Happiness to us is anything that can bring a smile to someone's face. I would love to be happier , as i am sure most people would . Here are some ways to become a happier person.
1.Get Busy: It's no secret that stress can get you down. Being busy gives a self accomplishment. It gives a sense of adrenaline and a feeling of purpose. When you are busy your mind is switched on and you are constantly thinking, Making your brain work that little bit harder than it normally does. Being busy means you are learning and developing. The fact that your mind is switched on and you're doing different things means you are developing yourself as a person. Being busy simply means you don't have time to have negative thoughts.
2.Exercise: Exercise has such a profound effect on our happiness and well-being that it's actually been proven to be an effective strategy for overcoming depression . Physical activities helps our bodies produce disease-fighting proteins called antibodies and our brains release endorphins. While antibodies boost happiness by keeping illness at bay, endorphins are feel-good chemicals that improve your mood while promoting feelings of euphoria. To top it all off,research suggests that regular activity may lead to lasting happiness. So it's safe to say your gym membership pays off physically and mentally in the long run.
3.Stay close to friends and family: We live in a mobile society, Where people follow jobs around the country and sometimes around the world. We do this because we think salary increases make us happier, but in fact ,our relationships with friends and family have a far greater impact on happiness. If it isn't possible to move closer to your loved ones,communicate with them regularly . Several studies have found that time spent with friends and family makes a big difference to how happy we feel, generally.
4.Practice Smiling: When you smile, Whether you are happy or not, your mood is elevated. This is especially true if all your facial muscles,including the ones around your eyes get involved. So smile whenever you can , smiling reinforces happiness,just as happiness causes smiling. Smiling releases endorphins ,which are associated with pain relief, and serotonin, which is associated with happy feelings.
5.Forgive: Forgiveness is something yo do for you, not for the other person. Holding on to anger and hate can cause you immense hurt. And forgiveness doesn't mean denying that the other person did something wrong. Remember that forgiveness isn't conditional.If you make forgiveness contingent on a particular result or action,you could be waiting forever. It can be hard to forgive others because they may never admit or suffer consequences from their wrongdoing. Value forgiveness as a way to let go of something that can hurt you, not as a way to ensure anything happens to the person.
6.Listen Music: Research shows listening to music with the goal and desire to become happier may actually lead to greater happiness than simply listening for sake of listening. So the next time you pump up the volume , keep that positive intention in mind you may just find yourself smiling a little wider.
