We are often told the secret to happiness is to live in the moment. However, research shows that feeling nostalgic for our past has its benefits as well.

According to Linda Rising, a leading expert, many of us experience nostalgia as a bittersweet emotion. It combines the memory of good times with the ache of loss. You might think that people who are more nostalgic are more prone to sadness and depression, but remembering can bring us benefits, Rising explains:

Research shows that nostalgic reflection makes us more optimistic. It reaffirms our social connections. And by remembering important things about the past, it lays out a vision for a hopeful future.

Source: https://www.infoq.com/news/2020/12/benefits-nostalgia/

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