Why is the pursuit of happiness such a challenging journey for some people? Check out these three things Harvard scientists say you can do to shift to a more positive frame of mind.
Get moving, get happier.
Are you struggling with negative emotions? Getting outdoors and regularly exercising can work wonders for both your health and your mood. Whether you take a walk or ride a bike, the aerobic activity unleashes mood-boosting hormones within your body that ease stress levels and lift your spirits.
"Start with 5 minutes a day of walking or any activity you enjoy. Soon, 5 minutes will become 10, and 10 will become 15, "Dr. Michael Craig Miller，assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School，acknowledges that If you are in an emotional anxiety and need a quick mood boost, even a brief 15-minute walk around the block can put you in a more cheerful mental space.
Did you know decision fatigue(疲劳) is a real thing? While having lots of choices sounds lovely, it can be mentally draining. Also research reveals that with more options comes more opportunity for regret.
Every day, you choose from a multitude of options. Not only do you have to make these decisions, but the choices often lead to worry and regret. Fewer decisions can actually be liberating. Limit your choices and get rid of the overwhelming sense by asking yourself，"Will this decision lead to major, negative consequences?"
Appreciate the small things.
Whether we spill our coffee or get stuck in standstill traffic, these annoyances can steal the joy from our day if we let them. Shift your focus from your to-do list and your worries to the little moments of pleasure within your day. Notice the way steam rises from your hot cup of tea，soak up the sound of your child's giggle, feel the warmth of the sun as you set out on your afternoon stroll.
The next time you find yourself stuck on what is going wrong with your day, concentrate instead on what is going right.
A. Make decisions as reasonably as possible.
B. Have fewer choices，get more happiness.
C. How can you improve your mood and positivity?
D. If not, make a quick choice and move on with your day.
E. not everyone is really aware of the benefits of taking regular exercise.
F. One key to happiness is to notice and appreciate the small pleasures in life.
G. it can be challenging when starting a new workout routine but every bit helps!
