Sad lyrics set to a peppy tune. But maybe the lyrics aren’t so sad after all. In a recent study on mice, activating happy memories increased long-term resilience to stress even more effectively than actually experiencing a new happy event. This could explain why we like to sit on bar stools and reminisce about the gold ole days or maybe why little kids love to hear the same story over and over. The next time you’re feeling down in the dumps it might make sense to try some relaxation techniques followed up with spending time thinking about happy memories. Glory days indeed.
Glory Days