Professor Bruce Hood, a developmental psychologist from the University of Bristol, stated that happiness and a more satisfying life can be achieved by following simple strategies and habits. He added that stress and anxiety can be managed by applying the following simple techniques:

In stressful situations: practice self-distancing and talk about yourself in the third person.

In conflict situations: consider the matter from the other person’s perspective.

In anxiety situations: calm yourself using the box breathing technique: inhale for four seconds, hold your breath for four seconds, exhale for four seconds, hold your breath for four seconds, and repeat several times.

Professor Hood also pointed out that how we interact with others is important since we are social beings, and the happiest moments come from interacting with others. Therefore, he recommends strategies such as:

Planning group activities that others enjoy.

Making an effort to forgive others.

He emphasized the importance of making these simple strategies part of our lives to ensure their lasting effect.