10 WAYS TO BE HAPPY :))

If you have 10 reasons to be sad and depressed, there are 100 reasons to be happy. It all depends on the way you handle stress and problems. If you really want to be happy, you first need to make a conscious decision that you are going to be happy no matter what. There are numerous benefits of being happy – you will be healthier and have a positive outlook towards life and the circumstances.

Here are some ways to bring back the happiness in your life:

1. Stop trying to be perfect.

Don’t expect perfection from yourself or from anybody. You don’t need to impress people around you and you don’t have to get everything done perfectly. Remember

“Nobody in this world is perfect..So laugh hard and say I am nobody!

2. Be happy and satisfied with what you have.

Stop comparing with others at every stage, this will in fact add to your misery. Be happy and content with your life. Remove the feelings of jealousy and enemity. Enjoy what you have.

3. Schedule some time for yourself.

Give yourself one hour each day when you can truly relax and enjoy yourself. Do some exercise, work on a hobby, go for a walk, or read a book. Pamper yourself with some massages or beauty therapies apply “haldi chandan” on your face, it will do nothing but will give u a beautiful feelingJ. Meditate or pray to God. This will renew your energy and concentration.

4. If you are too stressed at work, take a break and refresh your energy.

Go for a holiday with your family and friends. Explore new places. Taking breaks helps your body recover the lost energy. You may take short or long breaks, depending on your work and stress levels. When you get back to work after a break, your concentration and focus improves a great deal and you are more motivated.

Enjoy bunking off work ( hope my teacher is not reading it!) J

5. Don’t be alone all the time.

Go out with your friends and talk to them on the phone regularly. Watch a movie, go shopping or do things that you always loved but did not get the time because of your busy schedules. Call your friends home and watch a funny movie together.

Pop some popcorn and watch a favorite movie. 

6. Enjoy writing.

 Write a letter (by hand) to a dear friend. Show your care and affection.

7. Be grateful to people around you.

Be thankful for even small favours and blessings.

8. Help Others.

It has been observed that helping others gives you immense satisfaction and happiness. Make someone’s life more beautiful by contributing in your own small way.

9. Re-assess your priorities.

Spend time with your family and pray to God. Stay in the present. Do not waste time regretting your past or worrying about the future.

10. Laugh out loud atleast once in a day and keep smiling.

Focus on things that keep you happy instead of those that keep you down. Forget your worries and pains, everybody in this world, has some problems. But it all depends on the way you deal with it.

And most importantly ENJOY LIFE .