1. EXPRESS GRATITUDE
When you appreciate what you have, what you have appreciates in value.
If we aren’t thankful for what we already have, we will have a hard time ever being happy.
2. CULTIVATE OPTIMISM
People who think optimistically see the world as e place packed with endless opportunities, especially in trytng times.
3. AVOID OVER-THINKING AND SOCIAL COMPARISON
Comparing yourself to someone else can be poisonous.
The only person you should compare to is yourself before now.
4. PRACTICE ACTS OF KINDNESS
Selflessly helping someone is a super powerful way to feel good inside.
5. NURTURE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
The happiest people on the planet are the ones who have deep, meaningful relationships.
6. DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR COPING
It helps to have healthy strategies for coping pre-rehearsed, on-call, and in your arsenal at your disposal.
7. LEARN TO FORGIVE
Harboring feelings of hatred is horrible for your well-being.
8. INCREASE FLOW EXPERIENCES
Flow is a state in which it feels like time stands still.
It’s when you’re so focused on what you’re doing that you become one with the task.
Nothing is distracting or competing for your focus.
9. SAVOR LIFE’S JOYS
Deep happiness cannot exist without slowing down to enjoy the joy.
10. COMMIT TO YOUR GOALS
Magical things start happening when we commit ourselves to doing whatever it takes to get somewhere.
11. PRACTICE SPIRITUALITY
When we practice spirituality or religion, we recognize that life is bigger than us.
We surrender the silly idea that we are the mightiest thing ever.
12. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY
Taking care of your body is crucial to being the happiest person you can be.
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