Achieve happiness is, for the vast majority, that goal that they want strongly in their day to day. Therefore, it is not strange that Among the best -selling books in Spain are titles such as ‘How to make good things happen to you’, by Marián Rojas Estepé. Or that the phrases of this doctor specialized in psychiatry become viral in social networks.
Get to be really happy It is one of our mantras and, achieve it or not, depends a lot on stress and how we behave before those difficult or tense situations that we face daily. Therefore, this has been the subject of countless studies that try to shed light and know the keys to be happier throughout our lives.
In 2015, Harvard University published the results of an investigation led by psychiatrist Robert Waldinger in which they studied hundreds of people throughout their adult life, from adolescence to their old age. In it, It was concluded that the happiest people are those surrounded by real and warm connections with others. That is, the importance of quality interpersonal relationships as essential pillars for a full and balanced life stands out. Something that even exceeded factors such as wealth or fame in its impact on long -term happiness and health.
What should we do to achieve happiness?
To achieve happiness it seems that great things must not be done, nor reach high goals, but Just be well surrounded by the people you want. And, as confirmed This Harvard study That we have mentioned earlier, warm relationships not only provide well -being, they also seem to keep the physically stronger persons. Even the brain becomes more acute. Experts also observed that These people are less vulnerable to depression, they are less likely to suffer from diabetes and heart disease And, in case of getting sick, they recover faster than normal.
Another important factor is that having a confidence network around you and feeling dear manages to delay aging and cognitive deterioration, so they are key in people’s lives. And is that These connections with the people around you act as shock absorbers in the face of stressproviding emotional support and promoting healthy lifestyle habits. On the contrary, Conflict or superficial relationships They can increase stress levels and negatively affect health.
Yes indeed, These are quality relations, not quantity. Robert Waldinger, current director of the Harvard University Study, emphasizes that having one or two relationships in which we can fully trust is more beneficial than maintaining numerous superficial connections. And he adds that Social connections not only influence our mental health, but also our physical health. The sensation of loneliness and isolation can have harmful effects on our cardiovascular health and in our immune system.
In short, Investing in our personal relationships and in our emotional well -being is the key to achieving happiness And, above all, have a fuller and more healthy life.
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