The Positive Psychology class taught by Ben Shahar attracts 1400 students per semester and 20% of Harvard graduates take this elective course. According to Ben Shahar, the class – which focuses on happiness, self-esteem and motivation – gives students the tools to succeed and face life with more joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This 35-year-old teacher, considered by some to be “the happiness guru”, highlights in his class 14 key tips for improving the quality of our personal status and contributing to a positive life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 1. * Thank God for everything you have: * Write down 10 things you have in your life that give you happiness. Focus on the good things!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 2. * Practice physical activity * Experts say exercising helps improve mood. 30 minutes of exercise is the best antidote against sadness and stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 3. * Breakfast: * Some people miss breakfast for lack of time or not to get fat. Studies show that breakfast gives you energy, helps you think and perform your activities successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 4. * Assertive *: Ask what you want and say what you think. Being assertive helps improve your self-esteem. Being left and remaining silent creates sadness and hopelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 5. * Spend your money on experiences..a study found that 75% of people felt happier when they invested their money in travel, courses and classes; While only the rest said they felt happier when buying things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 6. * Face your challenges *: Studies show that the more you postpone something, the more anxiety and tension you generate. Write short weekly lists of tasks and complete them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 7. * Put everywhere nice memories, phrases and photos of your loved ones *: Fill your fridge, your computer, your desk, your room, YOUR LIFE of beautiful memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 8. * Always greet and be nice to other people *: More than 100 inquiries state that just smiling changes the mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 9. * Wear comfortable shoes *: If your feet hurt you, you become moody, says Dr. Keinth Wapner, President of the American Orthopedics Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 10. * Take care of your posture *: Walk straight with your shoulders slightly backwards and the front view helps to maintain a good mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 11. * Listen to music * (Praise God): It is proven that listening to music awakens you to sing, this will make your life happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 12. * What you eat has an impact on your mood *:- Do not skip meals, eat lightly every 3 to 4 hours and keep glucose levels stable.- Avoid excess white flour and sugar.- Eat everything! Healthy- Vary your food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 13. * Take care of yourself and feel attractive *:70% of people say they feel happier when they think they look good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 14. * Fervently believe in God *: With him nothing is impossible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 15 * Develop a good sense of humour. Learn to laugh off matters, specially when things don’t go right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happiness is like a remote control, we lose it every time, we go crazy looking for it and many times without knowing it, we are sitting on top of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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