How To Be Happy
Living a positive, happy and healthy life has always been my priority. And it seems to be working out pretty well. I find keeping things positive, calm and simple has definitely made a difference in my perspective and the way I deal with adversity.
So I wanted to share with you my top tips on how we can lead a happy life;
think happy - say thank you and be grateful often
offer your services and volunteer for something
eliminate desire and selflessness
avoid eating alone - share meals with other people at least once or twice a week
find your simple happy - is it bubbles? is it treating yourself to a morning coffee? is it watching Friends episodes? try to do it often
consider adopting or buying a pet
communicate - with your partner - practice crystal clear communication - be vulnerable and show your true self
make a stress list and work through it
create happiness habits such as listening to mindful music while working
prioritise sleep - get at least eight hours a night
call or connect to friends or family at least once a week
don’t waste your worries on the future, on things that haven’t happened yet. Choose faith over fear
do your shadow work - study your limiting beliefs that you need to heal
make plans for special holidays or occasions so you are not left disappointed
make your days count
enjoy every sunset or get up for sunrise and appreciate it
get a passport and use it
laugh
Create your Happy List. We are all different when it comes to things that make us happy. Have you considered lately what makes you happy – what brings you simple pleasures or great joy?
By taking time to reflect on your happy list, acknowledging them, and incorporating them into your day, your week or your month will make a great difference to your wellbeing and mental health.
So grab some paper and make your list. Place it somewhere prominent so you see it each day.
For me its;
Freshly mowed grass
Clean bedsheets
Warm cosy quilt
Blowing bubbles
Watching the glow of a fire
Warm shower
Watching the sunrise and/or sunset
Passionate love
Toe touches
To be more specific you can break your list up with;
Activities that make you happy
Items that make you happy
People that make you happy
Songs that make you happy
Shows that make you happy
Sounds crazy but I when experiencing happiness, I say thank you. I say it aloud or in my head, and I thank it for bringing me happiness.
Who doesn’t wish to be happy? More happiness in everyone’s day would be appreciated I’m sure. What ways do you make a concentrated effort to be happy and share happiness? We would love it if you joined the conversation and left a comment below
