Happiness is everyone's ultimate goal that is sometimes out of reach for some, while for others the daily life is full of it. The feeling of happiness is not just something that happens, it is a feeling that a person creates and gets to enjoy.
The report, published by HackSpirit, takes a look at the best ways to improve your mood to feel as happy as possible, as follows:
1. Gratitude for blessings
It's hard to banish stress and anxiety completely, and telling oneself that they shouldn't be stressing themselves out does very little. But one practical step can be taken to practice gratitude, which helps focus attention away from negativity and irritation. If a person wants to feel happy, he should remind himself of the blessings that make him happy. Research shows that practicing gratitude is associated with higher levels of happiness and can help:
• Feeling more positive emotions
• Enjoying good experiences
• Improved health
• Dealing with adversity
• Building strong relationships
2. Positive talk
Negative self-talk has been shown to trigger states of anxiety, depression, and stress, while positive self-talk boosts feelings of happiness and self-confidence.
3. Physical activity
Most of the things that create satisfaction are actually quite simple. Basic self-care often has the greatest impact on human health. Self-care includes trying to get enough sleep, eating well, and having an active physical routine. Physical activity supports the release of endorphins, ensuring an instant boost to a great mood.
4. Avoid messiness
Being organized and consistent helps you feel more in control and thus eliminate or reduce burnout and procrastination. Having a plan and taking a few achievable steps each day makes a person feel more responsible for their priorities and their destiny.
Setting very small, achievable daily goals helps to stay on top of things and feel like something is being accomplished.
5. An optimal investment of time
Life is about priorities, some of which are really non-negotiable. But it's still a really good idea to continually check priorities and set aside space, maybe no more than 15 minutes, for the things that are important, that one likes, and that make them feel happy. Having a specific goal brings meaning to life.
6. Promote mental alertness
Mindfulness can be enhanced by focusing on the present moment and trying to enjoy more psychological peace and resting the mind for minutes of chatter. It can be as simple as playing sudoku, doing meditation, or doing crossword puzzles. Regulating your breathing quietly for a few minutes is another form of mindfulness.
7. Smiling and laughing
If a person wants an immediate mood boost, perhaps the best bet is to try to smile or laugh, without waiting for a trigger. For example, smiling helps release cortisol and endorphins, which can strengthen the immune system, reduce pain, and increase endurance. Laughter, even a small chuckle, shares a similar effect and can help relax muscles and reduce stress hormones.
8. Daydreaming
The idea is simply for the person to create pictures in their mind of what they hope to be like. Visualization can be a good relaxation and mood-boosting technique. It can lift morale and inspire you to keep going when the going gets tough. Far from wishful thinking, the results can be powerful.