We have a lot of ways to be happy and this is my own path to be happy. This might be one to you too. Enjoy!
1. Smile. Even if you are not in the mood always smile.
2. Connect with nature. Appreciate the surroundings.
3. Surround yourself with positive people in person or online. Cut off the Toxic Ones that affects your life.
4. Do something you’ve always enjoyed. Like for me playing Volleyball, Singing.
5. Do something you’ve never done before but have always wanted to try. Learn to explore more new things. For sure it would be memorable
6. Learn something new. Go out to your comfort zone.
7. Smell something that makes you happy: a mandarin, your lover’s perfume, chocolate, you decide. We all have preferences on this one but for sure it’ll immediately make us happy.
8. Reward yourself for your good habits. If you achieved something like your desired grades etc. Reward yourself for doing a great job.
9. Eat something that makes you happy, but not too much if it’s fattening. Satisfy your cravings but always remember that, Savings before Cravings!
10. Spend time with a good friend. We all have that friend or group of friends that we always hangout whenever we have time. Give time and hangout with them!
11. Touch something that makes you happy, like your pets at your house. Some satisfying things to touch to as a stress reliever.
12. Don’t worry now, worry later. YOLO and you should always take every opportunity that you got or you would regret it later.
13. Say, or sing, something that makes you happy. Its always nice to voice out your feelings. Just limit yourself saying it to trusted ones!
14. Challenge yourself, I dare you. Do something thag would thrill you and challenge you.
15. Look at something that makes you happy. Like your crush or something. Something that would motivate you throughout the day
16. Stop procrastinating, do something. Its hard but we should start doing things accordingly and stop doing it the last minute. In that way we would save time and do other important things.
17. Take a small step towards your goal. No matter how small the progress are, its still a progress. Go from 1 to 10, 10 to 20, and so on until you reach your goal.
18. Congratulate yourself. Big or small achievements its okay, Congratulate yourself for exerting some effort and doing a great job
19. Tell someone you love them. Tell your family, friends you love them, for sure they love you too.
20. Do a good deed. Always give back to others
21. Face your fears. It will not go away if you keep running away
22. Read a book you love.
23. Get outside. Hang out with some friends. Or maybe go alone its okay as long as it makes you happy
24. Spend time with inspiring people or read about someone who inspires you. Do this as a motivation.
25. Clear out your junk, literally. You will never be happy with dirt.
26. Let go of negative memories. Past is past. You cannot change it, Therefore let go of it and focus on the future.
27. Dwell on positive things from your past. Joyful memories from the past would help you look forward to much more memorable moments in the future.
28. Be creative. Do some effects, Some colors to brighten up your mood.
29. Dare yourself to do something. Something that you wouldn’t do on a regular day.
30. Give someone an unexpected gift. Its always satisfying to see surprised and happy faces of someone you gifted something
31. Change your habits just this once, do something unexpected. Do it. It doesn’t matter what people would say
32. Watch the sunset. Its so satisfying to see. Realizing some things as the sun sets.
33. Get up for sunrise. Just the thought of the day ending, happy or not it’s the best to see.
34. Open a savings account. Save some money so you can use it for good things!
35. Be active. Register to some classes where you can be active or exercise
36. Plan for success. Set your goals and Claim it!
37. Eat something healthy. Cancel out Junk foods
38. Trust your instincts. You can never go wrong with it.
39. Follow your passion. This would be your greatest weapon and something that is unique of you
40. Throw a party, or plan to soon. Or go to a party.
41. Avoid drama queens and energy suckers, you know who they are. Don’t stress yourself out to fakes
42. Write stuff down, keep a diary. Anything that you feel write it. Keep tracking your day
43. Set a goal. And think that you would achieve it!
44. Clean your house, bit by bit. Clean your house everyday for bright surroundings
45. Say “no”. there might be some things you don’t want to do. Learn to say no.
46. Spend a day alone.
47. Devote a day to family.
48. Pick up the phone and call someone you haven’t spoken to for a while.
49. Wear your favourite outfit.
50. Be present.
51. Go for a bike ride.
52. Do something you loved as a kid that you haven’t done for years.
53. Forgive someone, especially yourself.
54. Go slow.
55. Have a meal somewhere different: try a picnic.
56. Avoid advertisements.
57. Pick a bunch of flowers and put them in your house.
58. Ban all media for the day.
59. Let something slide
60. Display a colorful fruit bowl and eat one or two pieces a day.
61. Be romantic.
62. Play a game: try Uno or Monopoly with the kids and chess or poker with your friends.
63. Make a smoothie.
64. Have a siesta.
65. Do something you’ve been putting off.
66. Dream big.
67. Start small.
68. Seek out supportive and like-minded people.
69. Understand that all things come to an end.
70. Feed the ducks.
71. Persevere: pick up something you gave up on.
72. Start a new habit, a good one.
73. Look at yourself in the mirror, pick what you like best and flaunt it.
74. Seek sensuous activities and enjoy them.
75. Look around for funny things and have a laugh.
76. Rest up.
77. Change your routine.
78. Take a photo, and look back at old ones.
79. Stretch your body
80. Meditate
81. Write a mantra.
82. Focus.
83. Don’t buy something — and see if you miss it. Put the cash in a savings account instead.
84. Notice what makes you happy and use it in sad times.
85. Ignore people who annoy you, stop being with them.
86. Play hide and seek with some kids.
87. Put a picture of something you want on your wall.
88. Tell someone your dreams.
89. Love yourself.
90. Be grateful.
91. Visualise.
92. Unblock.
93. Use your brain: try a crossword or sudoku.
94. Make a good choice.
95. Acknowledge your feelings.
96. Go on a journey, long or short.
97. Talk to someone you wouldn’t normally connect with
98. Be grateful for life.
99. Write a poem.
100. Teach someone something you know well. Share your knowledge to othets it might help them be happy too.
101. Choose to be happy every day. Always think positive
102. Dress up. Choose some clothes that would boost your confidence
103. Hug someone. Give someone important to you a hug.
104. Let Love in. It might hurt you but its thee best feeling. To love and to be loved.
105. Eat Sweets. Like chocolate, candy, something that will energize you
106. Drink Coffee. It’s a must for me, its my favorite to drink in the morning.
107. Enjoy New Experiences. Enjoy doing new things. Don’t be a killjoy! Its might be memorable later on.
108. Play games. Like moba games, sport, something that would make you happy when you win, do harder when you lose.
109. Swim. Go jump at the pool! Play with water, with your friends.
110. Go fishing. You’ll need a lot of patience in this
111. Get a pet
112. Sleep
113. Deep Breaths
114. Be grateful
115. Patience
116. Open your heart
117. Log off
118. Cook
119. Remind yourself
120. Believe
121. Trust
122. Learn
123. Appreciate
124. Tell a story
125. Get married
126. Get pregnant
127. Seek a smile
128. Anticipate it
129. Do nothing
130. Fail
131. Get 7-9 hours of sleep.
Getting enough sleep is essential to having a happy, efficient day as the alternative can lead to decreased alertness and rationality and general health concerns such as obesity and a diminished ability to maintain healthy relationships.
132. Wake up early 15-30 minutes.
If you’re a serial snoozer, you could be scoffing at this one. Nevertheless, if you’re following the rule of seven to nine hours per night, earlier waking up should be within control. Picture a morning not involving running around like a crazy person and fighting on time to get out of the house.
133. Declutter.
Many of us fill our homes and office spaces with stuff we feel we need. In the end, the reality accumulates stuff that destroys the intellectual, emotional, and physiological well-being. The good news that these results are reversing is as easy as clearing the clutter! Through spending a few minutes collecting dust at a time removing the objects, your attitude and happiness will increase effectively.
134. Move out.
Evidence suggests 30 minutes of walking a day helps change the nervous system, reducing frustration and hostility.
135. Social media break.
During downtime, tuning up on Instagram and Snapchat is quick, but research shows that too much use of social media can harm your mental health.
136. Perform the act of kindness at random.
There is an abundance of work that ties compassion to better health. FMRI technology, shows that giving stimulates the same parts of the brain activated by food. Giving back is a win – win indeed.
137. Redefine happiness
138. Don’t limit your potential
139. Reduce the negative things
140. Have a ‘happy hour’
141. Practice incremental change
142. Alter bad habits
143. Spring-clean your life – regularly
144. Get it done today
145. Look at your upbringing objectively
146. Forgive others
147. Be your own guru
148. Recognize your strengths
149. Find flow
150. Transfer your skills
151. Keep focused
152. Keep a positive events diary
153. Practice gratitude exercises
154. Make rest a priority
155. Create a rewards system
156. Remember to be happy!
157. Exercise now
158. Exercise to boost our mood
159. Practice mindful exercise
160. Take a ‘thank you’ walk
161. Practice controlled breathing
162. Practice progressive muscle relaxation
163. Practice visual imagery relaxation
164. Sort out your sleep routine
165. Keep your bedroom distraction-free
166. Switch off
167. Put down your burden
168. Keep an exercise log
169. Snack on something healthy
170. Re-hydrate yourself
171. Make activity vigorous
172. Increase incidental activity
173. Accept your body
174. Listen to your body
175. Stretch
176. Laugh!
177. Cut comparisons
178. Practice affirmation
179. Spend time with positive people
180. Be supportive
181. Focus on people’s strengths
182. Be an unconditional friend
183. Be purposeful in your relationships
184. Accentuate the positive
185. Outweigh the negatives with positives
186. Communicate effectively
187. Be affirmative in conversation
188. Choose your words
189. Foster your intimate relationship
190. Be a do-gooder
191. Pay a ‘celebration visit’
192. Give generously
193. Lean on others
194. Enlist a happiness buddy
195. Have a friend affirm you
196. Reflect on criticism positively
197. Aim to play above the line!
198. Clarify your values
199. Repel antagonistic values
200. There is nothing good or bad
201. Trump negativity
202. Practise ‘happiness kaizen’
203. Simplify your life
204. Do sweat the small stuff
205. Think like an optimist
206. Be aware of your internal voice
207. Challenge your thoughts
208. Get a spam filter
209. Test the helpfulness of thoughts
210. Overcome worry
211. Get into the game
212. Think again
213. Plant optimistic thoughts
214. Ask the question
215. Stop the sky from falling – rationalise
216. Apply Pareto’s Law
217. Set goals
218. Work and play using your strengths
219. Visualise a happy you
220. Direct your own life story
221. Create your ideal ‘happiness pie’
222. Make a substitution
223. Eulogise your ideal life
224. Maximise happiness productivity
225. Put yourself first
226. Plan mini-breaks
227. Prioritise tasks
228. Refine your workload
229. Stop waiting for happiness
230. Be curious about the world
231. Lighten up
232. Deal with adversity
233. Take action to maintain happiness
234. Wear your favorite things. It may be a clothing, necklace, whatever it may be that will boost your looks and confidence.
235.Sign up for a free exercise class. If youre not into exercise and want to try. Sign up and try!
236. Rearrange your furniture. You might get tired of your arrangements, rearrange and keep yourself busy.
237. Start a gratitude journal. Always remember to be grateful. List it down so that you would not forget!
238. Bake a cake. Like trying something new, try baking a cake, it might be useful to you soon.
239.Have a sleepover. If youre stressed out at home, try to sleepover at your friends house its ways fun
240. Watch a funny YouTube video. Keep yourself busy by watching videos.
241. Listen to the radio. It gives off a old times vibes.
242. Make a scrapbook.
243. Stargaze.
244. FaceTime an old friend. You might have a friend that is away from you, video call them!
245. Put your favorite photo in a frame. Appreciate yourself.
246. Learn to cook a new dish.
247. Dance around your living room. When youre alone do anything that you wanted to do.
248. Host a dinner party. Big or small party, with your sincerity and good friends it’ll be worth it.
249. Go to your local farmers market. Go buy some veggies!
250. Have a yard sale and earn some money. You might have things that you wanted to sell
251. Take a bath. Watter running down is so satisfying
252. Surprise someone you love with a gift. Appreciate people that makes you happy.
253. Try nail art.
254. Go on a picnic.
255. Build a fort in your house.
256. Roast marshmallows.
257. Play a board game.
258. Watch the sunset.
259. Send someone you miss a postcard.
260. Take a day off work just because.
261. Watch your favorite movie.
262. Blow bubbles.
263. Visit a museum.
264. Treat yourself to something sweet.
265. Swap clothes with your friends.
266. Post an old photo that makes you happy on social media.
267. Sing in the shower.
268. Tie-dye or upcycle a t-shirt.
269. Start a blog.
270. Give yourself a makeover.
271. Volunteer for a cause you care about.
272. Complete a paint-by-numbers.
273. Visit a local park.
274. Teach yourself how to knit.
275. Take a dance class.
276. Read a magazine.
277. Play frisbee.
278. Donate clothes.
279. Slide across the floor in your socks.
280. Go for a bike ride.
281. Write thank-you cards.
282. Jump rope.
283. Plant a garden.
284. Put together a puzzle.
285. Skip rocks at a pond.
286. Go to the aquarium.
287. Listen to a podcast about something that interests you.
288. Clean out your closet.
289. Learn how to skateboard.
290. Go to a karaoke night.
291. Pick flowers.
292. Go bowling.
293. Watch a TED Talk.
294. Make crafts and display them in your home.
295. Fly a kite.
296. Learn how to juggle.
297. Listen to an upbeat playlist.
298. Do some yoga outdoors.
299. Make a memory box.
300. Play laser tag.
301. Go to a flea market.
302. Write a poem.
303. Give yourself a spa treatment.
304. Buy a small pet.
305. Meditate.
306. Play a free online game.
307. Practice origami.
308. Have a pajama day.
309. Play hide and seek.
310. Go to an animal shelter and play with some pets.
311. Get a fancy dinner at a restaurant.
312. Surprise your co-workers with a treat.
313. Browse through Target.
314. Go swimming.
315. Create a new recipe.
316. Hire someome to clean your home.
317. Do a newspaper crossword puzzle.
318. Get a massage.
319. Make a recipe book.
320. Go to the movies.
321. Buy a new album.
322. Meet a friend for a drink.
323. Make paper airplanes.
324. Get a fancy drink at your favorite coffee shop.
325. Watch a movie from your childhood.
326. Go for a run.
327. Complete a sudoku puzzle.
328. Go to the library.
329. Visit your old school.
330. Make your own pizza.
331. Have a cartoon-watching marathon.
332. Visit your family.
333. Go thrift shopping.
334. Ask a barista for latte art.
335. Trade books with a friend.
336. Go for a long walk.
337. Go to the zoo.
338. Watch a stand-up comedy show.
339. Light up your fireplace.
340. Complete a Rubik’s Cube.
341. Jot down positive affirmations and tape them to your mirror.
342. Go to a playground and swing.
343. Collect shells on a beach.
344. Spend an hour on Pinterest.
345. Indulge in some selfies.
346. Watch a cute animal video.
347. Host a cocktail party.
348. Go canoeing.
349. Visit a nursing home.
350. Give a server a big tip.
351. Order your favorite takeout.
352. Camp in your backyard.
353. Press flowers in a book.
354.Write down 3 things you’re grateful for.
355.Don’t use Facebook for the rest of the day.
356.Stop watching/reading the news for a week.
357.Buy a new album on iTunes.
358.Write a journal entry.
359.Go to the local coffee shop and talk to the barista.
360.Sign up for a fitness class.
361. Set a fitness goal.
362.Watch a romantic comedy.
363.Grab a book at the library.
364.Join a book club.
365.Take a deep breath.
366.Call a friend.
366 ways to be happy 