Happiness is everyone’s pursuit, so how to make yourself happier in the trivial life? The following 10 chicken soups for the soul can make you mentally healthier. As long as you experience them every day, you will find that happiness is so simple.

1. Revisit your favorite old songs.

There is a "familiarity effect" in psychology, which means that repeated things will make people feel good. Listening to old songs (especially ones you like very much) is a "heart-warming" thing.

Of course, we can also extend this "review" to other things. Like having a snack you’ll never forget again. Watch a Hong Kong movie that once made you roll on the floor. Or open a book of poems that touched you in your youthful years.

Of course, the opposite is also true. The same revisit cannot be too close, otherwise it will be as boring as the drooling songs on the street.

2. Know more.

There is a saying that "curiosity killed the cat." In fact, this sentence has certain limitations. If you say you'll be happier by worrying less and doing more, that's probably true. However, happiness as a sensory response is often affected by the depth of knowledge.

Do you know why many "hikers" are always willing to complete more difficult outdoor activities, and many music lovers often have excellent music reviews? Because being an “expert” is also a great source of happiness.

Of course, it should also be noted that this "specialty" does not refer to external indicators such as competition equipment, but refers to asking more questions and learning to become a "little encyclopedia" in this area.

3. "Eat less, eat more" shopping

As we all know, apart from "meat pain", shopping is a very effective way to reduce stress. According to expert analysis, the fun of shopping mainly lies in the three steps of "selecting items while walking, taking them home, and then unpacking them".

That kind of bundled consumption that seems very affordable can only give you one-time happiness. By breaking down happiness, a "win-win" for both wallet and psyche is guaranteed. For example, if the complete collection of Jin Yong's novels that you originally wanted to collect has been expanded to ten to eight times, you will be able to experience repeated and incremental happiness.

4. Bring happy souvenirs into the office.

The office is not a no-go zone for happiness. Hide little things in your drawer that are full of happy memories. I believe that no matter how harsh the boss is, he can't say anything. Remember, emotional experiences are often influenced by visuals!

A casual glance at children’s baby shoes, travel souvenirs, and family photos often elicits knowing smiles. When you are depressed, take it out and ponder it, and the unhappy things may be wiped away!

5. Appreciate works that make you forget to breathe.

A recent psychological study found that reading inspirational and inspirational articles can make people experience "multiple joys." Stunning beauty, power, or great achievements can give us the pleasure of knowing, observing, or participating.

So watch an amazing nature show like Animal World, read a biography of a famous person, or admire a painting that will take your breath away. These are all worth a try.

6. Get close to nature

The lifestyle of "picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence and leisurely seeing the southern mountains" is certainly beneficial to the body and mind. But don't fool yourself into "natural fakery" on your computer screen.

American psychologist Peter Conn conducted a study. He placed a 50-inch high-definition screen TV in his windowless office and played footage of natural scenery to reduce the psychological stress of the participants.

The results found that although these false natural landscapes were clear, they did not improve the participants' psychological stress response. Researchers say it's the natural green color outside your window that really makes the difference.

7. Keep a pet.

Keeping pets (especially pet dogs) has a wonderful effect on enhancing happiness. Even if you don’t keep pets, it’s good to play with the puppies on the roadside and visit the pet market for a few minutes.

8. Laugh, laugh, laugh

Believe it or not, a smile is the fuel for a good mood. Because smiling can convey information such as "easy to get along with" and "like the other person", making you more popular.

This will form a virtuous circle of interpersonal relationships. Additionally, facial feedback that “looks happy” can trick the brain into thinking it’s actually happy.

9. Help others.

Giving roses to others leaves a lingering fragrance in your hands. Doing your small part for the people in the disaster area, donating one or two out-of-school children, or even giving up your seat to those in need will make you feel proud.

10. Take a hot bath.

Some psychologists have said that people can get pleasure from "benign abuse" and forget the pain. The so-called "benign abuse" is exposure to something you can control that makes you feel slightly uncomfortable.

For example, eating chili peppers, taking a sauna, riding a roller coaster, watching horror movies, etc. "When taking a bath, adjust the water temperature to the highest temperature you can bear" is also considered "benign abuse".

Of course, "benign abuse" can only be done occasionally.