Life feels Meh? Here is the reason.

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I was at a stage in my life, losing spark in everything. I changed my routine and followed some steps. Before that,

Happiness can never be felt in your hard phase. Still, we can revive our lives with joy.

Yes, Happiness and joy are two different things.

Difference Between Happiness and Joy:

If I ask you,” Are you happy right now?”, the answer wouldn’t end with either “Yes” or ‘’No”, because happiness is measured with the long-term of your life. You would start questioning yourself, “Do I have enough funds in my account?” “Am I going to get that promotion? "Do I have a good life partner?” Happiness is measured through the long-term progress of your life.

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Joy is a moment feel at presence, which can be measured. For example, if you play with a puppy or meet your childhood friends will make you feel joy in the present moment. Joy can be felt at the present moment, also during your difficult times.

Science Behind Joy:

The neurobiology of joy is complex, but there are stand-out hormones that make you feel positive in your hard times — Dopamine, Serotonin, Endorphins, and Oxytocin. The great thing is that joy can be found by increasing these hormones.

Activities that help you to increase feel-good hormones:

1. Do a physical Activity — Go for a walk, do 30 minutes of workouts, go for a run, etc.
2. Engage in Volunteering Activities — It helps to release the feel-good hormones by seeing others happy.
3. Start Meditation.
4. Cook your favourite meal.
5. Go hiking with your friend.
6. Spend time with your partner.

What is Prolonged Meh called as:

The state that you lost spark in life for prolong period is known as Anhedonia. The state where Dopamine not flow into the brain and loses the positive feelings. Many reasons cause anhedonia:

Chronic Stress

Unprocessed Emotions

Lifestyle Imbalance

Mental Health Disorders(Depression and Anxiety).

Approximately 8% of US adults will experience depression in a given year, and approximately 20% will experience an episode of depression during their lifetime.

Anhedonia will be treated with a healthcare professional or Mental Healthcare Provider by having you perform the tests. You should be aware of this health condition when you are facing prolonged depression.

I would like to hear in the comments about what made you revive the lost spark in your life, which might help other readers.