Does choice = freedom, or does too much choice limit your happinmess?
All the choices available offer more freedom than ever before, but they come at a cost. People are overwhelmed with choice, sometimes to the point of not being able to choose at all.
Research suggests that you will be much happier when you restrict your choices. When you are faced with too many choices it can be almost impossible to choose.
In this compelling video, Barry Schwartz, the author of The Paradox of Choice, believes that the freedom of choice provided by endless options increases expectations, leads to indecision and unhappiness.
He believes that happiness might be easier than you think
Maybe, limiting your options and choices, can increase your level of happiness. Try limiting rour choices, you'll find that decision making is less stressful.
If your to-do list is overwhelming, pick just three thing you want to do today. Focus on getting these three things done before anything else; it will give you a feeling of accomplishment.
Simple keys to give your mood a boost:
Give something away
When you do something good for someone else, it helps you to feel happier because it makes you feel that your life has more purpose.
Do a simple act of kindness
It doesn't even have to cost you money, people feel valued when you give them time. Just giving a small gift or doing an act of kindness can make you feel much happier.
And selfless acts can help your marriage and friendships become much more enjoyable
Change your thinking
A 2005 study that tracked mood changes in dialysis patients discovered that they were in a good mood most of the time, even though they were having their blood cleaned three times a week. Yet healthy patients thought that life would be miserable when asked to imagine sticking to such a demanding schedule every week.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill
Old habits die hard. If you still find yourself down in the dumps, just give it some time, train yourself to filter out the negatives and focus on what you enjoy.
And do watch the video, it will give you a whole new perspective on choice and happiness
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