Having an extra slice of cake, buying expensive clothes, or sleeping in until 11 AM may bring you great enjoyment. It might be something that makes your week worth it or how you get through a stressful day. Still, you may feel embarrassment or shame if you admit to it. This is why “guilty pleasures” exist. It comes from the idea that when we treat ourselves, it can sometimes leave us feeling guilty. Perhaps we don’t feel we deserved it, or we don’t think it was a responsible way to spend our money. What if we told you that you shouldn’t feel bad about your guilty pleasures and that they are actually fantastic for you? Keep reading to discover why you should indulge occasionally.
Psychologists say that buying things for yourself can make you feel better because it gives you a chance to take control of your situation. It can also give you social contact and a confidence boost from changes you make to your self-image. It may be that as well as lifting your mood, when you buy a treat, you might just be looking after yourself.
Permitting yourself to enjoy things can help you deal with symptoms of anxiety and depression. It can even be a protective factor against depression. Life isn’t easy, and when we’re struggling, we need to be kind to ourselves. Indulging in the things that bring us joy can get us through tough times. As long as your guilty pleasure is harmless, there is no reason not to do it. Our brain’s neural (神经的) pathways light up when we do things we enjoy. This makes it easier to gain feelings of happiness.
As we said earlier, guilt and happiness can be mixed up in our minds. Rather than fighting them or trying to change them, welcome them. It might have a better result in increasing your happiness.
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