The media has produced one of the most intense news cycles since the end of the Cold War. And for good reason. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an act of war in the 21st century.
If you feel like you need a distraction from the grim headlines and you’re the type of person who can find comfort in the positive side of the internet, you’re not alone. The account kALE SALAD is for you.
I know what you’re thinking, the guy behind the account calls himself the “king of wholesome memes”. People who crown themselves are often not worthy of the title.
It’s hard to disagree with kALE SALAD’s feed. Take a look at yourself.
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We may feel guilty for being happy while others are sad, but happiness is very important in challenging times. We can give ourselves the resilience we need to change situations on a larger scale if we focus on our own emotions.
Dr. Laurie Santos, who is a specialist in the science and brain research of prosperity, and offers her discoveries to thousands through her ridiculously famous Yale University course, The Science of Wellbeing, expressed that while it might sound nonsensical, satisfaction is by and large the thing we want to help us through vulnerability, dread, and uneasiness over what’s to come.
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Positive psychology can help us to overcome difficult situations like the ones we are facing today, according to the top insights from the field of positive psychology.
“We can harness the toughness to experience the power of post-traumatic growth,” Dr. Santos said.
Difficult situations can make us stronger in the long run. By surviving a particularly tough scenario, we learn to appreciate what is truly meaningful and important in life and how to better prepare ourselves to face future adversity.
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“If we want to be happier during times of stress, we need to use a special mechanism of protecting ourselves, and we can do that through social connection.”
Technology can keep people connected even when they are not physically together. Loneliness and isolation can have a negative impact on our health. Dr. Santos suggests exploring new ways to maintain relationships with family, friends, and coworkers.
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However, studies show that a big part of happiness comes from focusing on other people.
Even though we hear a lot about self-care these days and this text is advocating it too, the reality is that truly happy people are what “Other-oriented” Dr. Santos refers to.
Helping others, especially during times of crisis, makes us feel good and gives us a sense of purpose. We are boosting our own moods by lending a hand, but we are also working on real problems.
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“If we want to be happier and if we want to protect our willpower and get more resilient and even improve our performance, we need to harness the power of gratitude,” Dr. Santos added.
Even the little things that we appreciate in our everyday life can improve our overall well-being and boost our emotional resilience if we acknowledge them.
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When we’re living under stress, meditation and mindfulness are powerful tools. “If we want to be happy, we need to find ways to be in the present moment, even if that present moment sucks.”
Our minds wander for more than half of the day. By learning to focus on the present, we can be more productive and have a better sense of well-being.
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“If we want to protect ourselves during tough times, we need to make room for healthy practices.”
It’s easy to skip a workout or eat less healthy when stress is high. The reality is that these are the times when we need it the most, so it can feel overwhelming to have to put this extra effort into being healthy.
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Past our actual prosperity, practice is an extraordinary method for easing pressure and working on our psychological express, a reasonable eating routine can have disposition helping benefits, and getting the suggested 7-9 hours of rest every night can keep us more joyful, more engaged, and work on our resistance. By keeping up with these sound propensities, in any event, when we simply don’t feel like it, we become more grounded in managing the ongoing stressors and will be better prepared to deal with troublesome conditions from here on out.
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