Below are 10 simple ways of how to be happier that seem stupid to most people.
1. Be true to yourself.
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” – William Shakespeare You need to know what makes you happy. You also need to know what doesn’t make you happy, and always keep this in mind. You don’t always have to do things for other people that you do not want to do.
2. Smile even if everything is not great.
“Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa Smiling has been proven to make people happier, even though you may not be happy in the present moment. Thinking positively can quickly change someone’s mood for the better.
3. Count all of the kind things that you do.
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson If you are feeling very negative about yourself, think about all of the nice things that you have done, and everything that you have accomplished.
4. Be kind to others.
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” – Plato You might think, “how can being nice to others make me happy?” You would be surprised. Try to do at least one good deed each day and you will see how being nice to others can make you feel great.
5. Make a list of what makes you happy.
“A lot of the conflict you have in your life exists simply because you’re not living in alignment; you’re not be being true to yourself.” – Steve Maraboli Sit down one day and create a list of everything that makes you happy. Thinking positively can really change and lift your mood.
6. Get some sun.
“When pain brings you down, don’t be silly, don’t close your eyes and cry, you just might be in the best position to see the sun shine.” – Alanis Morissette Slather on some sunscreen and sit outside for just 10 minutes a day. It will significantly increase your attitude and make you happier.
7. Be optimistic about things.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss Instead of constantly thinking about negatives things in your life, think more positively and be optimistic about what may happen.
8. Pursue your passion.
“Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” – Bob Marley Do you hate your job? Start coming up with a plan to realistically leave that job you hate to pursue your passion. Being able to make an income that you are able to live off is important, but it does not mean that there are no jobs out there that you may consider fun.
9. Forgive others.
“People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what’s bitter and move on.” – Bill Cosby Even though forgiving someone for something that was done may seem hard, it most likely needs to be done. It will help both of you move on.
10. Do what you love.
“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” – David Frost Many people have excuses for why they can’t do what they love. Stop making excuses and start working towards achieving your goals. Even little steps can eventually add up.
