1. Kindness
No one can be truly happy without sharing happiness with others. To live a joyful life, practice kindness, sympathy for others and be generous to the people around you. As the Dali Lama once said, “If you want others to be happy practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
2. Open to Change
3. Social Life
Lonely people rarely find true happiness. Make connections with other people, whether it’s family members or friends. Building strong relationships with other people add meaning to life, which increases joy and happiness. Spend some extra time with loved one, talking about the future, life’s challenges and working out problems.
4. Community Service
We’ve all heard the old adage, “Giving is better than receiving.” When it comes to finding happiness, this is still true. In a study published by the National Academy of Sciences, they discovered that happiness from doing good deeds for others was more gratifying than self-gratification. Think about volunteering at a local charitable organization or contributing a few extra dollars to your favorite charity. You’ll be surprised at the happiness you will feel from sharing your time and treasure.
5. Complete a Project
When you find yourself swallowed up in everyday responsibilities, take some time out to work on a favorite hobby or project. Walking past an unfinished project can increase feelings of guilt and worthlessness. Set aside a few minutes every day to work on a project. Before you know it, the project will be finished and you’ll find satisfaction, self-worth and happiness.
6. Quiet Time
In this hectic world, it’s hard to find time to just think about life. It’s important to spend time each day for self-reflection. Whether you soak in a warm bath or go to a quiet spot out in nature, relax and think about the direction of your life in both the present and the future. Self-discovery is key in relieving stress and finding happiness. Reading inspirational works by philosophers or spiritual leaders can help guide you to self-discovery.
7. Exercise
Even though exercise might seem like work to a lot of people, it can really make you feel great. It is medically proven that exercise boosts your mood. If you’ve had a stressful day at work, go out for a run or do some relaxing yoga exercises to unwind. Exercise gets the brain chemicals stimulated, making you feel relaxed and happy. You’ll also get a confidence boost because regular exercise also makes you look better.
8. Time Management
Are you frazzled by all the things you need to get done in a day? Managing your time can help ease up the pressure and stress in your life. Make a daily schedule that includes all the tasks you need to complete that day. Follow your list and concentrate on one task at a time. You’ll be surprised just how good it feels to cross each thing off the list as you complete it.
9. Keep a Daily Journal
Writing in a daily journal helps you realize all the good things going on in your life. It also helps you change things that bother you. As you write, you might discover bad habits or ideas on how to improve your life that you wouldn’t have realized before. A journal is another way to self-discovery, which can help you attain a joyful life.
10. Let Go of the Past
The past can really get a strangle hold on those that can’t just let it go. If you have something in your past, whether it’s an argument you had with a friend or something you did that you’re not proud of, fix it. Get in touch with the person, have chat and patch things up.
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