happiness-health connection
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5 Ways Happiness Boosts Your Health and Well-being

Researchers reveal the truth about Happiness and health connection

Now there is one more reason to be happy. As Researchers explores happiness-health connection.

Some seek happiness in love. Others find it in success. Some see it in the smiles of others and some find it in solitude. The ignorant ones run after the illusion of money, power, and greed.

Happiness is not only crucial for contentment. 

Recent research revealed the happiness-health connection.

Happiness-health connection!

Many researchers say that happiness is the key to good health. Happiness improves the quality of life and enhances longevity.

Realizing the happiness-health connection, “happiness curriculum was introduced in the Indian education system.

Teaching happiness, empathy and kindness to kids in school helps them build strong relationships. It prevents bullying. And increases the chances of success.

Donald Trump and Melina Trump’s recently visited India. On that trip, Melina Trump visited Delhi school to witness the happiness curriculum.

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The happiness curriculum

Times have changed, competition has paced!

Childhood today is not as blissful as it was a few decades ago. 

Our parents and grandparents grew up in a world that was more pious and less polluted. It was times when children were carefree and free-spirited. 

But today the pressure is soaring both on the kids and the parents. And that’s straining their childhood!

Peer pressure. Parent’s pressure. Exam pressure. Digital pressure. All these make life tough for the little kids.

That’s why Delhi Education Minister, Mr. Manish Sisodia has introduced this initiative to help the students cope up.

Bringing in a happiness curriculum is expected to help students learn to relieve stress. To understand the real treasures of life. Realize that problems are temporary and so is a success. Rise beyond the trivialities. Learn the way to manifest a life they want.

How does happiness class work?

The Happiness Class starts with rubbing the hands and putting them on the eyes. This is a relaxation technique used since ancient ages. 

Relaxation is followed by meditation. This makes them alert of all the sounds from their surroundings. The energy is aligned to be at peace. The mind is set to calm and body relaxed. 

They then engage in productive discussions. In this kids exchange their own ideas about anything and everything. The 45 minutes class pass with happy faces all around.

Scope of the happiness curriculum

The new “happiness curriculum” is focused on instilling habits that bring happiness. It includes – Meditation. Value education. Mental education. Moral values. The curriculum is based on activities and no formal examinations are conducted.

The Happiness Curriculum is designed benefit from the happiness-health connection. It envisions to:

  • Instil self-awareness.
  • Improve the cognitive ability of the students.
  • Stimulate good mental health, character and resilience.
  • Reduce anxiety, depression and intolerance among students.
  • Face challenges and find a solution to social issues.

5 points to prove Happiness-health connection

Happiness is a crucial parameter for mental peace and contentment. But happiness is equally important for a healthy body. 

1. Happiness boosts the immunity system

People who are happy and positive have a strong immune system. They are less likely to catch a cold, cough or chest infection. 

2. Happiness beats stress

The best way to beat stress is to deal with it with a smile! Happiness helps in controlling the cortisol levels which is the main culprit for the negative effects of stress.

3. Happiness heals the heart

The best way to protect the heart is to keep it in a happy space. Being happy reduces blood pressure. It decreases the risk of heart disease.

4. Happiness increases longevity

A 30-year old study shows that people who are happy and content tend to live longer. The risk of death was 14% higher in unhappy individuals compared to their happier counterparts.

5. Happiness reduces pain

Many clinical studies confirmed that happiness reduces the realization of pain. Positive well-being also helps to reduce pain and stiffness associated arthritis.

Tips to tick your happiness meter

  1. Express gratitude – Gratitude is the right attitude. It makes you humble and happy about the things you have. Write down at least three things that made you happy in the day. This will help you see the bright side every day.  Don’t forget to celebrate the small thrills of life.
  2. Practice activeness –Winning is not easy; it is definitely not for the lazy. Start your day with some pumped up routine. Be it jogging, walking, work out, yoga or some other form of exercise. It enhances your mood, boosts your energy and keeps you fit and healthy.
  3. Sleep well – Quality sleep is directly related to a person’s happiness quotient. People who sleep well wake up relaxed, energized and rejuvenated. Those who wake up late are always grumpy, moody and angry.
  4. Meditate – Meditation offers that calm space to reflect on things happening in and around. It is the space to get a deeper prospect of things. Understand the deeper meaning and be connected with oneself.
  5. Engage in quality time – Take out some time from the busy schedule every day to do things that give you happiness. Be it gardening, painting, playing, writing or something else. Make sure you don’t skip it.

Happiness opens the gate to Health

Learning about happiness teaches one about the importance of self-acceptance, gratitude, confidence and the larger meanings of life.

The wise learned these through their experience in life. It’s better to pass on these experiences to the next generation. That’s what happiness curriculum does in the form of interesting life lessons.

It’s time to take up this curriculum across states and introduce this concept of happiness to kids. It will not just help them cope up with the current age stress but also help them see life with an optimistic eye.

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14 comments

Satvik February 25, 2020 at 6:17 pm

Impressive article Doctor. This is so true – “Our parents and grandparents grew up in a world that was more pious and less polluted. It was times when children were carefree and free-spirited.”

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Dr. Brahmanand Nayak February 26, 2020 at 2:35 am

thank you satvik!

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Shweta February 25, 2020 at 6:31 pm

Fabulous article sir.

What an information!

We all need to inculcate this .
As you already said earlier that stress and ocd’s are contagious .

I think even happiness is positively contagious and spreads to its surrounding.

Wow sir .
Many more informative articles and it always makes a difference when it comes from a best dictors like you sir .

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Dr. Brahmanand Nayak February 26, 2020 at 2:35 am

thank you shweta!

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