In his book “Happiness Is A Habit”, Dr. Daniel G. Amen emphasizes that to achieve happiness, we need to consider not only our mindset, but also the health of our brain. How can we achieve true happiness? How does the health of our brain affect our everyday happiness? Let’s look at seven secrets to happiness, based on Dr Amen’s research and practical advice.
1. Treatment strategy – according to brain type
Have you ever wondered why certain happiness strategies work for some people and not for others? Could it depend on our brain type? Dr. Amen says identifying our brain type and applying treatment strategies accordingly can help us find personalized ways to achieve happiness.
Do you know your own brain type?
2. Healthy functioning of the brain physically
How important is brain health for our happiness? Dr Amen stresses that adequate sleep, regular exercise and stress management are essential for a healthy brain.
How do you look after your brain’s physical well-being?
3. Targeted nutrients for the brain
What do you eat to keep your brain working at its best? Getting the nutrients we need for our brains to function properly is key. Dr Amen highlights the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
What do you eat to keep your brain working at its best? Getting the nutrients we need for our brains to function properly is key. Dr Amen highlights the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Have you tried incorporating these nutrients into your diet?
4. The impact of what you eat on your happiness
Did you know that food can affect your happiness? According to Dr. Amen, some foods can boost your sense of happiness, while others can rob you of it.
How do processed foods, sugar and unhealthy fats affect your brain? And what effect do fresh, natural foods have?
5. Mind control and detachment from noise
How can we quiet our minds in the midst of daily stress and internal noise? Mind control and detachment from internal noise is essential to achieving happiness. Dr Amen suggests meditation, mindfulness and other relaxation techniques.
How can we quiet our minds in the midst of daily stress and internal noise? Mind control and detachment from internal noise is essential to achieving happiness. Dr Amen suggests meditation, mindfulness and other relaxation techniques.
Have you tried these techniques? How have they worked for you?
6. Notice what you like about others
How does what we notice in others affect us? Fostering positive relationships and noticing the good in others also contributes to our happiness. Dr Amen says it is important to pay attention to what we like and appreciate in others.
How do you manage your relationships? How does this affect your happiness?
7. Clearly defined goals and values
Why are goals and values so important for happiness? According to Dr Amen, defining the meaning and purpose of our lives increases self-esteem and satisfaction.
Do you have clearly defined goals and values? How do these goals and values help you to be happier?
These secrets all contribute to a more balanced and happier life. Let’s not forget that without our brain we would not be able to do anything… Take care of it, look after it! If our brains are healthy, we can be more successful and happier.
Are you ready to incorporate these secrets into your life?
Zselyke Nagy
I’ve been working in HR field at companies for 27 years, 24 out of these as HR manager. I gained experience in companies of all types and sizes, from large American multinationals to large Hungarian companies, from FMCG to agriculture and the IT Telco sector.
Organization Development Consultant, Leadership Expert, Facilitator and Business Simulations Trainer. Partner and Consultant at Flow Group in Central Asia. Professionally helps people and organizations to reinvent and transform through changes to build lasting impact.
Co-Founder of FLOW Group International, I combine a passion for future trends and innovative approaches to life improvement, with expertise in People, Organizations and Culture Development.
Ian’s talent is translating complexity into simplicity. This applies especially well in his chosen areas of M&A, Leadership, Executive Coaching, Executive Team Alignment, Change Management & Strategy which he performs all over the world.
I am a qualified economist and have an MBA degree. After 7 years in HR consulting I spent 4 years in senior management positions working for ICT companies. I returned to consulting in the spring of 2005 as an associate managing director of Creanova; I work as a partner and senior consultant/trainer of the Flow Group.
Starting out at the University of Economics and most of all with the priceless experience AIESEC provided to me in as a student, I can now look back on a multifarious, colorful and successful career of 20 years.
Economist by education, Organization Development consultant by profession, one of the founding partners of Flow. I had my share of middle and top-level management exercise in multinational environment at the early years of my professional career. During the 35 years gained experience in the airline and courier industries, built a few successful consulting organizations, steered a school and a technology start-up. Experienced in leadership on the practical and the development sides as well. Recently I’ve enjoyed working in agile leadership and Organizational Network Analysis.
I am an organization development consultant, a senior trainer, a founding member and the managing partner of the Flow Group. I have been into organization development for 15 years and have 20 years of experience with running training courses.
Andrea Frenyo
