14 Secrets to a Happier Life

Everyone deserves to be happy.
But not everyone understands that
happiness is a choice, and maintaining a happy
life requires a bit of nurturing.
Here are 14 tips for a happier, healthier life.

Tying your happiness to something
outside of yourself is self-
destructive. By doing this, you are
depending on something outside
of yourself to dictate your mood.
You're not a puppet. You are an
independent individual with 100%
control of your thoughts and feelings.
You get to own it, so go ahead!
Try to understand and accept that you were born complete. It's
important to remember that your happiness comes from within
and nobody can take it away from you without your consent.
1) Don't Tie Your Happiness to People, Things or Events

While comparison can help motivate you to do
better and aim higher, it inflicts more damage than
good for most people. And with social media
playing an enormous role in many of our lives, this
problem has exploded through the roof.
It's important to keep in mind that every one of us
has our own goals, dreams, and a purpose to fulfill.
In that sense, using others as a benchmark for your own worth is pointless.
Also remember that what you are comparing is inaccurate. Most people only
share their final results and successful moments. This means you are most likely
comparing your worst to their best.
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2) Stop Comparing Your Life to Others

Most people feel valued only when
others shine the spotlight on them. One
of the most powerful secrets to a
happier life is to be the SOURCE of your
own light.
Let your light shine bright from within to
warm and lift your spirit, as well as those
around you. And you never know, you
might just inspire others to do the
same... and what a bright, wonderful
world that would make!
3) Be the Source of Your Own Light
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Sometimes it's easy to neglect giving thanks for
all the things that make us happy. When you
create a feeling of gratitude, you change the
feeling in your heart, as well as the type of
thoughts you have in your mind.
Many people have found success with keeping a
"gratitude journal" in which they write all that
they are thankful for first thing in the morning.
Your list of items could be as simple as waking up
in the morning, good health, having ingredients
for the perfect cupcake, the sunshine, or even
the calming rain. What a way to start the day!
4) Practice Gratitude

Not only can prayer and meditation help
you clear your mind and feel inner
peace, it can also give you the space you
need to step back and put even your
biggest challenges in perspective.
The clarity attained will enable you to
see things differently, and as a result,
open you to the possibilities of new
solutions.
5) Prayer and Meditation

As busy as you may be, it's very
important to put aside some time each
day for yourself.
Take a relaxing bubble bath, read a book,
treat yourself to ice cream, or just kick
back and listen to some good music.
Even a little time to do something nice
for yourself will help you unwind and put
yourself in a better mood.
6) Enjoy Some YOU-Time

People who exercise generally have
lower levels of stress, anxiety, and
depression. Even a 10-minute brisk walk
can have a positive effect on the mind
and lift your mood.
7) Exercise

Helping our brothers and sisters who
could use some extra assistance is a win-
win practice.
Not only does it provide aid for those
you are helping, it also helps remind us
to be thankful for all that we already
have.
8) Help Those in Need

There is energy in everything, and that
includes us too. As such, it's fairly easy to
absorb negative energy when you are
around negative people.
On the other hand, if you surround
yourself with happy, positive, and
emotionally healthy people, you can be
sure you will eventually be infected with
their positive energy!
9) Surround Yourself with Happy People

Laughter is linked to many health
advantages including stress reduction,
lower blood pressure, and increased
creativity.
If you need a little help, you can always
search for and watch a funny videos on
Youtube. Or how about browsing over
to one of those websites showcasing
funny auto corrects and hilarious things children write!
Even "fake" laughter when you really don't want to laugh can
temporarily elevate your mood. Give it a shot!
10) LOL (Laugh out Loud)

Accepting your emotions, including
anger, sadness, disappointment, and
frustration as normal will help you see
the world from a more realistic view.
This will make it easier to respond to
your negative emotions constructively
by keeping your expectations in check
and having a healthier perspective
about life.
11) Accept Your Positive and Negative Emotions

Identifying and understanding a
problem can lead to discovering clear
solutions that will allow you to address
the situation and finally put it behind
you.
Being proactive in finding a solution
prevents yourself from falling victim to
self pity. And finding a solution enables
you to move on with your life with a
clear head, instead of allowing your
concern to fester in your mind.
12) Identify and Solve Problems

Holding onto anger and resentment certainly
does not make a happy life, and the single
solution for this is forgiveness.
While forgiveness is the ultimate act of love and
compassion, it's also the key to set yourself free
from pain caused by another person.
When you forgive someone who has done you
wrong, it does NOT mean you are agreeing with
them or have conceded to them. It means you
are releasing yourself from someone else's poor choices so you can finally move
forward with a clear head and a light heart.
"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at
someone else; you are the one who gets burned." ~ Buddha
13) Forgive and Let Go

If the story of your life does not make you feel
good about yourself, then write a new story!
YOU are the author of your own life. Use your
power to see and feel things differently. This
new perspective will motivate a more positive
attitude and enable you to create new, more
positive possibilities.
14) Write a New Story

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