Understanding why we remember sad things can help us. If we practice focusing on good things, we can feel happier.
Even though the brain remembers sad things more, we can train it to hold on to happy times too!
Understanding why we remember sad things can help us. If we practice focusing on good things, we can feel happier.
Even though the brain remembers sad things more, we can train it to hold on to happy times too!
We can make happy memories stronger! Writing down happy things, talking about them, or just being thankful can help.
We can make happy memories stronger! Writing down happy things, talking about them, or just being thankful can help.
We often think about sad events again and again. This makes the memory stronger. But we don’t usually think as much about happy moments, so those memories aren’t as strong.
We often think about sad events again and again. This makes the memory stronger. But we don’t usually think as much about happy moments, so those memories aren’t as strong.
A small part of the brain called the amygdala helps us remember strong emotions. It works hard when something sad or scary happens.
A small part of the brain called the amygdala helps us remember strong emotions. It works hard when something sad or scary happens.
When we feel sad or scared, our body makes special chemicals. These chemicals help our brain save those memories better. Happy memories don’t always get the same chemicals, so they fade faster.
When we feel sad or scared, our body makes special chemicals. These chemicals help our brain save those memories better. Happy memories don’t always get the same chemicals, so they fade faster.
Our brain pays more attention to bad things. This is called “negativity bias.” Long ago, this helped humans survive. Remembering danger, like wild animals, kept people safe.
Our brain pays more attention to bad things. This is called “negativity bias.” Long ago, this helped humans survive. Remembering danger, like wild animals, kept people safe.
Living a long, happy life is about making the most of the time you have. Take care of your body, build strong relationships, stay mentally active, laugh often, and live with purpose. These habits help you enjoy each day and improve your chances of living longer. Start with small.
Living a long, happy life is about making the most of the time you have. Take care of your body, build strong relationships, stay mentally active, laugh often, and live with purpose. These habits help you enjoy each day and improve your chances of living longer. Start with small.