101 Ways to Be Happy By Mara / Source: TripBaseBlog
Do you want to be happy? Of course you do, who doesn't?! Here are 101 easy ways to achieve a better, happier life!
It's not things that make us happy but our experiences.
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Smile. It takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown.
36) Make a
grateful list. Focus on all the great things in your life to enhance feelings of joy and attract more good things.
37) Brea
k outside your comfort zone. Being comfortable doesn't make you happy—challenging yourself does.
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Follow your gut. Most of the time your first instinct is not only correct, but the best choice.
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Don't regret your decisions. If it turns out you were wrong, don't waste time worrying about it, instead make the next best decision and move forward.
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Accept that you can't be happy all the time. Focus on being content and the truly happiness will be all that much sweeter.
41) Try to
see from others' perspectives. Much of our unhappiness comes from our frustration with other people not understanding us. Try to imagine how they see the world and the frustration will ease.
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Let the little things go. There's no sense in wasting your energy and inhibiting your happiness by worrying about things you can't change.
43) Make the
decision to be happy. Happiness is an attitude, not a physical state.
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Don't take things personally. So often, anger and frustration directed at us is a result of someone else's misplaced stress. Recognize that it's not necessarily about you and you'll remain calmer and happier.
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Savor the small moments. People who take longer to enjoy small moments and then reflect on them later in the day show significant increases in happiness.
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Avoid comparing yourself to others. It's damaging to self-esteem—focus on your own achievements.
47) Make
meaningful goals. Harvard scientists say humans need a sense of purpose to thrive and that people with dreams and aspirations are happier than those without.
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Embrace spirituality. Research suggests that people who participate in a religious community or explore alternate sets of beliefs are happier and better adjusted in life.
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Have a good cry when you need it. Allowing yourself to break down completely is cathartic and you'll feel better after you let it all out.
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Learn to forgive yourself. Focusing on your past mistakes serves no purpose besides keeping you from moving on.
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Maintain perspective. When life starts to feel out of control, remind yourself of the positive things in your life and how lucky you are.
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Define what happiness means for you. Don't worry about what other people define as happy, find what makes you happy and go for it.
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It's all about "how much you made when you were right" & "how little you lost when you were wrong"