Christmas traditions are stimulating to the senses. The presence of decorations signal that it’s time to celebrate and be happy. Studies reveal that decorating for the holidays improves your mood and helps you recall positive memories. Also, the act of Christmas decorating boosts your happy dopamine hormones. All the more reason to bring out Christmas baubles or even buy new ones.
Twinkling lights make you happier by connecting you to fuzzy childhood feelings
It is crucial to bring out those Christmas lights and Christmas baubles since it is validated by science to put you in a happy mood. Experts say that it causes a neurological shift in your brain. Seeing bright Christmas decor encourages the production of dopamine, which is the brain’s happy hormone. Our brains turn up the switch when it sees twinkling Christmas lights. According to experts, during times of stress and anxiety, Christmas decorations help bring back memories from childhood associated with feelings of joy.
Decorations serve as a trigger to these awesome emotions. It is especially beneficial if you decorate early since you can harness the excitement of the holidays sooner. Enjoy the excitement and dopamine rush of the Christmas season.
Remember your loved ones with love
Decorating during Christmas also helps you feel more connected with loved ones you have lost. Twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and socks stuffed with gifts help you remember activities you shared with loved ones. It helps make you feel calmer when you are reminded of a loved one and how they were when they were still alive.
It helps bring back happy times with people who have passed away.
Positive activities make you feel cheery.
Doing positive activities boost your mood. This theory can be traced to cognitive behavioural therapy. If you start acting happy you will be happy.
Switching up your behaviour can shift your emotional state. The simple act of smiling can make you feel good. It follows that engaging in fun activities such as decorating for Christmas helps enhance your mood and create a dopamine rush.
The presence of colourful lights and vivid colours of Christmas baubles helps you experience holiday cheer.
If you experienced a tough and challenging year, holidays could provide you with a little peace. Decorations are a reminder that you can still make the best of the season.
A home decked up with Christmas decor foster social connection.
Christmas decorations outside your home help with your social life. Once your neighbours and passersby see the play of Christmas lights and other Christmas baubles on your home they will see you as more approachable and friendly. This theory is based on a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
Decorations help send a message when you’re not there to interact with people. You might not be available to send a greeting to your neighbours the way you used to. It is especially crucial in a COVID pandemic where social distancing is nonnegotiable.
Holidays this year can be a struggle for most people because of the looming threat of the pandemic. Decorating with Christmas baubles and lights helps lift your mood. If you’re feeling particularly depressed, it is helpful if you consult with a mental health professional and practice coping skills. Talk to someone to help get you through rough times.
It also helps if you celebrate this Christmas, focusing on gratitude. Stick to the essentials for a successful holiday celebration.
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