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STOP THE MOMENT, IT'S BEAUTIFUL!

In our previous post, we discussed how our constant inner restlessness may stem from the perception of time slipping away. But we also highlighted the possibility of changing how we perceive time, thereby becoming happier.

One way to achieve this is by slowing down time, which requires changing our perception of life itself. It’s about transforming how we interact with the world around us. Time flows more slowly when we become more attentive.

So, what should we do? We must stop relying solely on our knowledge and accumulated experience. Knowledge can be flawed, and experience can become outdated.

Learn to notice the new in everything around you. Ultimately, the problem isn’t that everything seems familiar or known; it’s that the stereotypes of our perception prevent us from seeing the fresh details of life. The more new things we discover, the longer our days feel.

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HOPELESSNESS? NO PROBLEM!

Is hopelessness a familiar feeling? If so—“congratulations”—it’s one of the clear signs of depression. But don’t despair; there are effective ways to combat it. For example, consider the advice of yoga instructor Adrian Molina.

1. Be physically active
Physical activity is #1, #2, and #3 in the ranking of methods to combat any form of depression. Move. Exercise consistently, anywhere, and anytime.

2. Meditate regularly
Meditate. There are countless ways to practice meditation. Find the one that works for you and learn to listen to yourself.

3. Ask yourself the right questions
To get the right answers, ask the right questions. Don’t ask why this is happening to you or what you did to deserve it. Instead, try to understand *what exactly* is happening to you. By understanding how depression affects you and your body, it becomes much easier to tackle.

4. Ask for help
Don’t close yourself off. Reach out to people close to you. Share your worries and what troubles you. Sometimes, just talking it out can make a world of difference.

5. “Clean up” your life
This isn’t about tidying your closet. It’s about reassessing relationships that are unnecessary or harmful to you. Take inventory of your social circle and let go of what no longer serves you.

6. Travel
Any trip to a new place enriches you intellectually and spiritually. Explore the world that you haven’t seen before.

7. Learn something new
Start learning something you’ve never tried before. Enroll in a course or begin studying a language on your own. New knowledge may be challenging, but it prevents your mind from “stagnating” in daily routines.

8. Show empathy and help others
Don’t be upset when others don’t understand you. Instead, reflect on how you treat others. Begin with yourself. Find people who, like you, need help and offer them support—whether through empathy or a kind gesture.

9. Free yourself from fears
Start confronting your fears. Don’t know how to swim? Sign up for lessons and learn. Facing fears head-on and overcoming them builds confidence—in yourself and in life.

10. Believe
Never lose faith. Always believe—in yourself, in others, and in the world around you. Nothing and no one is perfect, but everything in this world is worthy of life. We are here to live and to create.

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MEDITATE FOR HAPPINESS!

While stress is an inevitable part of our lives and even beneficial in small "doses," our goal is to reduce its negative effects. Meditation can help with this—but only if it’s practiced regularly.

A number of studies have shown that techniques like attention training can calm the brain’s amygdala. This is crucial because the amygdala becomes highly active during stress.

Meditation also has a positive effect on the prefrontal cortex, which not only influences cognitive function but also plays a role in improving resilience to stress.

In short, meditate—not just for your health, but for your happiness.

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KNOW YOUR STRESSES BY NAME

Stress negatively affects our mood. The important thing is that it never comes out of nowhere—it always has a source. Moreover, these sources are familiar to us, and this knowledge gives us power. By understanding where our stress originates, we can combat it more effectively.

1. Appearance
Dissatisfaction with one’s appearance is a major factor in generating stress.

2. Work problems
Uninteresting work, relationships with colleagues, and excessive workloads are common sources of work-related stress.

3. Social factors
The pursuit of success, climbing the social ladder, and seeking recognition from others fill our lives with constant anxiety.

4. Health concerns
What can worry us more than our own health? Without a doubt, the health of our loved ones.

5. Life changes
Whether the changes are positive or negative, stress is often unavoidable. However, the most stressful changes are the death of a loved one and divorce.

6. Finances
Ongoing financial struggles—debts, loans, and living paycheck to paycheck—constantly provoke stress.

7. Relationships
Relationships are always a source of stress. They require us to adjust our behavior to others’ opinions and interests. On the other hand, good relationships are one of the best remedies for stress.

8. The past
Past traumas are another source of worry. About one-third of people experience post-traumatic stress syndrome due to past events.

Understanding these sources gives us the tools to face and manage stress more effectively.

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HAVING A HARD TIME? REMEMBER THE GOOD!

Happy memories can help us feel calmer during stressful times. This was demonstrated in a study conducted by scientists.

134 volunteers were asked to immerse their hands in ice-cold water. Some of them focused on happy memories, while others thought about neutral events. Those who recalled positive moments from their lives felt significantly calmer.

According to experts, happy memories can reduce the impact of stress by 85%.

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ANXIOUS FEELING? LET'S DEAL WITH IT! PART 1

Many of us are familiar with anxiety—a feeling that unsettles us, raises stress levels, and negatively impacts our lives. Sometimes we know the cause, while other times it’s just an intuitive sense of danger. Clinical psychologist Scott Symington offers several exercises to help manage this uncomfortable feeling. Today, let’s talk about “signal breathing.”

“SIGNAL BREATHING”

1. Take a deep breath, hold it, and focus on the tension in your body.
2. After 3–5 seconds, exhale slowly, mentally commanding yourself to relax.
3. Repeat this process. After two repetitions, return to normal breathing.

How does it work?
This technique is called “signal breathing” because, with frequent practice, it signals your body to relax. Over time, if practiced regularly, your body will begin to associate “signal breathing” with relaxation, making it easier to let go of tension.

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ANXIOUS FEELING? LET'S DEAL WITH IT! PART 2

Let’s continue addressing anxiety, and today, we’ll focus on concentration as a method for successful management.

CONCENTRATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Wherever you are, focus intently on your surroundings.

1. Start by listening to all the sounds around you.
2. Then move on to visual sensations — find an object and study it in detail: its color, shape, and texture.
3. Notice every detail as if you’ll need to describe it soon.
4. Shift to tactile sensations — run your hand over the nearest object and feel its temperature and resistance.
5. Pay attention to your physical sensations: notice your hands, feet, and other parts of your body.
6. Finally, after 30–60 seconds, focus on your sense of smell — take a deep breath and try to perceive all the scents around you fully.

How does it work?
Research using brain imaging has proven that a person cannot worry and be fully present in the “here and now” at the same time. That’s why focusing on your environment shifts your brain to the present, shutting out external factors—including anxiety.

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ANXIOUS FEELING? LET'S DEAL WITH IT! PART 3

Today, we’re wrapping up our three-part series on managing anxiety. The final method, suggested by clinical psychologist Scott Symington, is incredibly simple yet highly effective.

THINK ABOUT OTHERS

When anxiety takes hold, redirect your focus to others. Think of someone you know who’s truly struggling right now and mentally support them. Send a message of encouragement or do something kind for them. Come on—it’s so easy!

How does it work?
1. You shift your attention. Instead of focusing on anxious thoughts, you concentrate on something more meaningful.
2. You send a signal to your brain. Caring for others tells your brain that there’s no reason to worry. After all, people in genuine danger don’t think about others.
3. You feel fulfilled. By helping others, you express your best qualities, find joy, and make the world better—not just for others but also for yourself.

Be happy!

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WALK MINDFULLY

We move every day: to and from work, running errands, or simply taking a stroll. But even in such a seemingly ordinary activity, we can find greater happiness.

When walking down the street:

1. Slow down. Absolutely nothing bad will happen if you reduce your pace. Let yourself walk a little slower.
2. Start observing. Focus on what you see. Even a familiar path can reveal new details when you pay attention to it.
3. Listen. The hum of cars, conversations on a bench, someone’s laughter in the distance...
4. Feel. Notice the smells, the breeze on your skin, the tension in your legs.
5. Combine it all. Try to see, listen, and feel simultaneously. It may not happen immediately, but over time, the ordinariness will fade, replaced by a thrilling sense of pleasant excitement.

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CREATE YOUR OWN MOOD

There are several "happiness hormones" that help us maintain a positive mood. These include dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins. The best part? We can stimulate their production ourselves.

1. Set goals and achieve them.
Dopamine is released when we successfully complete challenging tasks or achieve our goals.

2. Connect with people you enjoy.
Oxytocin is produced during interactions with people we trust and feel close to.

3. Exercise regularly.
Physical activity triggers the release of endorphins, which boost our mood.

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THE SEA MAKES US HAPPY

Scientific evidence suggests that the sea boosts the levels of happiness hormones in the human body.

Additionally, the color blue evokes a sense of calm, lowers blood pressure, and slows the heart rate, thereby reducing emotional tension.

Water also has a positive effect on people. Physical contact with water brings pleasure and makes us feel happier.

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OVERCOMING NEGATIVITY

Tibetan medicine master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, author of the global bestseller "The Buddha, the Brain, and the Neuroscience of Happiness", offers simple and effective ways to combat negative emotions, anxiety, and stress.

1. Your fears and limitations are just your personal choice. Remember: you always have the power to change your perception of yourself.

2. Everything we seek is already around us. We are so caught up in our ups and downs that we fail to notice it.

3. Instead of trying to control your mind, just observe it. Eventually, this will reward you with a sense of relaxation and openness to the world—this is your natural state of consciousness.

4. We see the world through the filter of our beliefs and emotions. Just like yellow glasses make everything appear yellow, our thoughts distort reality.

5. The main problem in life is our refusal to accept the world as it is.

6. The path to personal freedom and happiness goes through challenges and overcoming negative emotions.

7. External triggers disturb us only because we actively resist them.

8. There is no quick and easy cure for emotional struggles. But the journey of breaking free from negative habits itself brings the results we need.

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HOW OLD ARE YOU REALLY?

We all perceive our age differently. Some feel younger, others older—but everyone has an internal sense of age. And here’s the most interesting part: your age is your attitude toward it.

WANT TO FEEL YOUNG? BE YOUNG!
It all comes down to perception. People who feel young interact better with others, achieve more, and feel healthier. This isn’t magic—it’s science.

AGING IS IN THE MIND
Studies show that those who view aging negatively are twice as likely to suffer a heart attack. Their memory declines faster, and their recovery from injuries is slower. **Don’t see aging as a burden**—this is just a societal stereotype.

LIVE WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE
To be happy at any age, accept yourself as you are today. Those who constantly wish to go back in time are usually unhappy with their present. Cherish your past, but don’t dwell on it. Your goal is to live in the here and now!

LIVE HAPPILY!
Here’s a simple exercise: visualize your life using the principles below. Practice this regularly. Remember: your age is your attitude toward it.

Optimism instead of irritability
Independence instead of dependence
Energy instead of sluggishness
Confidence instead of weakness
Passion for life instead of loneliness
Wisdom instead of absentmindedness
Emotional variety instead of nostalgia
Close relationships instead of suspicion
Love instead of anger

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BLUE, BLUE FROST…

It is believed—and even scientifically proven—that deep blue has a positive effect on the psyche. It brings a sense of relaxation, peace, and security.

Try this simple exercise to help you achieve inner harmony.

1. Get as comfortable as possible: sit on a couch, in an armchair, or even lie down on the floor.

2. Close your eyes and recall blue objects around you. It’s important that they bring you joy: a blue suit, a favorite blue dress, a blue blanket, or a blue suitcase that you take on trips…

3. Think of natural elements associated with blue: the sky above, the deep blue sea, blue forest berries (blueberries, bilberries), blue flowers (cornflowers, forget-me-nots)…

4. Be specific in your memories. Not just "the blue sky," but the sky you saw on a particular day. Not just "blue flowers," but the ones that grow in a certain place. Not just "a blue suitcase," but the suitcase you took on a memorable trip.

5. Recall at least ten different objects (more is even better) that are deep blue in color.

If you practice this mindfully and consistently, it will lead you to a state of peace and emotional balance.

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THE GRATITUDE VISIT

Try this exercise based on gratitude. It will help enhance your sense of well-being and reduce depressive feelings.

Who are you grateful to?
Is there someone in your life who has helped you and made a positive impact? Think about it. Surely, there is. Found them? Then sit down and write them a letter.

How to write the letter?
📌 Be specific. Avoid vague words and unnecessary details.
📌 Remind them of what they did for you. Describe exactly how their actions changed your life.
📌 Don’t hold back kind words. Sincerity is key here.

What to do with the letter?
📌 Arrange a meeting. Call or message them, but don’t reveal the reason.
📌 Hand them the letter in person. Let them read it while you’re there, then discuss it together.
📌 Observe their reaction. This is one of the most powerful moments of the exercise.

If an in-person meeting isn’t possible, you can send the letter by mail or email, but face-to-face interaction greatly enhances the impact.

Why does this work?
Gratitude makes us happier. When we express gratitude, we recall positive moments in our lives and strengthen our social connections. And most importantly — we bring happiness not only to ourselves but also to the person we are thanking.

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A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

This exercise will boost your self-esteem by mentally expanding your social circle to include people you admire but don’t personally know**—whether they are **historical figures, celebrities, scientists, writers, or musicians.

Choose Your Recommender
Think of someone you would love to meet and talk to. It could be anyone**—from **Alexander the Great to Leonardo DiCaprio or Elon Musk. The key is that this person inspires you and earns your respect.

Imagine the Interaction
Picture yourself as friends, occasionally meeting for coffee, tea, or a walk in the park.

Now, imagine asking them to write a recommendation letter for you—and they agree!

Write Your Recommendation Letter
📌 Step into their shoes. Imagine them truly writing a letter about you.
📌 What would they praise you for? Which qualities and skills would they highlight?
📌 Be generous with compliments! This person sincerely wants to showcase your strengths.
📌 Be honest. Don’t make up traits you don’t have—this letter should be based on truth.

What to Do with the Letter?
📌 Read it back to yourself. Enjoy the thought that a highly respected person values you this much.
📌 Express gratitude. Take a moment to mentally thank them for their words.
📌 Use it as motivation. In moments of doubt, recall this recommendation and let it lift you up.

If you like this exercise, keep going! Let more great minds vouch for you. You deserve it!

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HAPPY PEOPLE

Are there people in your life whom you would describe as happy? Maybe they are happy because of their relationships, their work, or simply their personality. They could be people close to you, famous figures, or historical personalities.

📌 Think about the happy people you know.
- What makes them happy?
- What qualities set them apart?
- What do they do for a living? What have they achieved?

📌 Pay attention to your feelings while thinking about them.
When we focus on happy people, we begin to associate ourselves with them and start feeling similar emotions.

📌 The people we surround ourselves with have a profound impact on us.
This influence can be positive or negative, but we have the power to choose who inspires us.

By regularly thinking about those who embody happiness and positivity, we naturally become more like them. This makes us better.

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HAPPY PLACE

Today, we offer a simple exercise to help you relax, calm your emotions, and shift into a positive state of mind.

📌 Find a quiet, peaceful place.
📌 Sit comfortably and close your eyes.
📌 Imagine yourself in a place where you feel truly happy.

It could be a cabin in the countryside, a favorite travel destination, a cozy café, or a beautiful park—anywhere that brings you comfort and peace.

Now, try to visualize this place in full detail:
What’s the weather like?
What scents fill the air?
What sounds do you hear?
What surrounds you?

Immerse yourself in this happy place and stay there until you feel completely at home. Enjoy the calm, warmth, and freedom.

📌 When you feel fully relaxed, take a few deep breaths in and out.
📌 Open your eyes, but mentally stay in this place for a couple more minutes.
📌 Express gratitude for its existence.
📌 Gently return to the present moment.

You can use this exercise whenever you feel emotionally drained or overwhelmed by stress.

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PROBLEM? NOT NECESSARILY!

Let’s try a simple exercise to help reframe challenges.

📌 Step 1: Imagine a brick.
Write down 10 creative ways to use it, such as:
– hammering a nail,
– using it as a stand,
– making it a decoration.

📌 Step 2: Replace the brick with a real problem.
Think of a negative situation in your life. What 10 benefits can you find in it?

📌 Step 3: Practice regularly.
Try this with any object: **a pen, a book, a bottle**—explore new uses.

📌 Step 4: Apply this mindset in life.
When facing a difficult situation, look for not just the bad but also the potential positives. What can you learn? What doors might open?

Train yourself to stay calm and see opportunities, even in challenges.

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BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS

One of Harvard’s longest studies has proven that happiness and unhappiness largely depend on our relationships with those closest to us.

🔹 75 years of research revealed that strong relationships make us happier. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true.

If you want to live a more fulfilling life, invest in positive relationships with those around you.

📌 Why does this matter?
– Close relationships act as a buffer against life’s hardships.
– Having someone to rely on improves both emotional and physical health.
– Even the brain functions better with strong social support.

📌 Quality over quantity.
A deep connection with one person is far more valuable than many shallow interactions.

📌 The study’s key takeaway:
A good life is built with good relationships.

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