Capturing the excitement of the Olympics in your daily routine: "Everywhere you look, there is joy."

You're not the only one who gets excited and cheers for unfamiliar athletes during the Paris Olympics.

The opening ceremony of this year's Olympics attracted a record-breaking 34 million viewers, and overall viewership is up 79% from the previous summer games in Tokyo.

The Olympics, which take place in France, are enjoyed globally and bring immense joy to the country. The passion exhibited in Paris, including Jason Kelce's Ilona Maher shirt, is considered patriotic. However, psychologists argue that this major sporting event also fulfills basic psychological needs.

The Olympics can make you feel happy, and you can maintain that joy even after the closing ceremony.

Fitting in while standing out

According to Daniel Wann, a researcher at Murray State University who studies sports fandom, humans have a strong desire to belong, and when we support sports teams, we feel as though we are part of something larger. In those moments, characteristics such as race or gender become less significant.

The key to happiness is connection, according to Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology at UC Riverside who specializes in human happiness.

She states that humans have an innate need to be connected, assist one another, and operate in unison.

The Olympics are unique because we can relate to others when we cheer for Team U.S.A, but we also yearn to be distinctive. This desire is met because not all fans share the same team preferences. Every fan is unique.

""Sport enables individuals to stand out while still fitting in," Wann remarks."

Bearing witness to greatness

Watching sports is motivated by storylines, especially at the Olympics where we learn more about athlete backstories, increasing our investment.

""The canvas is so much larger for these stories, making it a perfect scenario for fans to write and paint on," he says."

Numerous tales have been featured in the Olympics news, including the entertaining "Pommel Horse Guy," the composed Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dikeç, and the rugby player Ilona Maher.

Watching athletes succeed gives us a warm feeling in our chests, which is known as elevation, according to psychologist Jonathan Haidt. This feeling arises when we witness greatness, such as hard work finally paying off or moments of kindness.

Elevation can be found in everyday moments, such as when a young man helped an injured bird in a parking lot, according to Lyubomirsky.

""This new moment was so beautiful, and I felt connected, even though it was a small thing," she says."

Build community to experience that connection again

What remains after the confetti settles and the anthems cease playing?

"While Wann hopes that individuals hold onto memories and experience joy through them, the truth is that everyone is seeking the next thrill, isn't it?"

Following a sport year-round with friends can provide structure and routine, which are essential for human thriving, according to Lyubomirsky, who experienced this firsthand with her college hockey team.

If you enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from participating in a group activity, such as cheering for your country, there are other options available that can fulfill that need. These could include shared interests like watching a TV show or reading a book, or more hands-on activities like gardening, as suggested by Lyubomirsky.

Strengthening relationships, whether it's through one-on-one interactions or larger groups, is likely to make you happier or maintain happiness, according to her.

Find things worth celebrating

Stella Grizont, a work happiness coach, notes that while there's much to celebrate during the Olympics, we're often more reserved in acknowledging the positive aspects of our daily lives.

"In order to survive, we need to be alert to threat, but this bias creates a filter that skews our perception of reality. To flourish and thrive, we must override this gravitational pull."

Instead of missing out on celebrating Olympic wins every day, try focusing on the small victories that occur daily in your own life, suggests Grizont. These could include accomplishments such as planning a meeting, completing a report, or simply arriving home safely.

"The celebration is happening everywhere, and it doesn't have to be a gold medal; the small things are just as important."

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