the 10 habits of happy people

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The 10 Habits of Happy People


Why we should be happy? It pays to have a sunny disposition. Optimistic people have

been shown to have healthier hearts, better stress-management tendencies, and lower risk for stroke compared to their glass-half-empty-seeing counterparts.


Be Grateful It all starts with counting our blessings. If you are not grateful for the good things in your life, you will never be satisfied. You also need to be grateful for the hardships, the obstacles, the failures. They give you strength, they teach you how to persevere, and they form your resilience.


Share your stories Live optimistically just by sharing

life’s adventures, successes and even failures. Just knowing others have been in the same boat and have persevered is comforting. It spreads a message of hope, and hope is the main ingredient in optimism. When we share our stories we are giving others the tools they need to build, evolve, and persevere. In essence, mankind is always 'paying it forward.'


Forgive This is easier said than

done, but you need to forgive those that have affected your ability to find the silver linings. Make peace with your past so that it won't spoil the present. Once you accomplish this, you will live a more positive and happy life.


Be a good listener When you listen, you open up

your ability to take in more knowledge versus blocking the world with your words or your distracting thoughts. You are also demonstrating confidence and respect for others. Knowledge and confidence is proof that you are secure and positive with yourself thus radiating positive energy.


Turn jealousy into energy When we envy others we

are only hurting ourselves. The universe does not owe you because someone else is better off than you. Channel that energy into building your personal and professional brand. Consider other people’s success the catalyst to help you achieve.


Smile more frown less When we smile we are

creating a happy, stimulating environment around us that draws others in. Frowning, on the other hand, shuts people out and has the opposite effect. Happiness, even in brief doses, releases serotonin (the happy hormone).


Exercise and follow healthy diet

We all need some form of exercise and sunlight every day—even if it’s only for 15 minutes. The energy we get from exercise, a healthy diet, and light exposure gives us focus, clarity, and a naturally positive demeanour.


Practice positive forward thinking

Positive-forward thinking is the ability to find the silver lining in every cloud, apply it to today or yesterday and be hopeful that tomorrow will be better. Life is not a lottery. It’s what you make of it.


Stop blaming others It is so easy to blame others

for our position in life. People blame the economy, politicians, bosses, and all types of third parties for their problems. Once you truly accept that you control who you are, you will find that optimism and success come naturally.


Spend time with children Children are natural pick-me-ups who help you to smile even

on the bleariest of days. So spend more time with children; play and laugh along with them. Enjoy the little pleasures in life and stop brooding on future greatness.

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