The 2020s have been characterized by bad news. First a pandemic that locked us in, then war in Ukraine that threatens the peace in Europe, rising prices and electricity crisis and now the war in Gaza.
Happiness researcher Ragnhild Bang Nes says TV 2 that there is a lot you can do to be happier. Norwegians’ score on an international success scale has dropped from 7.5 out of 10 down to the 7s.
– It doesn’t sound like much, but it is a significant change, says the researcher.
She says there are five points in particular that stand out for everyday joy: Relationships with others, physical activity, being present in life, learning something new and doing something nice for others.
– Good ties to other people are hugely important. Do pleasant things together, and feel free to lend a helping hand to others. All five of these points have been fundamentally important to humans’ survival history, and are still biologically connected to our reward system, says Nes.
2024-01-21 01:16:34
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