The desire to achieve a state of happiness is something that is common to all of us. We all want to be just happy in life; whatever we do, or be or want to have, all of it is there so that we get to that level of happiness.
Have you ever noticed that there are people who have all the blessings of life, yet they are unhappy, while some people are happy even when they don’t have the abundances of life! Do you think the forever happy people have some secrets to be happy?
Well, in a manner, yes, they do; they all have some common positive habits which make their lives happier. These habits are not formed overnight and one needs to be able to integrate these positive habits into their daily life to live happily.
Following are 10 of those positive habits that are common to all happy people. Try to embrace them, to see the difference.
1. They have a positive outlook in life
To be able to see happiness, you will need to see the positive aspects of life and the perceived problems. Even happy people face issues in their lives, but they have the art to see them as challenges, and believe that these challenges have something positive in them. If you constantly try to find negativity around you, you will attract it more. Try focusing on the positive things and you will attract positivity and happiness. As simple as that!
2. They smile and laugh
Smiling and laughing are the best mechanisms to not only express happiness, but to even initiate happiness. Happy people smile and laugh more than the ones who are not happy. When we smile or laugh, our brain gets stimulated to release neurotransmitters, which in turn make us feel happy. So, basically, by smiling once, we start a chain reaction in our body, which allows us to feel happy from within. So, what are you waiting for, smile to be able to shine in life!
3. They take care of their body
If you ever want to experience happiness, then make sure that you eat properly, exercise regularly and sleep timely. All happy people know that they have to take care of their bodies and by doing the above-mentioned things they ensure that they remain healthy and happy.
4. They live in the present
How can anyone expect to achieve a happy state of mind if they are not living in the present? If you worry about the past or live in the fear of the future, you are simply taking yourself away from happiness. We are not saying that simply don’t think about the past or future, use your past to improve your present and live in the moment to have a happy future. It all is basically about living in the MOMENT.
5. They nurture relationships
When people are able to foster deep and meaningful relationships, they tend to understand that there is great value in making others happy. We all have some people who are extremely close to our heart, and if we are able to nurture our relationships with those people, we see happiness on their faces, and that certainly makes us feel happy.
6. They believe in charity
Most of us are good in making our loved ones happy, and that is needed, for sure. But people who are able to bring a smile on a stranger’s face, are the ones having the most beautiful souls. They strive to achieve happiness by giving it to others and that actually multiplies their blessings.
7. They have goals in life and dream big
Though, we had earlier stated that happy people live in the present, but that does not mean that they don’t have dreams. They in fact dream big, set goals to achieve them and then take the necessary actions. They take care of the future by focusing and working hard in the present.
8. They express gratitude
All of us cannot have everything we ever wish for, but we all still have a lot of blessings in our life. Happy people know how to express gratitude for whatever they have and this makes them have a positive outlook in life and they are also better prepared to handle stressful situations.
9. They surround themselves with happy and positive people
Joyous people know that they need the company of like-minded people to stay peaceful. They understand that the kind of company they are in, will have a huge impact on what they do or how they feel and think. So, they try to be away from negative and toxic people as much as possible.
10. They accept and embrace change
We all know that change is the only constant thing in the world, yet some people fear change. They are afraid to come out of their comfort zone, but such is not the case with happy people. They know that things change, and as they are optimists, they believe that whatever change is happening, it is all going to be worth it. They also accept the fact that there will always be something which is not in their control, and so, they let life flow as it is. If you feel distressed by the fear of change, then my friend, your chances of being happy are quite bleak. You need to accept the changing nature of life to feel happiness.
How many of the above-mentioned habits are a part of your life? If most of them, then I am glad to know that you are a happy person, but if you think you don’t have many or any of these habits, then I guess you should embrace these. None of them are bad, and they will only make you what you want to be- A HAPPY PERSON!
About the Author
Kanchan Choudhary is an Author, blogger, and artist who has found her purpose in creating and curating the magic of words in such a manner that people see the beauty of life in what she writes. Her aim is to inspire people, make them happy and find their North Star by reading her words. When she is not writing, reading or learning, she paints to splash colors on canvas, and cooks to nurture everyone with love that she knows is always there in anything that she does with a smile on her face.