Wellness
Live a Truly Good Life, Not Just for Social Media | Dr. Ddnard
Discover genuine happiness in real life and how to train your brain to focus on the positive.
In a world increasingly dominated by social media, Dr. Ddnard encourages us to question the nature of true happiness. She emphasizes living a genuinely fulfilling life in the real world and shifting our mindset to focus on joy rather than dwelling on sorrow.
In an era where social media plays a crucial role in everyone's daily lives, many may become engrossed in the image they cultivate online. However, sustainable happiness should genuinely stem from our real lives. Dr. Ddnard Napattalung emphasizes the importance of choosing to live a truly good life, not merely creating a positive image on social media.
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The World of Social Media Versus Real Life
Citing the example of Demi Moore, who faced criticism regarding her appearance on social media, Dr. Ddnard highlights that most people tend to comment on or judge others without considering the impact. The tone of communication can easily turn an ordinary matter into a major issue. She invites us to consider that if we had to choose between living a good life only on social media and living a genuinely good life in the real world, we should choose the latter. However, she also emphasizes that we can have both: a good life in reality and the choice to communicate positive things on social media.
The Power of Rising Again: Resilience in Life
Life often presents unexpected events that can leave us shocked, down, or in pain. But Dr. Ddnard reminds us that the crucial thing is to “pick yourself up, mend yourself, and rise again.” No matter how many times we fall, rising again doesn't mean the pain disappears forever. Instead, it's about doing it repeatedly, often, and never giving up the ability to stand tall every time we fall. This isn't about naturally "strong" people, but about those who "do it often, don't give up, do it repeatedly."
Training Your Brain to Remember Happiness
Many times, we might feel sad or in pain, but if we consider it, the happy moments in our lives far outnumber them. The brains of humans and animals are designed for self-protection, which makes us prone to remembering painful or dangerous experiences well, to avoid similar events in the future. This is the work of the “reptilian brain,” or the primitive system that causes us to ruminate on painful issues, even when many good things are happening.
Therefore, Dr. Ddnard advises us to “transcend the functioning of the reptilian brain” by shifting our focus from things we dislike to contemplating the good stories and happiness that occur in life, so that our brain remembers and focuses more on positive things.
Choosing to live a truly good life every day, practicing resilience, and shifting our mental focus will help us build a life truly full of happiness and inner stability.
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