Happiness is always by choice, being disappointed and feeling low just because someone has done you wrong only results in hurting you even more and nobody else. So whenever you find yourself just being downright unhappy,try to do these for a month and you will change your life for the better. These are 9 things happy people do;
1.EXPRESS GRATITUDE
They don’t forget what they already have and are always grateful for it. Having a gratitude list every day is a good idea. Don’t let the things you want to distract you from what you already have.
2.SAVOR LIFES JOYS
They always enjoy each moment and cherish the precious memories made each and every day. Stop and smell the roses.
3.STOP OVER-THINKING
They relax and go with the flow, meditate where necessary and avoid stress. Thinking too much only complicates your life and creates a problem that wasn’t even there in the first place.
4.AVOID COMPARISON
This is usually through social media or at the workplace, comparing oneself to others causes insecurities which leads to misery and unhappiness. You never know what happens behind-the-scenes to read on the life lessons I’ve learnt so far, see here.
5.STAY FOCUSED
They become so focused and driven that it feels like time stands still by having the ability to do what they love and challenging themselves to go even further.
6.COMMIT AND HAVE GOALS
Many people fail to follow their dreams and goals due to a lack of commitment.
7.CULTIVATE OPTIMISM
They always stay positive, not easy but doable. When it’s dark look for stars.
8.INTRODUCING NEW HABITS
They try new things and experiences and if it makes you happy go ahead and give them a try.
9.NURTURE RELATIONSHIPS
The happiest people have meaningful relationships, they nurture them and watch them grow. You can start now.
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Yes! Love this list and totally agree ?
Thank you
I love this! I shared it on my Facebook page–everyone looking for a little more happiness should give it a read 🙂
Thank you so much, we need some happiness once in a while.
I could learn from every single one of these tips. Especially the one about not over-thinking!
We always over think so many things, instead we should just believe that they will work out and just stay happy.
Being grateful and giving gratitude as soon as you wake up is one of the best things you can do
Yea it is. Thank you
I think this is all valuable advice. I like to think I’m more happy now with my life. I’ve definitely used many of these to keep me happy.
Great, being happy is always a choice as much as we get negative stuff from day to day we just have to remain choosing happiness for it to continue being like that.
I have been working on many of these! One thing that I love to do is go for a walk and think about all of the things that I am grateful for. It always puts me in a good mood!
Gratitude always helps and puts you in line with good, continue doing it never disappoints.
Great list! I am personally trying hard to work on number 3 and 4. Thanks for sharing these. I enjoyed reading them.
Glad you liked them, they are very helpful.
These are all spot on. In 2017 I made it a point to be a goal crusher (not just a goal setter) and appreciate so much more. Never been happier!
I am happy for you.
These are great things to keep in mind. I think by being more grateful for what I have, I can avoid feeling the need to compare myself to others.
No point of comparing at all.
Oh my gosh yes!! I used to over think everything. Now, I just brush it off. Thinking back to my early 20s I was such an unhappy person. It really is true, the older you get, the less you care! LOL!
Thank you.
hey joan, nice tips here. though i am already some of these. thanks for sharing.
~rod
Sticking with your goals and avoiding comparison are biggies for me. If I’m focusing on my goals, then I won’t have time to compare.
That’s the best way don’t get destructed.
strong list, thanks for compiling and sharing!
Thank you.
I really need to work on 3, 4 and 5!
It just takes practice but it’s doable.
This is so true. So many people are easy to spot who are happy because of most of the things on the list. It makes miserable people even easier to spot!
Exactly, it’s always a choice that we get to choose everyday, let’s stay happy
All these are things I always try to encorporate into my life and I’m so much happier for it. I wish people realised how much control we really have over our own happiness.
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Yes we do it’s all a matter of choosing what we want. Thank you.
Stop over thinking is key. Controlling your mind and negative emotions is critical to inner peace. Great post by the way.
Thank you very much we tend to over think things sometimes.
So true! Truly valuable advices. My biggest struggle is over-thinking – like many others 🙂 Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome, all of us tend to over-think the smallest things and just end up making them become big problems when they really aren’t.
be happy stay happy
Exactly.
Avoiding comparison is huge! FOMO is a big problem for millenialls now and it all stems from comparing ourselves to others. If we just worried about doing what makes us happy and not what others have, our lives would be so much better.
Exactly, it doesn’t matter what another person has,does or did we need to focus on ourselves and the now and the only way is to make the choice of either staying happy or get frustrated.
Love your advice! In the business of life, we forget that its the small things we tend to overlook that can bring happiness into you lives.
Yes we end up making the smallest of things seem to be huge tasks when they really aren’t.
These are all really good reminders. 🙂 Sometimes we just need to remember what really makes us happy. Great post!
Thank you very much.
Really great post!
Thank you very much.
Totally concur with everything! I’m a victim of over analyzing things and comparing myself with others. But happiness is a choice and I’m glad you wrote this. Gives me the confidence to continue my blog.
Yes, It really is a choice we do tend to overthink the smallest of things, which end up turning great at the end. Thank you.
Great article
Thank you
stay focused.. though i tell my kids to do that everyday, i find myself distracted often too..
It happens but is easily correctable.
All of these are really true. Comparing is the worst and should be avoided at all cost. Staying focused and having goals is really important!
Thank you very much, we are so used to comparing all the time and doesn’t help at the end of it all.
I am the happiest I’ve been since having my daughter. Gratitude and thinking optimistic thoughts really helps!
Yes they do, always will.
Sometimes we want to give up on some friendships as it seems like we are the ones bending over backwards to maintain those friendships. I guess in the long run it is worth the effort. Noticeably the items in the list are linked as in order work on cultivating relationships we have to cultivate and maintain optimism. Then being happy is definitely something we have to consistently work on. Happiness really is a choice.
Exactly, thank you so much for your input.
This is so true. Totally agree with this list. You can really see the difference of a happy person from someone who is not.
These are lovely… Its too true that we should be happy no matter what… we should just realize what makes us happy 🙂
Yes, always a choice.
These are such good reminders of how we should think! I completely agree with everything you mentioned here. If you want a more peaceful and happy life, these are what you should do!
Thank you very much.
This is a really great list and I completely agree that happiness is a choice. Sometimes during hard times, its difficult to see that but its important to realize that although not everything is in our control, we can control how we react.
Yes how we react to situations is the most important.
I think we forget the value of staying focused. I love these points, very true. And I have to agree — comparison is what hurts your happiness the most.
I know right? we always tend to compare ourselves for no reason at all.
I am so in love with your #1 point! Expressing gratitude is so important. We must always give thanks.
Yes it does help at the end of it all.
I was just having this conversation earlier this evening. My biggest takeaway was to stay focused and busy. It’s what helps me get stuff done and feel accomplished.
Yes, we do tend to stray away sometimes, but once we focus things go back on track.
That’s definitely true that happy people nurture relationships with people around them. And gratitude is so key to that whole thing.
Yes the happier we are the better relationships we create.
YES times 9! I agree with all of them!
This is such a great list! I do try to do all of these things. I used to be horrible at comparing myself to others, but then I realized, hey, we’re all different, so why bother? I need to focus on my own life.
i agree with what you mentioned above. Happy and positive outlook is necessary 🙂 thank you for sharing
My Great Grandma always told me to find the beauty in everything, and it really has changed my outlook on life! If you always find something good in everyone and everything, there’s not much to be unhappy about.
Good list, I’d add a 10th: Avoid negativity!
This is a great list, I definitely think that there are things that people who are happy do a lot more than those who aren;t.
I agree with this list. I always try to practice gratitude. Sometimes it’s not easy but always worth it.
These are very lovely ways to be more happy in life! I think it’s all about having a positive mindset and everything that you mentioned here!
9 things happy people do? Agree! I love tip no. 4, avoid comparison and 7. Cultivate Optimism. Positivity attracts blessings
I wish I could stop overthinking things! I am happy for the most part, but my anxiety is a killer!
I love that you mentioned that they commit and make goals. You always want to have something to look forward to every week/month. 🙂
Having goals and dreams are what can help you live a driven life! Great advice!
I agree! I am one of the happiest people I know and I do all of those (most days). 🙂
I love this. It’s so important to create your own happiness and work hard at it. Gratitude is so important.
Happiness is an inside job and no one can do it better for you than you can. I love these tips
Thankfully I’ve always been an optimist but I do try to do all the things on this list. I think it’s important to always be grateful for all that we have
These was a great list! I can see how happy people would possess these qualities. I love this, thanks for sharing.
I truly do believe happiness is a choice! Love your tips!