Cultivating Happiness Habits

1. EXPRESS GRATITUDE

When you appreciate what you have, what you have appreciates in value.

2. CULTIVATE OPTIMISM

People who think optimistically see the world as a place packed with endless opportunities, especially in trying times.

3. AVOID OVER-THINKING & SOCIAL COMPARISON

Comparing yourself to someone else can be poisonous. Only compare yourself to who you were, before now.

4. PRACTICE ACTS OF KINDNESS

Selflessly helping someone is one of the most powerful ways 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 strategies for coping pre-rehearsed, on-call, and ready to apply at your disposal.

7. LEARN TO FORGIVE

Harboring feelings of hatred is horrible for your wellbeing.

8. INCREASE FLOW EXPERIENCES

Flow is a state in which it feels like time stands still. Nothing is distracting you 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.

12. CARE OF YOUR BODY

Taking care of your body is crucial to being the happiest you can be.

Published on May 18 2016