notes for focus and habits hacks
helping me have better mental health
using positive psychology to improve life
give time for healthy habits -mindful moment -meditation
insights
1: “this enterprise is possible” you can control your happiness. You control how happy you are.
although genes control 50% happiness other 50% s happiness you control
it is your own behaviors that make you happy
2: you can become happy, but it takes work
if you build good, healthy habits into your routine, you will become happy. need to do it every day.
3: recognize that your mind is not always telling you what makes you happy
ex: people think that salary makes one happy but in truth wealthy people are not all very happy.
minds lie to you about what you can do to be happier.
4: establish social connections. being with others makes
ex: spending money on others makes you happy and the receivers happy.
5: make time for gratitude every day.
when you talk to others, talk about gratitude
express gratitude to those who have helped you
focus on blessings, not hassle
6: exercise is extremely good for your mental health.
7: get enough sleep
8: take time to be in the present moment.
9: become wealthy in terms of time.
value your time more than becoming more rich. use your time to become healthy
gratitude list
1: My family, who have always been there for me
2: my country. I am grateful for the freedom I have here
3: I am grateful to be in a nice neighborhood and have friendly neighbors to see every day
4: My friends, who support me and help me through hard times
future goals
1: improve at programming so that I can contribute to open source projects I like
2: Study hard and become successful like my parents
3: do simple exercise daily to keep my body in shape