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Siyana Mincheva (Psychologist, psychotherapist)
What activity, practiced daily, has the power to make you happy? If you’re wondering, Japanese neuroscientists have the answer. Psychologist Siyana Mincheva’s take on the issue.
Are you looking for a daily routine to be happier? Do not search anymore ! Japanese neuroscientists have discovered an activity, which, carried out daily, can give you joy and happiness.
“Groover” to the rhythm of the music for guaranteed happiness!
And this activity is listening to music and letting yourself be carried away by the rhythm, moving your body! Indeed, according to researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan, three minutes of very low-intensity physical activity (simply nodding your head or snapping your fingers to the rhythm of music, for example) is enough. to stimulate the activity of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and improve executive functions. Brain regions that allow “cultivate positive emotions and nourish the motivation” note the scientists.
Effects that appear after three minutes
According to their conclusions, “groove” is therefore good for morale and it only takes three minutes to feel the benefits. Hey, it’s time for a song! So it’s easy to integrate a few dance steps into your daily life to feel better.
When questioned, psychologist Siyana Mincheva agrees with this observation. “We all have different strategies that we apply for our well-being” she explains. “It is true that dance is an activity that develops the motor system and flexibility of the body. When dancing, we feel freedom and joy, which automatically nourishes us and recharges our batteries.”
Good in his body, good in his head!
Another activity helps generate happiness
For the psychologist, another activity gives us joy and makes us feel happy. It’s about having a hobby. “For example, when we love animals and we specialize in breeding cats or dogs, animals are then our best friends and are also the best of antidepressants“ she explains. According to the expert, the hobby boosts motivation and allows you to have more energy. “We feel useful and productive and when it comes to animals, we feel loved in return.” she concludes.