and unity in the family, which is reflected on positive feelings of all family members.

3. You don’t watch TV

According to research conducted on more than 40,000 people, more fortunate among them spend 30 percent less time in front of TV than others. Because of that, they have more time for socializing, reading and other values that contribute to a better mood and quality of life.

4. You keep your memories in a conspicuous place

If you keep photos and souvenirs from trips on some conspicuous place, every time you see them will remind you of precious moments, as well as the possibility of their imminent recurrence.

5. You exercise

Only 20 minutes of exercise a day may reduce the stress in the body up to 70 percent. That is why people who exercise regularly feel better, not only physically but also emotionally.

6. You keep a healthy love life

Exchange of tenderness and harmonious relationship with your loved one has a huge influence on your mental and physical health. People who are in a happy relationship feel better and are more often in a good mood.

7. You hang out with happy people

The more time you spend with happy people, the greater the possibility that their good mood and optimism will pass on to you. And if those people live close to you, chances are increasing because your encounters are more frequent.

8. You drink warm drinks

According to one study, people who were holding in their hands and drinking warm drinks, like cocoa or tea, were warmer and better willing than those who drank cold drinks. Psychologists concluded that external heat influences inner one and that warm drinks have a favorable effect on the organism and thus have influence on the mood.

9. You have two best friends

In one study that included 600 participants, all those who concluded that they have two best friends were generally happier than those with more or less friends. Therefore, a large number of people with whom you socialize are not a guarantee of happiness.

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