Personally, I think my amygdala is doing everything for me. When I’m sad, I am just sad. That’s it. I cannot control my emotions. Sometimes, I listen to upbeat music but it just gives me a jolt of happiness, after getting tired with the song, my happiness also fades away. It is like coffee, the effect goes off just a few hours after drinking.I recently read an article by David Pollay, a T.V. host of The Happiness Answer and the one of the top honchos of the International Positive Psychology Association. In his article, he states that when one feels down, just look up! But do not take it literally. He means that one must practive positive emotion and everything will be fine.

According to countless research, when experiencing positive emotion in life, one is kinder, more generous, and helpful. It also increases creativity and problem solving skills. Health-wise, it also improves the immune system and promotes longevity.

For him, getting positive emotion is as easy as looking around. He cited the situation wherein he is feeling down one day and when he looked at his shoes, it is full of stickers. Apparently, his daughters sneaked to put it when he was kissing his wife goodbye as he left for work. It instantly made him feel good effortlessly.

So what are your positive triggers? What makes you smile? What makes you laugh? What puts you in a creative mood? What triggers your passion, excitement, and hope? For some of us it’s looking at pictures of our loved ones. Some of us listen to a favorite song. Others go for a quick walk, or do a little dance. Some read a short, funny story. Others remind themselves of their goals. Take a moment to think about the things that trigger your positive emotions.

Happiness is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Source: www.pos-psych.com