5 Things That Truly Make You Happy, According to Psychology

How do you define happiness? Everyone wants to be happy. It is one of the highest goals that consummates our reason for living, along with other ideals like peace and love. But, what does it mean to be happy? Regardless of whether you plan to find happiness in the future or a looking to enjoy some if in the present, here are six things guaranteed to make you feel a bit happy. Disclaimer: This video is for informative purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified mental health professional if you are struggling. Writer: Sara Del Villar Script Editor: Sid Thompson Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Zuzia IG @zuzia.png YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References Bourg Carter , S. (2011, November 22). The Natural High of Laughter. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201111/the-natural-high-laughter. Cirino, E. (2018, April 11). Why You Should Get (and Give) More Hugs. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefits.-Hugs-may-boost-your-heart-health. Julson, E. (2018, May 10). 10 Best Ways to Increase Dopamine Levels Naturally. Healthline. www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-increase-dopamine Kaviani, M., Nikooyeh, B., Zand, H., Yaghmaei, P., & Neyestani, T. R. (2020, March 13). Effects of vitamin D supplementation on depression and some involved neurotransmitters. Journal of Affective Disorders. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032719333713?dgcid=rss_sd_all. Krishnakumar, D., Hamblin, M. R., & Lakshmanan, S. (2015). Meditation and Yoga can Modulate Brain Mechanisms that affect Behavior and Anxiety-A Modern Scientific Perspective. Ancient science, 2(1), 13–19. doi.org/10.14259/as.v2i1.171 Raypole, C. (2019, September 30). Happy Hormones: What They Are and How to Boost Them. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/happy-hormone Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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