85-Year Study Reveals Secret To Happiness And A Longer Life
Harvard researchers asked themselves in 1938: what makes us happy in life? After 85 years and studies with more than 700 global participants, we have an answer.
Career, achievement, money, exercise, and a healthy diet don’t make us happy. Despite what you might hear from the media, entertainment, being successful in life has nothing to do with any of these factors.
If you think the gym or working those extra hours will release some type of joy, you’re sorely mistaken.
Positive relationships are the key to happier, healthier, longer lives.
The study used health records from 724 participants around the world, and asked detailed questions about their lives every two years, CNBC described. They found that our relationships affect us physically.
Romantic strife can lead to stress, and sleepless nights. Close friends who listen and help us when we’re down bring us back up. It’s just that simple! (LEARN MORE: Watch And Be Inspired By Asbury Revival’s Inter-Denominational Phenomenon)
Being unconditionally loved and supported by those around us can literally make us live longer! And there is always one place where you are guaranteed that unconditionality. It’s the same place you’ll find eternal support. Can you guess where we’re talking about?
The study noted seven key themes that enhance our social connections.
- Safety and Security — who would you call upon in a crisis in the middle of the night?
- Learning and Growth — who evokes a light inside you that pushes you to evolve?
- Emotional Closeness — who can you confide in about anything? Who protects you when you’re vulnerable?
- Identity Affirmation and Shared Experiences — who helps you become more secure in your experiences and identity?
- Romantic Intimacy — even if you’re not married or in a relationship, who is always available to be at your side?
- Help — who do you turn to when you’re in need of support?
- Fun and Relaxation — who brings you joy?
He is always with you. He will always guide you. He will never leave your side.
Whether it’s your family, your community, your spouse, or your relationship with God, you are never alone. Together, we can fight to protect marriage, our community.
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