NSTopinion To defeat Covid-19, it is essential to remain positive, optimistic and collaborative; choosing to be happy will support all of that. DudukRumah StayHome JustStayAtHome MCO MovementControlOrder COVID19 Malaysia
For a start, there is a growing body of evidence indicating that being happy is associated with a better immune system. In a landmark study, researchers Sheldon Cohen and his colleagues from Carnegie Mellon University infected 334 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 54 years with rhinovirus .
Shakespeare said,"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." Life will always throw things at us, many of them unexpected. The way we choose to respond will make a big difference. 2. Say thank you. Commit to thanking at least one person who has made a difference in your life, each week. This will change your life.
5. Rewire your brain. Our brains are wired to protect us. That is why it easier for our minds to pick negative stimuli. Having a daily practice of writing down the 5 things that we are grateful for will build more positive and happy connections in the brain making it more likely to choose happiness. To prove their point, the researchers studied 1,793 BT workers in 11 call centres across the UK and showed that the happiest workers were also the ones with the most productive output.
This progressive global move towards a focus on happiness and wellbeing is not surprising. Mental health is becoming a global issue that is threating national productivity and competitiveness, as well as increasing risk.
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