If You Do These 4 Simple Things, Even You Can Achieve A Greater Level Of Happiness

According to the National Institutes of Health, the hypothalamus gets activated when showing gratitude. This can have positive effects on quality of sleep, stress level and general well-being.

Neuroscientists have found that when we label our emotions, we're less likely to be subjected to "amygdala hijack," or the fight or flight emotional response that is triggered when highly emotion memories come to us. It keeps you from overreacting and provides a stronger sense of control. 

Neuroscientist Paul King says that anxiety and stress are reduced when we live with less hesitation and just make a decision. Planning, being methodical and setting goals allows us to feel more in control and less stressed. 

Tons of research has been done on the power of human touch. When you hug someone, the levels of oxytocin, a bonding chemical, are released in the brain.