If you’re reading this, you might struggle to create simple ways to live happier lives.
Am I right?
If you’re saying yes, that’s me, don’t feel ashamed. Two years ago, I allowed my negative thoughts and insecurities to storyline my whole life, making me unhappy and frustrated.
Need help to figure out where to turn on and how to break the cycles I created.
I devised a simple strategic, actionable plan to help me envision the happier life I wanted.
And you are here because you ultimately want the same thing for yourself.
Good thing you landed on this blog: Today, I want to share 5 simple ways to live a happier life starting today!
INCLUDE GOD IN THE BEGINNING OF YOUR DAY
How often do you wake up and instantly grab your phone to check social media?
Listen, I get it!
I was that person, but I realized that when I stopped to show God gratitude for waking me up for that day, I became happier.
Why, you ask?
Because I paused myself enough to ask God to help me with my TODAY.
Every morning, I would ask God to guide my day and show me how to become a happier person; over time, it worked!
Include God at the beginning of your day, and he shall crown your day with peace, ultimately making you much happier!
Here’s what to do instead to ensure you’re setting yourself up to live a happy life- follow my morning routine.
HANDLE DISAPPOINTMENT HEALTHILY
How do you handle disappointments?
Do you allow it to crush your whole spirit where you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel?
When searching for a happier life, you must not allow discouragement and disappointments to crush you or your joy.
Process your disappointment to regain your strength and happiness at the end of the day.
I know it sounds impossible.
But, it’s effortless- try using a thought map technique to help you process your feelings at the end of the session of you dumping your mind into your thought map.
Leave it there.
Refrain from carrying it into your next day!
It sounds extreme, but it works wonders!
BONUS TIP: If you’re struggling, try including a daily gratitude journal to help take your mind off your disappointments and more on what you have accomplished, leaving me with my next point.
LET GO OF THINGS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF YOUR CONTROL
Sounds so easy yet tricky; how do we let go of things hindering our happiness?
Let go of things that are too big to solve in one day.
Many of us do not understand the power of letting go of things outside our control.
First, it starts by acknowledging this situation is too big for you to figure out alone, and next, it begins by you surrendering it to God.
Your happiness and peace of mind are more critical than whatever is weighing your down.
ALWAYS LOOK AT YOUR CUP HALF FULL
Life has many beautiful moments, but sometimes what’s stopping us from creating that happiness or accepting that happiness is our pessimistic outlook on life.
Here’s what to do instead; if you have a cynical attitude, remember life is always greener wherever it is watered!
Water the positive instead of always looking for the negative.
As time progress, that negative thinking will fade, and you will see that wherever positivity is watered, so shall your happiness be.
DETOX TO LIVE A HAPPIER LIFE
The no days off movement is very harmful to the body.
Even God rested after creating the world, so what makes us exempt from resting?
This tip may not seem like a significant factor in happiness, but when I decided to relax and listen to my body, I could live a happier life.
When you take no days off, your body works on fumes; I speak from existence.
I spent many years busy, not giving myself the proper time to rest.
OH BOY!
The effects it had on me were always damaging!
Not only is it bad for your body, but your work performance will suffer.
You will hit a brick wall.
Listen to your body.
When your body says it needs rest- treat it to that!
You will always have to complete the task the next day with brand-new, refreshed eyes!
Take time off to enjoy your flowers while you can still smell them.
Spend time with your family and your spouse!
They will be grateful for the many missed opportunities to spend quality time with you.
Now it’s your time; how are you creating a happier life?