Top 10 things that make us happiest
A new survey has found that most of us enjoy a good giggle above any other of life’s pleasures. And it doesn’t cost a penny.
In an increasingly materialistic world, it is family, friends and the beauty of nature that seem to make people the happiest.
The survey, organised by Apples to mark the start of the import season, asked more than 2,000 people from across the UK to name the simple things that make life more pleasurable. The following are the 10 pleasures:
Laughter
Twenty-two per cent of those questioned chose laughter as their most important pleasure.
Laughter is the best medicine. It is highly infectious and among other things is a great relaxant for your body and a means of boosting your immune system. It brings about the release of endorphins and is a tonic for your heart
Sharing great food with great friends
Sharing great food with great friends was rated second with 21 per cent.
Relishing a delectable meal is uplifting. Bonding over a luncheon or dinner with your best pals makes it a happier experience.
Receiving a hug
Receiving a hug was in third place with 19 per cent.
Hugging is a great stress buster, a signal of acceptance and has been known to lower blood pressure and heart rate.
Feeling the sun on your face
Exposing yourself to the first rays of the sun is very rejuvenating and helps you get rid of sleepiness.
Taking time out with a good book
Reading a good book transports you to a different world which is tranquil and stress-free. It helps improve your memory, word power and writing skills and makes you smarter Walking on the beach
Walking on the beach is not just a great workout but a fine refexology treatment and a relaxant as well.
Make your experience more happy by making your mind wander, gazing at the blue waters and picking up shells on the way.
Lying in freshly laundered sheets
The comforts and smells of freshly laundered or washed sheets set the mood for a night of blissful sleep.
Watching a spectacular sunset
Watching the sun rise and set are highly effective in lowering stress levels. In India, the Taj Mahal is a much-liked destination to watch the sun set.
Reminiscing over old photographs
Scanning old photographs evokes soul-soothing and nostalgic memories.
Catching the smell of freshly cut grass
Studies have revealed that a chemical released by freshly mowed grass can help people relax and make them cheerful, thus slowing down the decline in mental ability with age.
"It seems that in an overly complicated and stressful world we're looking for ways to re-connect with what really matters," the Daily Express quoted Ralph Walker, head of marketing for Apples from New Zealand, as saying.
"It's the simplest things in life that do not cost us anything which seem to bring us the most happiness," he said.
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