Ten Happy People Habits To Add To Your Daily Routine
What is the secret of happiness? It may vary from person to person. But we know that happy people have different habits and ways of thinking than unhappy people. The good news is that if you want to be one of those happy people, you need to understand that this desirable feeling comes from within and that you have the power to completely change your frown by mastering a few simple habits.
Happiness is the highest state we all wish to achieve.
According to Aristotle, we should do everything we can to be happy. It is the
ultimate answer to some of life's most important questions. However, what
happiness means to each of us is completely individual and depends on
subjective factors such as personality, genetics, culture, etc.
In some of our previous articles, we have shared tips on how
to become happy and move from happiness to contentment in five simple steps. We
also talked about why we sabotage our happiness and how to stop chasing
happiness and start enjoying life. This time, we're going to share with you some
very simple things that everyone can do: healthy habits that seem to be
universal for all people who generally feel happy, are passionate about their
lives, follow their goals, and have a positive attitude.
They do not
hold grudges.
Happiness requires forgiveness and indulgence. The reason?
If you hold a grudge, it means you are harboring anger, hatred, resentment, and
other negative emotions that are keeping you from being happy. By letting go of
these emotions, you release the negative emotions, making more room for
positive emotions.
They get a good night's sleep.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 7 to 9 hours of
sleep per night is ideal for most healthy adults. After all, we all have our
own personal threshold for what we consider good quality sleep.
Adequate sleep is essential for achieving a balanced life, a
good mood, and good mental and physical health. However, if sleep deprivation
extends over a lifetime, it can have very negative consequences. Sleep-deprived
people tend to be less productive because they lack concentration, cognitive
ability, and flexibility. Lack of sleep also affects our mood, making us
irritable, nervous, or agitated.
They wake up early
Quiet, slow mornings and the first rays of the sun give us maximum energy for the rest of the day. They bring peace and energy for a fresh start. Happy people use the mornings to start the day on their own terms, with thoughtful routines and rituals such as exercise, spiritual practices, journaling, reading, or quality time alone before beginning their commitments.
Because we are all so different, there is no optimal wake-up time. The key is to get 6–9 hours of sleep per night to keep your body and mind rested. The most important thing is not to hit the snooze button, as this only makes you more tired.
They don't worry about the little things.
Happy people focus their energy and efforts only on the things that are really important and that they can do something about. Remember that things you can't influence are a waste of time and will only make you sadder.
Treat everyone with respect and kindness.
Kindness, like happiness, is contagious. It even has a name: "moral enhancement." According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of California-Los Angeles, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Plymouth, kindness is what we experience and what warms us up inside.
They are all about lifelong learning.
How you choose to spend your free time is up to you, but it must be emphasized here that life is a process of continuous learning, and that is what leads to happiness. If you want to maintain your purpose, grow, develop your perspective, skills, and personality, unlock your potential, and become the best you can be, then adopt a growth-oriented approach rather than making excuses, getting stuck in fate, or procrastinating.
They learn to love themselves.
Most of us have no problem admiring the qualities of our friends, but we have trouble admiring our own qualities. Research shows that self-compassion promotes healthy choices, improves mental health, and reduces the tendency to procrastinate.
They appreciate what they have.
Taking time to reflect on what you are grateful for is not the "right" thing to do. It reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol by 23% and improves your mood. A study from the University of California, Davis, found that people who show gratitude on a daily basis have better moods, energy, and physical health. This is likely due in large part to lower cortisol levels.
They exercise
GABA neurotransmitter release, and even for just 10 minutes, it helps calm the brain and regulate impulses. Happy people plan and exercise regularly. That's because they know it will dramatically improve their mood.
They Get in touch with their feelings.
Keeping your feelings bottled up is not only unpleasant; it's bad for your health. Learning to talk openly about your feelings reduces stress levels and improves your mood. One study even found a link between life expectancy and the ability to express emotions: people who lived to at least 100 years were significantly more emotionally expressive than the average person.
Blogs, books, poetry, podcasts, documentaries, music, foreign languages, software, workshops, university courses, creative activities... Anything is possible, as long as you challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone, keep your mind busy, explore new things, and let your creativity flow.