Daily life can be made happier. It is a matter of choice. It is our attitude that makes us feel happy or unhappy. It is true, we meet all kinds of situations during the day, and some of them may not be conductive to happiness. We can choose to keep thinking about the unhappy events, and we can choose to refuse to think about them, and instead, relish the happy moments. All of us constantly go through various situations and circumstances, but we do not have to let them influence our reactions and feelings.
Here are a few tips for increasing happiness in daily life:
- Endeavor to change the way you look at things. Always look at the bright side. The mind may drag you to think about negativity and difficulties. Don't let it. Look at the good and positive side of every situation. Always expect happiness!
- Think of solutions, not problems.
- Listen to relaxing, uplifting music.
- Each day, devote some time to reading a few pages of an inspiring book or article.
- Watch your thoughts. Whenever you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, start thinking of pleasant things.
- Always look at what you have done and not at what you haven't. You may have accomplished a lot during the day, and yet you let yourself become frustrated, because of some small things that you did not accomplish. You have spent all day successfully carrying out many plans, and instead of feeling happy and satisfied, you look at what was not accomplished and feel unhappy. It is unfair toward yourself.
- Each day do something good for yourself. It can be something small, such buying a book, eating something you love, watching you favorite program on TV, going to a movie, or just having a stroll around the block.
- Each day do at least one act to make others happy. This can be a kind word, helping your colleagues, giving your seat in a bus to someone else, or giving a small present to someone you love. The possibilities are infinite.
- Do not envy people who are happy. On the contrary, be happy for their happiness.
- Associate with happy people, and try to learn from them to be happy. Remember, happiness is contagious.
- Do your best to stay detached, when things do not proceed as intended and desired. Detachment will help you stay calm and control your moods and reactions. Detachment is not indifference. It is the acceptance of the good and the bad and staying balanced.
Smile more often! (From: http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000065.htm)
