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Reflect On Who You Are And Find Authentic Joy Within

September 06, 2016

Instead of searching for possessions and achievements to make you happy, reflect on who you are and find authentic joy within.

We work so hard to have it all: a beautiful home, a loving partner, a successful job and more. But what happens when these successes don't equal happiness in our lives and we're left feeling unfulfilled, unsatisfied and unhappy? How do we get onto the road that leads to happiness? And what are we looking for?

It's common to be unsure about what makes us happy, says psychologist Dr. Robert Holden, director of The Happiness Project in England. "Actually, it's fair to say that often people don't know," he says. To help people figure that out, Dr. Holden runs Happiness NOW. The eight-week course enables participants to embark on a personal development journey to figure out what happiness means to them and how to find joy in their lives.

At the beginning of the program, participants are asked to make a list of possessions, achievements and events they hoped would bring them joy but didn't. "We thought we knew in the past what made us happy, but that's not always the case," Dr. Holden says. "It's quite difficult to know what makes you happy if you don't really know yourself very well."

According to Dr. Holden, you feel happiest when you do begin to get to know who you truly are. "The reason why we're so interested in happiness is because we want to have an experience of our true self," he says. "That's the only reason we really want to be happy. We want to feel that lovely feeling of having no worries: You don't feel pressure and you don't really have to compare yourself to anyone. You just don't have to be somebody."

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One of the easiest ways to lift our sprits and feel more happiness is also the easiest--it's through the choices we make with our food. Food brings nourishment not only to our bodies, but to our spirits.

Change your diet, change your mood?

Science says the answer is yes.

Food isn't just fuel for the body; it feeds the mind and changes our moods. Food scientists are still exploring the big picture regarding food and mood, but it's clear that certain foods definitely have a powerful feel-good factor. Anyone who has ever reached for a sugary snack when stressed out or feeling grouchy knows that the solace you get is fleeting: a few minutes of satisfaction followed by the inevitable blood-sugar crash, with added irritability to boot.

However, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Our dietary choices trigger powerful chemical and physiological changes within the brain that alter our behavior and emotions. The key is nourishing our bodies with foods that not only rejuvenate our bodies, but also provide potent properties to lift our spirits as well. Beyond a quick fix, consistently eating well and making positive supportive food choices ultimately leads to the biggest reward—a happier, energized and more peaceful mind and body.

“The link between emotions and eating is no myth,” says Sherry L. Pagoto, PhD, associate professor of preventive and behavioral medicine at University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. “People do eat to feel better, so the link is there.” “Eating foods high in sugar to escape a bad mood is called emotional eating," Pagoto says. "Mindful eating is the antidote to eating for escape.

There's a clear relationship between food and your state of mind. When you combine strategies for eating regularly with foods that may have a positive effect on your well-being, you can plan meals that help you to feel better—and also avoid foods that may make you feel worse. Now that's something to be happy about!

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