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35 НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Червень 2022 Ihor Magun, MD, FACP OUR HEALTH It is definitely a universal fundamental truth that we all just want to be happy. The good news is that we are all equipped with the tools we need to be happy. These tools are often hidden in plain sight, mostly in the words we use, the interaction we have with our friends and loved ones, the technologies we embrace, and the cultures we create. How do we overcome the barriers to light - en up our hearts and minds? All of us need to reinvent ourselves at var - ious times in our lives in pursuit of happi - ness — which is our holy grail. First and foremost is to keep an open mind with the ability to adapt and change when you need to. At the same time, make sure you do not doubt yourself. Trust your in - stincts and never compare yourself to oth - ers, but use others as a starting point of in - spiration. Be strong, yet flexible and resilient like bamboo, and bend rather than break. Accept your limitations. No one is able to do everything. Be willing not only to ask for help but also to say no to requests that you know you will regret if you said yes. Give yourself some grace acknowledging that you are doing the best that you can. Extending kindness to yourself can bring on a wonderful feeling of happiness. There are many positive gifts that emerge from our most difficult experiences. Focus on how the experience is serving you. You really have to love yourself through the tough times. In the end, not only will you be happier, but you will appreciate all you have learned. Practice what psychologists refer to as “mental distance.” Step back mentally from your worries and problems in order to gain a new perspective. The technique involves a “look back” at your current situation from one, five, or ten years later, comparing this obstacle to the trying ones you lived through and shifting your inner monologue to third person so you can try talking to yourself as if you were your own best friend. This strategy can transform your thoughts, rather than avoid them — a positive self-talk that helps you master your inner voice. Happiness is a behavior, and the more you do it, the more you will feel it. Engage in activities that bring you joy and practice them regularly. Scale back time on your electronic devices and websites. Take back your time by redirecting your energy to activities that you know will always deliver lasting satisfaction. These actions always provide much more than material possessions do. Lastly, never stop dreaming. It is a powerful driving force and a re - source that not only energizes but enhances personal fulfillment and, of course, happiness. THE PURSUIT of Happiness
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