Happiness Can Lead To A Longer Life

For most of us, happiness comes in short bursts. We feel happy for a few minutes, and then it disappears. We can’t seem to maintain happiness for long periods of time because we let the negativity surrounding us overcome our joy, and we end up back where we started.

To overcome that you need to take control of your thoughts and focus on what makes you happy. This is very important because it has been proven that happiness can lead to a longer life and here’s why.

You’re more content when you’re happy

Don’t you feel like you’re always chasing something in your life? Whether it is the latest gadgets, romantic interests, professional opportunities, etc., we all can’t seem to stop moving and working towards something. Chasing goals and dreams is important too, but when does it all stop? When is enough actually enough?

When you’re happy, you’ll realize that there are some things in life not worth going for. For instance, accepting risky job may be worth a lot of money, but it will have an adverse effect on your health. You could end up rich beyond your wildest dreams, but you’ll effectively be cutting your life short.

?You’re more resilient

As you go through life, you’ll encounter countless problems and challenges. If you’re not careful, these challenges can quickly overpower you. However, when you’re happy, you’re more likely to overcome them because you will be resilient.

While others may be consumed by their problems, happy people are more likely to let them slide. Happy people also tend to develop thick skin which allows them to respond to problems more positively than unhappy individuals.

You’re more likely to take good care of your body

When you’re happy, you tend to take good care of your body. This means you’re not going to do anything that’s going to cause it some harm. You won’t be abusing it by eating tons of junk food, getting drunk every single night, or stressing yourself out at work. You’ll instead be eating healthier, exercising regularly, and getting enough rest.

Conclusion

Remember, happiness doesn’t equate to wealth. You can be happy and not have a lot of material possessions. Likewise, you can be wealthy but deeply unhappy. It’s up to you who you want to be. But if longevity matters to you, I suggest you prioritize happiness.

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