15 Incredible Ways to Increase Your Happiness
=Thread
=Thread
1. Find joy in the little things.
For most people, life consists of an accumulation of small moments.
There are, of course, momentous events that occur in a person’s life that can precipitate a dramatic shift, changing direction, embarking on a new path
For most people, life consists of an accumulation of small moments.
There are, of course, momentous events that occur in a person’s life that can precipitate a dramatic shift, changing direction, embarking on a new path
Still, everyday life goes on, populated with small, seemingly inconsequential moments.
It is in the little things that you can find your joy and boost feelings of happiness
It is in the little things that you can find your joy and boost feelings of happiness
2. Start each day with a smile.
This is more than a simple suggestion. It’s backed by science. When you smile, you not only trigger smile muscles in others, according to research, you also benefit. Smiling activates neural brain circuits associated with well-being and happiness.
This is more than a simple suggestion. It’s backed by science. When you smile, you not only trigger smile muscles in others, according to research, you also benefit. Smiling activates neural brain circuits associated with well-being and happiness.
3. Connect with others.
The power of social connection to boost happiness and well-being is another area explored by researchers.
The construct of time motivates people to choose being with family and friends more than working – behaviors associated with greater happiness.
The power of social connection to boost happiness and well-being is another area explored by researchers.
The construct of time motivates people to choose being with family and friends more than working – behaviors associated with greater happiness.
4. Pursuing your passions is highly conducive to increased happiness and, contrary to a mistaken notion that to do so is selfish, when you do what you’re most passionate about, you’re helping develop your potential, broadening your horizons and contributing to higher self-esteem.
5. Reflect on your blessings and be grateful.
Everyone has something in their life to be grateful for. Most of us have many, many blessings.
Everyone has something in their life to be grateful for. Most of us have many, many blessings.
A simple ritual of daily reflection is enough to center in on them and allows us to take a few moments to express personal gratitude for all that we have been given in life.
6. Choose to be positive and see the best in every situation.
A positive attitude is scientifically proven to increase happiness and well-being. How can you develop a positive attitude and learn to see the best in everything?
A positive attitude is scientifically proven to increase happiness and well-being. How can you develop a positive attitude and learn to see the best in everything?
It does take practice and a willingness to confront your fears and reject their power to control you.
If you’ve always seen life as a glass half-empty proposition, turn that assumption around and strive to see situations as a glass half-full.
If you’ve always seen life as a glass half-empty proposition, turn that assumption around and strive to see situations as a glass half-full.
7. Seeking knowledge, exploring unknown areas, pushing yourself to go beyond your current skill set or experience, striving to learn something new — these are steps each of us can take to not only enrich our life but also maximize personal joy and happiness.
8. Create goals and plans to achieve what you want most.
If you expect or desire to achieve a certain standard of living, aspire to earn a college degree, receive a promotion, buy a house, marry and have children or any other goal you find meaningful and purposeful …
If you expect or desire to achieve a certain standard of living, aspire to earn a college degree, receive a promotion, buy a house, marry and have children or any other goal you find meaningful and purposeful …
you must identify the goal first and then create action plans to help you achieve what you want.
9. Live in the moment.
Worry about the past or anxiety over the future are both counterproductive and a waste of time. Instead, to add to your happiness quotient, change your mindset so that you live in the present.
Worry about the past or anxiety over the future are both counterproductive and a waste of time. Instead, to add to your happiness quotient, change your mindset so that you live in the present.
10. Be good to yourself.
Overeating, staying up all hours and other bad habits aren’t good for you physically or mentally. Instead, embark on a lifestyle that includes healthy behaviours.
You’ll be healthier and happier because of being good to yourself.
Overeating, staying up all hours and other bad habits aren’t good for you physically or mentally. Instead, embark on a lifestyle that includes healthy behaviours.
You’ll be healthier and happier because of being good to yourself.
11. There’s no shame in asking for help when you need it. In fact, it’s a sign of good mental health and a positive attitude that you’re comfortable doing so.
12. 12. Let go of sadness and disappointment.
Stewing in sadness and disappointment will only further erode your feelings of self-worth and chip away at your self-esteem, not to mention cause your happiness to plummet.
Let go of those toxic feelings.
Stewing in sadness and disappointment will only further erode your feelings of self-worth and chip away at your self-esteem, not to mention cause your happiness to plummet.
Let go of those toxic feelings.
13. There are many forms of mindfulness and meditation, sometimes called mindfulness meditation. Whichever style you prefer, when you find one that fits, make regular use of it
14. Walk in nature.
The benefits of getting outside and walking in nature have long been documented as easy, convenient ways to increase happiness.
For one thing, the physical act of exercise releases endorphins in your brain that elevate mood and make you feel better.
The benefits of getting outside and walking in nature have long been documented as easy, convenient ways to increase happiness.
For one thing, the physical act of exercise releases endorphins in your brain that elevate mood and make you feel better.
15. Laugh, and make time for play.
It’s almost impossible to see someone else laugh and not be affected by it. Indeed, laughter is not only contagious, it also constitutes a big part of play.
It’s almost impossible to see someone else laugh and not be affected by it. Indeed, laughter is not only contagious, it also constitutes a big part of play.
What is playing?
It is the act of doing what gives you pleasure, engaging in discovery, letting your creativity flow. Laughter can reduce levels of stress and inflammationTrusted Source and benefit heart functioning.
It is the act of doing what gives you pleasure, engaging in discovery, letting your creativity flow. Laughter can reduce levels of stress and inflammationTrusted Source and benefit heart functioning.
Start reading 100 mental models
With the help of books, cards, maps, quotes, audiobook,... it will internalize mental models in your mind effectively
Just take a look who has suggested it and you’ll understand why I recommend it!
Get your copy NOW👇gumroad.com/a/413897843/Ax…
With the help of books, cards, maps, quotes, audiobook,... it will internalize mental models in your mind effectively
Just take a look who has suggested it and you’ll understand why I recommend it!
Get your copy NOW👇gumroad.com/a/413897843/Ax…
• Thanks for reading this thread.🙏
• Make sure to FOLLOW (@1DeepNote) for more practical threads and also book reviews.👍
• Please push the RT button on the very first tweet to let your friends know. ✌️
🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱
• Make sure to FOLLOW (@1DeepNote) for more practical threads and also book reviews.👍
• Please push the RT button on the very first tweet to let your friends know. ✌️
🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱
https://twitter.com/1DeepNote/status/1445053826877300743?s=20
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
