Did You Know You Can Rewire Your Brain For Happiness

Imagine this: you suddenly become famous on social media one night. As a result, you are getting more likes, more followers, more attention, and a lot more recognition! Won't you love that?😍

I mean who doesn't want more?

We in some way are addicted to the word “more.”

However, in this pursuit of "more" leads to a never-ending cycle of dissatisfaction and an elusive sense of fulfilment most of the time.

Confused? 🤔 Let me simplify.

Contrary to popular belief, happiness isn't about having more; rather this happens due to presence of Scarcity Loop. 🔁

🧠 Your brain is wired to seek out rewards and avoid pain. This survival mechanism is what psychologist calls Scarcity Loop.

🏃🏻 When you constantly chase after more, you perceive a lack of something as a threat to your happiness leading to anxiety, depression and what not.

For example - who doesn't want more money? I am sure you do too.💰

📉 However, suddenly if your income stream shrinks, your anxiety kicks in even though the existing amount might still be sufficient to handle your daily necessities.

🧠 This happens because, your brain perceive that gap created as a threat and creates a mental signal to your body ensuring that the money gap needs to be filled as soon as possible or else it will become a roadblock in your happiness.

That is where things need to change. 🖐🏻

You need to break free from this loop by rewiring your brain towards finding happiness despite the ebbs and flows of life. And here are a few simple yet powerful ways in which you can do that 🧠:

➡️ Keep a gratitude journal: Every day, take a few minutes to write down three things you're grateful for. Focus on the simple joys and everyday blessings that often go unnoticed. I have a detailed video on journaling on my YouTube channel. You can use it as a reference to start your journey.

➡️ Practice mindfulness: Engage in activities that bring you into the present moment, such as meditation, yoga, or simply spending time in nature. Even 2 minutes breathing exercise works.

➡️ Simplify your life’s complexities: Declutter your physical and digital space. Reduce your consumption of baseless content and focus on experiences. I set away at least 1 day at the end of each week for decluttering tasks.

Remember, happiness isn't a destination; it's a journey. Embrace the idea -"less is more" to find the true meaning of happiness in your life.