Enthusiasm

It ensures that the happiness substance dopamine is released. A sunset, a great conversation, an excellent meal - all these things trigger enthusiasm in us. We feel joy, vitality and curiosity. Incidentally, beauty can also be found in small things.

Space for silence

Always higher, further, faster, plus multitasking - all this often means much ado about nothing. But every now and then we need a break, a few minutes or an hour in which we do nothing more than just be there for ourselves. These "me" times are vital - otherwise we lose ourselves in the many demands of everyday life.

Finding yourself

Recognizing yourself is a lifelong, very rewarding journey. And not an easy one ... You should always be clear about what you want. It is helpful to write an instruction manual for yourself. For example: is flexible, wants to experience adventure, needs security. Also good: reviewing the day in writing before going to sleep.

Connectedness

Everything is nothing without other people. Allowing feelings - even negative ones - is the way to create closeness. If you can classify your own emotions, you will also understand others better.

Trust

The more crises we have overcome, the more trust we have in life and in ourselves. Trust also means the certainty that everything will be alright. Of course, sometimes you lose this thought - but it helps to consciously remind yourself of it again.

Self-regulation

The body and soul do a lot of things all by themselves. There is always a solution - if you don't constantly stress yourself out about it. Sometimes the idea that helps simply comes to you in everyday life - sometimes even in a dream at night.

It doesn't work without love

It is the key to happiness - love for ourselves and for others. But love doesn't work without self-care and compassion - including compassion for ourselves. This keeps the balance. Franziska Muri has written a book about this: "Selbstfürsorge", Integral-Verlag, 18 euros.

4 small exercises for everyday life

Breathe: Inhale for four seconds and exhale for six seconds to relax. This relieves stress, brings oxygen into the blood and makes you feel better.

Tidy up: Sounds simple, but is very effective. Because you feel much better in a tidy home. It's also a question of self-esteem.

Go for a walk: A walk through nature clears your head, gives you enthusiasm and puts you in a good mood.

Breaks: Take a break for at least one to five minutes every hour from everything you do, close your eyes and think about something beautiful.

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