The good news is that you can increase your happiness levels!
Have you ever thought to yourself “how do people stay happy”? Well, the answers all depend on your willingness and ability to recognise certain things that only you can change about your life. You can take refuge in the fact that unhappiness is quite a common occurrence, or take a look at some simple ways to kick-start your journey into a happier living.
Choose To Have A Positive Outlook
It may not seem like it sometimes, but choosing to look at things from a more positive perspective can alter how you feel about life in general. At times this can be one of the hardest changes to make, especially if you are used to taking a pessimist view on things. However, taking the positive approach helps you to build forgiveness and gratitude. And with increased practice, you will find yourself being on a happier plane of existence and more satisfied with your life.
Take Up Meditation
When we think of meditation, we imagine a person sitting calmly with a peaceful expression across their face. But on the internal side, what does it involve? The process of meditation includes clearing your mind of all worry and simply focusing on the present moment. Accepting who you are is part and parcel of this step, to make a real change to your levels of happiness.
Practicing Kindness
You may be wondering how showing kindness to others can boost your happiness levels. However, it is scientifically proven that random acts of kindness are a way of building happiness. The most important finding reported here is: Kind people experience more happiness and have happier memories. No matter how big or small these acts are, being nice to people triggers a sense of pleasure in us. By simply counting your acts of kindness for one week, you will become happier and more grateful (as per one study).
Worry Less
It is important to remember not to worry too much about things, or you may end up in an endless cycle of unhappiness. Once a wise monk said: If you have a problem in life you just need to ask yourself: Can I do something about it?
If the answer is YES you don’t need to worry about it, as it’s in your control to change the situation.
And if the answer is NO, you just need to realise that worrying about something you can’t control will only bring you down, but will not help or change the situation.
