9 Simple Yet Effective Ways to Happiness

A happy older couple.
A lot of us believe that there is a limit to our ability to learn new things, especially when we are older. But this is far from the truth. (Image: Monkey Business Images via Dreamstime)

Have you ever wondered how to truly find happiness?

If so, these suggestions may help. They cannot work for everyone every day, but they can add to emotions of happiness. It should be remembered that joy cannot heal pain or loss, but it can bring temporary relief. It takes time to heal, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while you’re doing it.

9 ways to happiness

1. Participation

Whatever you choose to call it — meditation, being in the now, or taking time to smell the roses — to comprehend that you are living a life, you must first awaken and become aware of it. This is a straightforward method to get started. Choose one thing that will keep you awake today.

Be mindful of your movements as you run, walk, or exercise. Alternatively, whenever you look at your child, concentrate on their face. Enjoy the meals you acquire and prepare to nourish your body. Select one item, then another, and so on. Get up and start moving.

2. Start moving your body

Sorry, but humans were created to move. Exercise has often been crucial in fostering happiness and improving positive feelings. Training is only sometimes enjoyable on a physical level. On the other hand, going for a walk can provide a quick rush of endorphins.

Exercise has often been crucial in fostering happiness and improving positive feelings.
Exercise has often been crucial in fostering happiness and improving positive feelings. (Image: Robert Kneschke via Dreamstime)

3. Take a pause and breathe

Take a deep breath and be grateful for all that is good. If you’re reading this, you’ve got some great things. Clothes, food, and a warm place to stay are all probable. True, some days are more challenging to identify things to be grateful for than others, but try to find something.

4. Just let the sunshine rain on you

When you’re feeling down and unable to accomplish anything, it’s best to get outside and put your face in the sun. Allow yourself to be warmed by it. After that, decide what you want to do next.

5. Be a pleasant soul

Help someone at school, give money to someone in need, hold a door open for someone, or be a nice person. Volunteering is perfect for the elderly; most say they feel better when they spend more time helping others. Humans were created to look after one another on this earth.

However, studies have shown that people are more comfortable when they have more time to pursue their interests.
However, studies have shown that people are more comfortable when they have more time to pursue their interests. (Image: via Pixabay)

6. Putting time before money

This should be our rallying cry. It is widespread for people to feel that putting in those extra hours at work to get a little more money is all we genuinely need to be happy. However, studies have shown that people are more comfortable when they have more time to pursue their interests. 

7. Spending time with happy people

Social interaction with exceptionally cheerful friends will make us feel more comfortable. So putting oneself out there is the secret to happiness. Make the most of your leisure time by being present and doing something exciting with your vivacious pals. It’s as simple as that. This is entirely in our control.

8. Exercise being thankful

The truth is that thankfulness is tough to come by without a little effort. That comes as no surprise. Isn’t that generally the case with critical matters? But the fight for thanksgiving is well worth it. According to studies, thankfulness and happiness have a “strong link” (e.g., their joy). The simple act of being grateful can help combat bad things such as stress and despair.

9. Prioritizing experiences over things

People are happy spending their money and time on pleasurable activities rather than sitting in a room. A staggering 74 percent of Americans prioritize experiences over products. The focus on experiences is closely related to the growth of the sharing and experience economy.

Why pay for a taxi when you can meet someone new riding in an Uber? Why climb the corporate ladder for a corner office when you can be a freelancer and be free to work from anywhere in the world?

In summary

If you’re ready to pursue happiness in your own life, do it now. Pick one or two elements from the list and apply them today. Then, as you master each thing, come back and find something else to use. Before you know it, you’ll be feeling the warmth of happiness.

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  • Ratul Saha

    Ratul Saha is a freelance writer based in India. He specializes in Culture and Lifestyle while aiming to inspire others through his word versatility.

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