Keeping long-term friendships is good for maintaining a happy mood and good health, and it's not surprising that simply talking to a friend on the phone can lower your blood pressure. In addition, participating in social activities at least once a week can sharpen your mind and help prevent heart disease.
2. Record the good times
Recording the good times can be refreshing, according to a study by the University of California, which found that writing down everything you're thankful for makes you more optimistic in the weeks ahead and more satisfied with your life. But don't overdo it. One study showed that women who kept a gratitude diary once a week were happier than those who wrote in it three times a week, so it's important to find the right number of times for you so you don't let it become a burden.
3, more good deeds
Psychology expert Dr. Sonia research shows that the day to do five good deeds can make become happy and peace of mind of course, do not have to plan in advance to do good deeds, some of the effort and small and insignificant will make you feel the unexpected return if you are difficult to do every day to do five good deeds do not have to worry about it, Dr. Sonia pointed out that to do the present goodness will be rewarded.
4, remembering the past
Spare some time each week to write or record or even just mentally recall significant events of the past, says Butler, director of the Longevity Center, You can write your life history in different periods of time: college years, the beginning of your marriage, your career, the first time you become a mother (and a father) Write down the triumphs, mistakes, and lessons learned for the future of each stage of your life Recalling the bad times is as useful as looking back on the good times because many things you can only do after a few years, you will not be able to remember. There are many things that only years later you realize that that "loss" opened another door and ultimately unlocked your heart.
There are many ways to feel good about yourself, and for seniors, connecting with others is the easiest way. Many old people with age, the character will change, become not love to communicate with others, this phenomenon will make the old people's mood become very bad. Therefore, I suggest that the elderly should have their own social circle, often talk to neighbors, friends, and arrange some small activities, which will make the elderly mood change for the better Oh.