Looking forward to enjoyable things that are coming can make you happy. Research shows that not only pleasant memories but also anticipating something enjoyable gives you a good feeling. By thinking about future activities and visualizing them, you can already feel happy now.
It’s nice to prepare for something you are looking forward to. This could be a vacation or a cozy dinner with friends. The anticipation is important because it makes your life more enjoyable. Regularly dreaming about fun things to come brings extra joy and motivation.
By thinking about what you want to do, you can also better choose what is truly important to you. You can then spend your time and energy on things that matter to you. This makes your life more pleasant and meaningful. You not only enjoy the activity itself but also the anticipation of it. In short, dreaming about the future makes you happier.
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- The optimal amount of free time seems to be between 2 and 4 hours per day
- Well-rested people are more positive
- More money will make you happier
- Do things that makes you happy everyday, since happy workers are 12% more productive
- Imagine how your life would be without the beautiful moments from the past; this can help you feel better about how it is now
- Explore a map for each month’s cycle that not only includes things to do, but also things to avoid
- Looking forward to your vacation and making travel plans often makes you happier than the trip itself
- Scatterfocus
