"Happiness is not in events, but in the ebb and flow of the mind." – Alice Meynell
Happiness is in the little things, in the way you look at life.
Let's see what happy people do for their happiness.
1. They find a healthy way to manage stress and anxiety
Whether it's walking, running, writing, meditating or listening to music, they always find a way to relax, to deal with their grief instead of drowning in despair.
2. They are grateful for the things they have right now, this moment
They do not deal with what they have lost, nor are they waiting for "something". They simply enjoy what they have now and know what and how to do to be happy.
3. They don't take life too seriously
They laugh and try not to take things too personally. They know how to find joy in the simplest moments of life.
4. They hold no grudges
They forgive and forget. They try to live without bad emotions, because they understand that it only harms them. They sincerely let go of people who have hurt them and forgive them, even if these people are not sorry for what they have done.
5. They say "yes" more often than "no"
They are open-minded about new things, people. They are interested in experiencing life in all its grandeur. They are passionate and curious.
6. They are surrounded by happy people
They associate with positive people. They know that happiness multiplies when they are surrounded by them.
7. They grieve differently
They move on quickly, do whatever is necessary in a moment of sadness to overcome it as quickly as possible. Then they look for happy moments, in the little things that happen in their lives, and focus on that.
8. They love with all their heart
They are not afraid to take risks, they know they are vulnerable. They are not afraid to give themselves completely to someone they love. They embrace the opportunity and create even more opportunities for themselves. They know that opening up to another person is the key to true love.
9. They're not too hard on themselves
They don't beat themselves up over their mistakes or bad decisions. They don't look back and say they should have done something differently. They accept the fact that they are all only human beings, susceptible to mistakes and wrong decisions.
10. They always find something to look forward to
They always find something that drives them forward, no matter what it is. They find something to motivate themselves. Something they will be excited about. They value life.
11. They rejoice in the successes of others
They are not jealous and do not envy others their success, they rejoice with them. They also want to see other people happy.
12. They don't compare
They do not compare their lives with others. They strive for more while being content with what they already have.
13. They embrace the fear of the unknown
Despite being a little uncomfortable, they don't feel bad. They have a positive outlook on life and let the universe take care of the details.
14. They don't pay attention to what others think
They don't focus on what people say about them or how they label them. They live their lives in a way that makes them truly happy and do not accept the opinions of others.
15. They choose to be happy
Ultimately, happiness is a choice, not a state of mind. Nothing will be perfect all the time, but happy people choose to stay happy - no matter what. They choose to wake up every day and choose to be happy no matter what side of the bed they wake up on.
