4 reasons why IGNORING some things will make you HAPPIER

7/30/2021

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Society Story: 4 reasons why IGNORING some things will make you HAPPIER

Sometimes it's better not to pay attention to some things at all than to try to deal with everythin the right way. Keep reading if you're interested in this topic.

#1 Even your own inner monologue can be too much sometimes

Our internal monologues can go as fast as 400 words per minute and most of the time we don’t realize we’re doing it. Not getting anxious and ignoring some stress can make our self image a lot better, because there is less negative self-talk.

#2 Our brain may perceive bad news from around the globe as a threat

In this day and age there’s always some crisis somewhere that demands attention. Even if it doesn’t affect us directly, our brain can still perceive it as a threat.

Lay off the news and go on an information diet once in a while. It can do wonders for your stress levels, improve your sleep and ease your chronic fatigue.

#3 Littlest things that distract you are actually a HUGE problem!

Ignoring stimuli in our surroundings is the best way to concentrate. Actively avoiding distractors has been shown to be more effective at helping you focus than simply trying to get your brain to concentrate more intensely.

#4 Choosing only few things to concentrate on is a good idea!

Paying attention to fewer things means that what’s left gets much more focus. This way you can actually achieve more by doing less.

No one is perfect but if you want to improve performance or simply be better at being a friend or a spouse, limiting the things you pay attention to can work miracles.

Do you believe that knowing the art of ignoring things is crucial for a happy life? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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6 Comments

l cgosselin

I ignore my husband when he is being particularly annoying, it works! It’s a lot less stressful! 🤣

Allison Aspden

Yes - there are some good tips here. One good approach is select one problem/task, concentrating on solving that. That go to the next task. One life-long fault I have is tackling too many things simultaneously.

Leticia Olsen

🙏🏼#4 Best to concentrate to important thing to do and finish it one at the time.

Allison Aspden

Yes - taking a break from threatening news - is easier said than done.

Doris Dallaire

My mom said she went on diet of not paying attention to the news at times during the war because it was too scary and overwhelming and nothing she could do about what was going on. I think it’s good advice. Not stop paying attention for months on end but now we are bombarded day and night with the bad news. We need to take a break sometimes.