Study: Depressed or Down? Classical Music Boost Positivity More than Previously Thought

 

Depression will affect 50% of people during their lifetimes. And all of us have our downtimes, due to stress and more. An easy, quick, and safe way to give the brain a healthy boost of positivity, is by listening to classical music, a study has found.

Don't let the fancy title of the article confuse you, read more here:
https://www.psypost.org/classical-music-enhances-mood-by-triggering-triple-time-locking-in-the-extended-amygdala/

Nothing grows in your comfort zone

Just after coming across the previous meme where I said something about change, I found this one. And it says it all. The inside of the jar is both comforting and safe, and uncomfortable and unsafe. But most people are afraid of change, of making the right decisions, of taking a leap of faith. So they remain put, they keep on making the same mistakes as before, until they look back years later with utter regret. Because then it's too late.

Humorous life advice about changing your mind

This meme is, of course, sarcastic. Seen from another angle. But quite striking. Don't grow, rather stagnate. Avoid change, stay in that uncomfortable, damaging comfort zone. Because change leads to growth.

Consistency is vital for happiness and success

 Keep on grinding those daily steps to get to your goal. All the big platforms, like YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, and others makes it clear that regular, consistent posting and uploading of videos is crucial, so that's a lesson I've learned. Similarly, one needs to determine a series of good habits, and do it daily. Habits are, after all, just consistent actions.

Enjoy life's journey to the fullest

Maybe not stand on a banana peel next time you attend a funeral, Chuckie.

It matters what you are doing

 Ah, at last, now I'm getting the chance to debunk a meme. This one is not entirely true, so don't make it your day's motto. Of course it matters what others are doing when you love them! The reason we have friends is that we are interested in what they're doing. And if they're talking behind your back about you, it matters to you! So, meme debunked. The internet is a better place now.

Grow silently and steadily

 I wanted to ridicule this after thinking of a Chinese doctor joke, but the sentiment is too true for that. Anything can be broken fast, but it takes time to build it. A brilliant future takes a while to build, but destroying value with one stupid act is easy.

Do it poorly rather than nothing perfectly

 Rather do something poorly, than doing nothing perfectly. Read this again.

WHY are you not making your hobby or passion your source of income?

 From the same article I mentioned in another post, this screenshot. I am a huge advocate that people should only do a job they have a passion for, preferably self-employed. Why would anyone want to spend 8 or more hours every day, plus another hour or two on the road to work, out of 16 hours awake, when one can rather do what you love?

When I become president of the world, I'll make it compulsory for everyone over 18 to have their skills and passions tested. It is astonishing, but if you ask a 100 people what their dream job is, they'll tell you it's not their current job. Why on earth are they not following their own passions, and rather that of someone else that do?

Anything can be monetized, and an income derived from, but the problem is, most people are afraid of themselves. They don't do introspection, and they shy away from analyzing their own strengths and weaknesses. Do yourself a favor: Invest in yourself. Get to know yourself. Ask yourself some uncomfortable questions, like: What is my one big dream? Where exactly do I want to be over exactly five years from now? And what is my exact plan and steps to get there? 99% of people cannot answer these basic questions clearly and on the spot. Can you?

 

Be prepared even during times of peace

 Life is, unfortunately, all about the strongest person wins. We are not in our cavemen days anymore, so I'm not talking about physical fights here. I have personally met some real geeks, that I'm more cautious about, than some big potato heads with muscles. It's all about acquiring some special skills that gives you leverage when a crisis pops up. If you're not strong, use your brain to win a battle and ultimately the war, that we call Life.

Stop exercising and start training

 

I'm a bit conflicted about this wisdom on the meme. It's a screenshot I took from an article, making a point that is highly debatable.

Isn't life a journey? Should we not enjoy the trip? But the article says one should focus on a goal, like going to the gym to exercise, to accomplish something at a later date. While that's true, how about going for a walk, why have an end goal in sight? Why not just enjoy the walk, while also having an end point in mind?

Few people enjoy a gym, that's why so many people stop going before their contracts expire. Those that stick it out all have goals, like losing some weight that they can measure, or a certain number of exercises they can perform, or to get fit for an athletic event. But the artificial exercise itself they don't really enjoy, at least not day after day. They keep on going, because they keep their goal in mind.

In my humble opinion, one should enjoy the steps as well towards a goal one is passionate about. Keep an eye on the goal, but admire the scenery while enjoying the journey at the same time.

To get myself fit, I dropped out of gym, and started walking through the woods with a backpack. It doesn't feel like exercise, but it certainly helped my physique a lot. I enjoy each step, while being happy when I reach a certain point on the route.

 

Determine your own timeline to accomplish goals

 This meme is pretty much a cliché these days. Everyone has seen it all over social media. It's true that one should not focus on age when accomplishing something.

The British actor Michael Caine bought his first car at age 35, being too broke before then. And he did it with some sweet revenge, too. He went to a Bentley dealership in ordinary clothes, right after getting his pay check for his first breakthrough movie.
The salesman treated him like dirt. Then he went over to the Rolls-Royce dealership across the road, where a salesman had some good manners. An hour or three later, Caine pulled out in a new Rolls-Royce, then he circled the block, honking each time he passed the Bentley dealership. Let this motivate you to go make a movie.

 

Your priorities explain why you look like you look like :D

 I wish more people would pay attention to this. Priorities. So many people are stupid enough to screw up their future by doing things that jeopardize their long-term happiness. People wanting instant satisfaction, and in the process destroying a bigger satisfaction in the future just around the corner, with deceit and lies. They don't succeed in fooling anyone but themselves. What people prioritize are there for everyone to see.

Do as a clock and keep going

Don't give up. Turn your ultimate dream into a goal by adding a date to it, type out the steps to get there, and start doing it. Don't quit. Balance your attention between the small steps and the big goal, and keep working that plan. Occasionally adjust the steps, but keep your passion for your goal, and work your plan.