How To Be Happy?
H a p p i n e s s has different meanings for everyone. I think we each have to define and seek it for ourselves.
Focus
on what is positive about myself, others and life in general instead of
dwelling on the negative. In a journal, write down as many positive
things as I can think of. Keep it handy to read over, and continue
adding to it.
| Figure out what is important to my in life. For example: Do I value a certain kind of job, material things, a relationship, time alone, time with others, time to relax, time to be creative, time to read, time to listen to music, time to have fun? These are just a few of the possibilities. |
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| Think about times when I have felt happy, good or content. Where was I? Who I’m with? What I’m doing, thinking or feeling that made me feel happy? | |
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Decide to make more time in my life to do more of what is important to me and makes me feel happier. To be happy, I have to make happiness a priority in my life. |
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| Start with little things and work up to bigger ones. Little things might be reading for 15 minutes; taking a walk; calling a friend; or buying great-smelling soap, shampoo, candles or tea that you will enjoy every time I use it. |
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Appreciate what is working in my life right now. In the major areas of my life, such as my health, job, love life, friends, family, money and living situation, what is going well? |
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Ask yourself, "What makes you happy?" or "What is something that makes you feel good?"
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