Whether it’s found in a sense of peace or unconditional acceptance, happiness is something we all search for. It’s not always easy to know how you’ll find your own personal happiness. Except by trying different things and seeing what works best.
The good news is that you can be happier than ever before. All it takes are some small changes in your regular habits to make this happen.
The journey to happiness starts with a plan. Here are some steps everyone can take every day, monthly or yearly in order create their own version of happiness.
Daily Habits to Follow
Smile
The brain is a complicated organ according to studies, but it’s also one of the most incredible. When you smile or laugh your brain releases dopamine into circulation for an instant high that makes people around us happy too.
The next time you feel down, try smiling and see what happens. You can also start your day by looking at yourself in the mirror with a big smile on your face.
Exercise
The benefits of exercise go beyond your physical health. Exercise can help reduce stress, feelings or anxiety and depression while boosting self-esteem and happiness. You don’t have to train for a triathlon or scale cliffs – unless that’s what makes you happy anyways.
When you start a new exercise routine, be patient and stick with it. Don’t overdo the first few days of your program or else they can end up costing more time than expected.
Get Enough Sleep
We all know the importance of sleep. No matter how much modern society steers us toward less hours in bed. We need to get our required eight or nine rocks worth for optimal health and well-being. It’s just that simple!
The average adult needs 7-8 hours of sleep every night. If you find yourself fighting the urge to nap during your day or just generally feel like something is missing from life. It might be time for an extra round with some sleep!
Be Thankful
There’s a reason why Gratitude quotes are so popular. Simply being grateful can give your mood an instant boost, among other benefits. For example, two-part study found that practicing gratitude has significant impact on feelings of hope and happiness.
Living a life with no regrets is impossible. So, start each day by acknowledging one thing you’re grateful for. You can do this while brushing your teeth or waiting for that snoozed alarm to go off.
Appreciate Other’s Efforts
The science of happiness has found that one way to be more satisfied with life is by performing acts of kindness. A sincere compliment can brighten someone’s day and make you feel better too.
Give them your best smile and say it with a confident voice. You might be surprised by how good that makes you feel.
You can never go wrong with a compliment! If you want to offer someone some positive feedback on their physical appearance, make sure it’s done humbly and respectfully.
Weekly Habits
Have A Friends Gathering
When was the last time you spoke to someone who made your heart smile? Your friends are what make us a smiling human. Get in touch, reach out and make plans with them on weekends.
How many friends do you have? That’s not what matters. A meaningful relationship with somebody can be better than the alternatives, even if it’s just one or two people.
Getting involved in a local volunteer group or taking an art class is one way to meet new people and make connections. These types of activities often result with you being introduced into other social circles, which may help open up opportunities for friendship too.
Plan Out Your Weekend
Sometimes it can be hard to know where you should start when starting your new fitness routine. The best way is by making a list of what will help get you started. This includes everything from motivation tricks all the way down how many calories you are going to take in your diet plan.
In order to get rid of the mental clutter, it is important that you have a clear mind. The more time spent focusing on your needs and not being distracted by other thoughts will make this easier for yourself as well.
Take A Rest from Your Smartphone
Unplugging is important. You wouldn’t want your earbuds to die on you, would they? Give yourself a break from all that technology and take some time out for yourself. Turn off all electronics for at least 1 hour each week, or as needed throughout the day.
Sometimes all we need is time to ourselves. Give yourself a break and enjoy the simple things in life, like reading or meditating.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Start by trying to do for a short period of time, several times per week.
Explore Nature
Researchers have found that spending 30 minutes or more a week in green spaces can help reduce blood pressure and depression, according to the 2016 study.
Your green space doesn’t have to be an entire parks or backyard. It can also just mean something as simple and small-scale, like your own rooftop garden.
You don’t even need much room for this kind of project. All you’ll want is some soil, planting supplies such us seeds to make your natural view. This is the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise while you’re at it.
Consider Therapy Options
The more we learn about ourselves and how to deal with life’s obstacles. The happier our lives will be. Sometimes when faced with problems. It can help if you think back on something similar that happened in your past before solving this current issue.
Speaking with a therapist is not just for those who have been diagnosed with any specific illness. If you hit an emotional wall (due to any of the reasons), consider reaching out to someone every week.
Therapists are there to help you work through your feelings and get back on track. You don’t have any obligation once the session starts. So, it’s easy for people who just need some one-on-one time with their therapist or someone in similar situations as them.