These 14 Psychological Facts Just Might Have You Thinking Differently

8. Your favorite song(s) are probably linked to an emotional event.

Just as music can change your perception of the present, a specific song can take you back to a very different time. Just listening to it will remind you fondly of the first time you heard it. Of course, the more you hear it in different contexts, the more this connection can fade.

9. Money can actually buy happiness.

Yes, it is true. People who are struggling financially will naturally be more stressed. Have you ever heard a poor person say that money can’t buy happiness? I don’t think so. But there is a ceiling. When people reach an income of about $75,000 to $80,000, their happiness levels don’t change, even if they make more money. Basically, if they can feed themselves and have a place to live without the fear of running out of money, people will be happy.

10. Spending money on other people makes you happy.

Buying therapeutic gifts for yourself often seems empty, like drinking alone, but when you buy gifts for other people, you can actually be happier. We’re not telling you to spend your money irresponsibly, but buying (or making) gifts for other people is also giving a gift.

11. Spending money on experiences rather than objects makes you happier.

Doing or seeing something exciting creates a better memory than just picking up an item and looking at it over and over again. After all, you will have more to say and the act of actually going and doing something is more rewarding than just getting an article.

12. Meditation and prayer can cut stress.

You don’t have to be religious to meditate, and studies show that regular quiet sitting is good for your health. You might think you don’t have time, but the next time you want to relax in front of the TV, try to breathe slowly and evenly and clear your mind for a moment.

13. You can convince your brain that you slept well, even if you didn’t.

Take a deep breath and think about the quality of your sleep last night. If you can convince yourself of this, you will feel some energy. This is called “placebo sleep,” but don’t use it as an excuse not to sleep. You still need it.

14. Surrounding yourself with happy people makes you happy.

You know that friend who complains all the time and isn’t happy with everything? Do you know how you feel after spending time with him? Exactly. Spending time with positive and happy people touches you and lifts your mood.

Also, don’t be such a negative friend, be someone’s positive friend!Take a deep breath and try to remember some of these things the next time you struggle to understand why you feel a certain way or why someone else acts the way they do. You will feel good in the end and it will make your life much easier.