A few minor adjustments to your daily routines can make a big difference

10 simple ways to help you become happier every day

“Happiness is the art of never holding in your mind the memory of any unpleasant thing that has passed.”— Unknown

Happiness is different for everyone.

We all have different definitions.

Some people think happiness is about being yourself. Some people think it’s about having a close group of real friends. Some people think it’s about following your passion.

Whatever the definition of happiness is, the possibility of happiness is achievable if you can make some minor tweaks to your daily routine.

Good habits help ensure you are more likely to experience happiness. It’s essential to eliminate habits that don’t make you happy and adopt those that do.

Read also: 3 habits of highly positive people (powerful)

Here are 10 ways to help you be happy every day. Let’s dive in.

1. Write Down Why You Are Grateful

“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” — Amy Collette, an author

An excellent way to increase your happiness is to practice gratitude. As soon as you wake up, think about the things you are thankful for. Take it one step further and write down why you are grateful.

When you write down what you are grateful for, you’ll see the bigger picture of life and be happier

Write down the top three things you are grateful for and keep the list nearby. You can even create a gratitude journal if you want to. It’s essential to identify the causes of gratitude.

2. Exercise More

Exercise helps you become happier by producing happy chemicals in your brain. Exercise leaves you feeling happier, more relaxed, and less anxious. Physical activity helps you keep depression at bay.

The happiest people are the ones who regularly work out

Research has found that regular exercise is more vital to good mental health than how much money you have. Make sure you fit exercise into your day and if you must choose between a nap and exercise, choose exercise.

3. Treasure Experiences Over Possessions

Research has found that you should buy experiences, not goods. It’s better to value special memories over material things. Life is a series of fleeting moments; you’ll remember enjoyable experiences over material things in your house or a new car.

When you treasure experiences, you have longer-lasting happiness because they are uniquely yours and not something everyone can buy. Seek out delightful and pleasurable experiences instead of going shopping for things.

4. Think Positively

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” — Willie Nelson, an American musician and actor

Positive thinkers are more successful, less stressed, healthier, and live longer. When you think positively, you don’t eliminate life’s unpleasant situations, but you approach tough times in a positive way.

You’ll be happier thinking about the positive outcome, not the worst. Thinking positively can give you more energy. Live each day like you may die tomorrow. Think about the positive effect that can happen, and you’ll be happier.

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5. Practice Mindfulness

“Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance.” — Amit Ray, an Indian author

Meditation trains your mind to redirect your thoughts and focus. It helps you become more purposeful and teaches you how to respond, not react, to situations in your life.

Mindfulness is about focusing on the present moment, giving it your full attention and accepting what happens without judgment

Mindfulness lowers stress and improves your quality of life when you do it daily. When you focus on the present moment, you enjoy good feelings and fully experience sensations like touch and smell.

Mindfulness helps you let go of the past and stop worrying about the future. Harvard researcher Matt Killingsworth found that being present in the moment makes us happier.

Want to be happier? Stay in the moment | Matt Killingsworth | TED Talk

6. Get More Sleep

“Without enough sleep, we all become tall 2-year-olds.”— JoJo Jensen, an actress

You will increase your chances of being negative when you don’t get enough sleep. Research has found that you’ll be in a bad mood if you don’t get enough sleep. While sleep requirements vary, most healthy adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.

Sleep helps us feel energized and alert the next day. Without enough sleep, our brains can’t function properly. We will be in a bad mood when we don’t get enough sleep because negative thoughts are more likely to creep into our minds.

7. Focus on Your Strengths

“Do what you love, and put your whole heart into it, and then just have fun.” — Tim Cook, chief executive officer at Apple

Research has found that people who practice their strengths are happier. When you make the most of your talents, you’ll achieve happiness and have fun while doing what you are good at.

You are happier when you focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. When you play to your strengths, you’ll be able to make personal and professional life choices that help you succeed.

Knowing your strengths will help you find the right job in the right industry. Playing to your strengths can make you work more effectively and manage your time and energy. You won’t have to work more hours to get more done.

8. Let Go of Grudges

It takes a lot of mental energy to hold on to a grudge. Grudges rob you of happiness. They are a lot to bear and heavy on your mind.

If you are mad at someone, get angry for a minute and then let it go. You’ll be happier when you empty your mind of anger and hate. We will always get hurt by others but forgiving and forgetting are essential.

When you learn to let go, you won’t be weighed down. Focus on the possibility of a bright future and let go of the grudge in your heart.

9. Spend Time with Good Company

Surround yourself with people you enjoy and hang out with people who matter to you. Plan a day out with your friends, organize a pot-luck dinner or a dinner out on the town, or invite them over to play board games.

When you spend time with positive people who are fun and genuinely care about you, you’ll be happy. It’s better to spend time with good company than by yourself. You’ll be happy when you spend time with good company where you laugh together.

10. Don’t Compare Yourself to Others

“Comparison robs you of joy. Don’t compare.” — David Meltzer, a speaker, author, and entrepreneur

Many people like to compare their chapters to others’ chapters. The only person you should compare yourself to is yourself. Are you better today than you were yesterday?

It is human nature to learn about others. When you compare yourself to them, you’ll feel inferior and insecure. You can feel like you failed in life even though you didn’t. Comparing yourself to others is self-sabotage. It won’t bring a smile to your face.

To live a happier life, don’t compare yourself to others. Instead, look in the mirror and compare yourself today vs. a previous version. Are you improving? Achieve your goals and dreams, not someone else’s goals and dreams.

Read also: 8 signs that show you are doing well in life (even if you don’t think so)

Bringing It All Together

“There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” — Epictetus, a Greek philosopher

There are 10 simple ways to help you become happier every day. Write down why you are grateful, exercise more, treasure experiences over possessions, think positively, and practice mindfulness. Get more sleep, focus on your strengths, let go of grudges, spend time with good company, and don’t compare yourself to others.

You can live a happier and more fulfilled life by following these 10 simple yet powerful tips. If you can make a few minor adjustments to your daily routine, you can become happier daily. It’s never too late to change your life for the better.

“It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” — Dale Carnegie, an American writer and lecturer

CONTRIBUTED BY Matthew Royse

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