How to Master Happiness in 15 Simple Ways
There’s no perfection in mastering the art of happiness. It is learning from our daily life that we get in tune with what matters and what doesn’t. Are you tired of the mundane? Is it draining your energy to its last bit? Then, it is time for a little change. Something we can teach ourselves to be a little happier every day by learning how to master happiness in these simple ways.
15 Simple ways to master happiness every day:
- Be Grateful
A grateful heart awakens the soul and lets joy come in. Count on your blessings and never your shortcomings. Always practice gratitude.
- It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack. – Germany Kent
2. Practice Forgiveness
It is the key to a more meaningful life. Forgiveness, is a decision to let go of resentment or vengeance. It is what we do for ourselves to let go and move on.
- The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. – Gandhi
3. Be Kind
Kindness. It doesn’t matter if it is big or small. Helping someone without asking for anything in return is as powerful as the mightiest supernatural powers.
- The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention. -Anonymous
4. Keep a Journal
The power of writing. Make it a habit, write your way to happiness. Expressing your feelings through writing helps you process and blackout the negative ones, allowing more space for positive emotions. Write more about joy rather than pain.
- Journal writing is a voyage to the interior. ― Christina Baldwin
5. Be an optimist
Resilience. The power of positive thinking! Believing in positivity makes you happier and healthier. It is a chain reaction. Find the good and be grateful for it.
- How wonderful it is that nobody needs to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. – Anne Frank
6. Live in the moment
When you focus your attention on what’s happening right now, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, you become more aware of your thoughts. There are times that we drift our thoughts about the past or the future. However, we need to learn how to redirect those thoughts and pay attention to the moment. Today is important.
- The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences. – Eleanor Roosevelt
7. Savor good memories
Scientists claimed that the more positive memories we have, the more positive outlook we have in life and the world around us. Our brains tend to dwell on the negative ones. But the good thing is, we can help it by collecting and keeping more good memories by savoring the positive experiences and emotions.
- We should learn to savor some moments to let time feel worth existing. – Munia Khan
8. Don’t worry about what others think of you
Tune out gossips. If it’s not true, it will die out. You don’t have to fill your mind with worries. So, don’t!
- Care about people’s approval, and you will always be their prisoner. – Lao Tzu
9. Cut out negativity
If you want to improve your life and stay happy, then cut out the negativity and toxicity in your life. What do you consider unhealthy? Is the situation mentally and emotionally draining? Then it is time to step away and move on. It is not worth your life.
- Two kinds of people to avoid in your life; 1. Those who love your lies and 2. Those who hate your truth. Avoid them. – Israelmore Ayivo
10. Take risks
If it makes you feel good, do it! We only live once, do not waste it. Experiencing things in life will make us feel alive. So, take those risks and enjoy life.
- Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. – Helen Kelle
11. Watch the sunrise or sunset
It is free, and it happens 365 days a year. There’s a burst of beneficial effect sunshine has in our mood because it boosts our serotonin. Be grateful for that moment when you see the beautiful color and light. The magical stillness brings healing to our souls.
- Each time I see a beautiful sunset or sunrise, I have to pinch myself because I can’t believe that I’m awake and not dreaming. – Anthony T. Hincks
12. Read a book
Allowing your mind to break away from the norm can boost your happiness. So, open up a good book and let your imagination run wild.
- Books are a uniquely portable magic. – Stephen King
13. Smile
It can lower your stress, lift your mood, and boost your immune system! Smile often and be happy, it is the small things in life.
- More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate. – Roy T. Bennet
14. Treat yourself with love
Be gentle with yourself. Remind yourself that you are lovable, you are worthy, and you are more than enough. You cannot preach what you don’t practice. So, start with yourself and everything else will follow.
- It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack. – Germany Kent
15. Learn to rest
Time and time again, we often have setbacks in life. Take a break and think about how to achieve your goals. Strategize, and change, but always get back up. Do not quit! It will help you on how to master happiness.
- If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit. ― Banksy
Now, give it a try and learn how to master happiness in 15 simple ways to be healthier, happier, and live a more meaningful life. Inject some enthusiasm in your everyday life.
P.S. While you give these a try, sip some green tea. It is my secret to start a happier day. The healthy benefits while injecting caffeine into my eyeballs are so crucial in times like these. So, boost your immune system and smile often.
P.P.S. I’d love to hear what’s your secret to a happier day. Share it in the comments!
25 Comments
mayapplehealth
This is such a good article. I love that you highlight the need for rest. Yes, these are the very things I teach my clients who are seeking to become more positive. Thanks for sharing!
Mae Loureto
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
mayapplehealth
This is very well written. I love that you highlight the need for a rest. Yes, these are the very things that I teach my clients who are seeking to become more positive. Thanks for sharing.
Mae Loureto
Thank you so much!
Emmalie
I really needed this today! What a great article!
Mae Loureto
I’m happy I can help! Thanks for dropping by!
Gabi Sobol
I’ve been starting my days with matcha, and I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in my mood! Great tips, Mae.
Audrey at Two Pink Peonies
I love when you said “It is for free, and it happens 365 days a year” in regards to sunsets! That is so true. It just really made me think of how wonderful many things are and we don’t take the time to appreciate them.
Cynthia Covert
Great tips! As someone who is forced to rest due to chronic illness/pain, I struggle to make time to rest for any reason other than illness. It is definitely something that I need to work on,
Son Javellana
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World In Eyes
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Ramil Hinolan
These are really true. I practice most these in my live. In these days, blot out negativity in our life.
Krysten Quiles
I am struggling right now, work has been a bear. Thank you for these helpful tips.
Emily Fata
I love all of these tips that you’ve listed! Lately, I’ve been listening to some binaural beats to manifest the happiest, most fulfilling life I can with different YouTube videos. It’s great!
Kileen
These are such fabulous ways to be happy and find true joy! I have found forgiving is a huge way to find joy!
Marie
These would be really good items to focus on with my kids. They are all necessary for successful adult life and emotional maturity.
Cookappetite
I practice most of these and I can say that I am happy in some areas of my life.
sincerelyjackline
This is such an interesting post and helpful for anyone trying to achieve happiness.
ireayotomiwa
Gratitude and kindness are always good ways of finding happiness.
I love your post.
Monidipa
In fact, they found sleep quality was the single most influential factor in rating daily mood, too. A recent Gallup poll got the same results: people who get adequate sleep are more likely to rate their lives as happier.
Cheap & Cheeky
One of the biggest improvements I’ve made in my life was to cut out toxic people. We have enough to worry about without having others bring us down. You have a lot of awesome tips in this post!
Maria Arcenas
I love the whole writing things down and forgiving others. It’s really important.
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