- Everyone that isn’t happy wishes they were. Those that are already happy would like to be even happier. A life filled with happiness is a worthwhile goal and readily achievable. A life lacking happiness is a constant challenge. Happiness isn’t just about the big things. There are many smallE items that coloryou r life and subtly add to or subtract from it.
If you’d like to add more happiness to your life, try these tips: - Realize that money is great for solving problems, but does little increase happiness.
Need new tires on your car? Want to make a career change? Money is a great solution.
However, once you have enough money to meety our basic needs, happiness is found elsewhere. More money doesn’t make you happier. - Sleep at least 7 hours each night.
If you think you’re thriving on 5 hours of sleep ,think again. Every study on the topic has shown that every measured performance metric improves when sleep is increased to a minimum of 7 hours. - Give at least one sincere 3 compliment each day. Focus on the positive in others. You’ll feel better and receive the same consideration.
- Be mindful. Let go of regret and worry. Your life is happening right now. You surely don’t want to miss anything.
- Spend regular time on a hobby you love. Work is required for most of us. Hobbies are
optional. Spend part of your free time on activities you do just for fun. - Eat a healthy breakfast. Feel good about yourself by getting the day off
on the right foot. You’ll also be more likely to eat a healthy lunch. - Be grateful. You probably have more good things in your lifethan you realize. Focus on those good things and your mood is sure to brighten.
- Get out of the house. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when you see andexperience the same things consistently. See what else is going on in the world.
- Find Middle Ground. Happiness is rarely found at the extremes. The middle path is the sweet spot.
- Focus on regular improvement instead of perfection. If being perfect is necessary to feel happy, you’re doomed to misery. Be happy with small,consistent improvement.
- Try Something new. You probably haven’t read your favorite book,eaten in your favorite restaurant, or met your favorite person yet.
- Take a 10 minute break each hour. Not only will you get more done each day, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day to enjoy
yourself. - Get things done. Procrastination is a happiness killer. Considerhow much stress would be removed from your life if you got the essentials done on time.
- Spend some time with those you love. Few things can enhance your happiness morethan spending quality time with those you love.
- Say "Yes." Some of us are too quick to say “no” to any newopportunity. Make it a point to say yes to new opportunities.
- "Say no." Avoid agreeing to new obligations too quickly. Ifyour plate is already full, piling on more responsibilities and commitments will only sour your mood.
- Smile. Even if you don’t feel like it, smile. It’s free andyou’ll feel just a little happier.
- Pause. Poor choices can create challenging situations.Before saying something unkind or making major purchase, take a moment and calm yourself first.
- Do something you always wanted to do. Buy a cat or take piano lessons. Learn to speak French.
- Introduce yourself to someone new. The people in your life have a significant impacton your happiness. The person you meet today may become your best friend tomorrow.
- Who wouldn’t want to experience a greater level of happiness on a regular basis? It’s much easier to behappier than you think. There are many simple things you can do each day to enhance your level of
happiness.