As a result of positive emotions, you can be healthier, more creative and happier – so it’s worth developing them in yourself
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By creating more positive emotions on a daily basis, you can enter the upward spiral of success. In this article, we will talk about the effect of strengthening positive emotions in your life, and I will also give some tips on how you can experience more positive emotions in all areas of your life.
You would think that as a result of the increase in positive vibes…
- You will feel better, your general health will improve, your satisfaction with life will increase,
- You become more flexible, that is, you deal more easily with the obstacles that come your way,
- You become more creative, you can develop your thinking – As a result of positive emotions, perception develops, that is, your thinking skills and you can find creative solutions in all situations. Positive emotions also act as a kind of protective layer for your mental health.
- Your physical health also improves, as research has shown that positive emotions strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and positive emotions reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Numerous studies have also confirmed that people who experience more positive emotions live longer and have an improved quality of life.
- Your human relationships are strengthened, as emotions play an essential role in both your work and personal relationships. With positive emotions, your empathy and understanding increase, and you can connect more deeply with others.
- Your performance at work improves: Positive emotions lead to higher levels of effectiveness, satisfaction, better teamwork, and more effective collaboration.
- Your impact and influence increase, because positive emotions, like laughter, are contagious. When you experience and express your positive emotions, you can cheer and inspire others.
- You are more enthusiastic and enthusiastic, and you prefer setting and achieving goals.
What can you do to experience more positive emotions?
One of the main goals of positive psychology is to promote psychological well-being, and thus one of the major areas of research focuses on positive emotions. Positive emotions such as joy, gratitude, hope, and enthusiasm not only improve our well-being, but they also expand our options for action and thought by making us more open, creative, and energetic when it comes to problem-solving. What does positive psychology recommend if you also want to improve in this area?
- The role of gratitude cannot be overemphasized. Many people consider gratitude one of the strongest feelings Practicing gratitude can change your perspective. Get a cute notebook or use the notes function on your phone and start keeping a gratitude list every day. Write down at least three things or events that you are grateful for each day. If you think you don’t have time for this, schedule this exercise in your spare time, for example – when you commute to work, when you travel somewhere, or during your lunch break, take a few minutes to write down why you’re grateful. If you do this exercise for a few minutes a day regularly for at least one month, but preferably three months, you can notice an improvement in the quality of your life.
- Another really powerful practice for promoting positive feelings is the practice of being kind and helpful. Dale Carnegie – one of the most famous character developers of the 20th century – and perhaps one of the first official character developers in the world – wrote in his book Guide to Success 2 that one of the best remedies for bad moods and a tendency to depression is to turn away from your own problems and start helping others as much as possible. Although Carnegie was not a psychologist, research has since confirmed his idea that the practice of kindness and assistance, no matter what it is and how small or large it is, greatly increases positive feelings and well-being. You can contribute to the greater good in many ways: for example, you can help a colleague with a project or give something to a stranger, for example, you can help his bag on the train or up the stairs, you can take care of your neighbor’s pets while he’s away, or you can also Volunteer for a cause that interests you. Not only do these actions benefit the other party, but you will also feel better, as they increase the sense of accomplishment. What can you do today to contribute to the common good?
- Find hobbies for yourself! Don’t take every aspect of your life so seriously! Find activities that you do for the sake of activity, not because you want to achieve something. You simply enjoy the process of being immersed in the activity and having fun. Do you have hobbies that make you alienate? Experiment, try new things and find what turns you on or off: you can join a club, such as a board games club, start running or cycling with your friends, read books, learn languages, go to museums. Find out what exactly turns you off, pulls you out of your daily routine, and fills you with energy and vitality.
- Find the flow! Flow has become one of the core concepts of positive psychology. Flow refers to the state where you are completely immersed in an activity and your awareness of time and space ceases to exist. If you find yourself saying, “Oh, how time has passed,” for example, after talking to someone for hours, playing an instrument, going for a walk, playing sports, creating or working on an exciting project, It is likely to experience squirting.
- In addition to the above exercises, your environment is also known to have a significant impact on your mood. Create a positive, harmonious, and supportive environment in which to feel better. Decorate your desk, design it to your taste as much as possible, and surround yourself with positive and inspiring things and stimuli. Listen to mood-enhancing music, read inspirational books, and watch motivational series. These external reinforcements affect your mood and improve your emotional health.
Fostering and creating positive feelings happens gradually, not overnight, and requires the same regular effort and awareness as learning a new skill. Be patient with yourself and start incorporating the above tips into your life. If you are persistent and exercise regularly, you will notice positive changes in your life over time.
Our author, Lilla Kertész, works as an organizational psychologist and business coach to support startups and small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as their managers in their development and in increasing the efficiency of businesses and people. Its main area is self-leadership, that is, the question of how we can manage our own lives, how we can become effective, conscious leaders of teams, entire organizations, and ourselves.
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