Number one, dwelling in sadness.
Do you often find yourself
dwelling on your negative experiences
and the sadness they've caused you?
We're not saying that bad experiences
should just roll off your shoulders.
In fact, reflecting for a healthy period of time is great
and can actually make you happier,
but in your everyday life,
when you can't bring yourself to let go
and move on from something minor,
you end up holding onto anger and sadness
more than you need to.
This leads to lingering resentment and bitterness,
which shows in your behaviors as well.
Two, overthinking.
Have you ever sat in bed,
stewing over an event over and over and over again,
maybe replaying it in your head a few too many times,
trying to gain a new insight or feel a different way?
Overthinking happens to the best of us,
but in chronically unhappy people,
this sort of pattern can easily become a habit.
When we negatively overthink,
we run the risk of distorting a situation
in a way that sends unnecessary alarms
through our body and mind.
This can lead your temperament to take a turn for the worst.
Going back and over analyzing past situations
can leave us with a sinking feeling
that can just make us unhappier.
When someone shoulders too much
of what they cannot single-handedly control,
they may prohibit themselves
from being happy with their own lives.
Number three, thinking negatively.
When things are going well,
do you relax or does it make you feel oddly on edge?
When you succeed, do you let yourself enjoy it?
Those who are chronic really unhappy
tend to approach situations and life in general.
with a negative point of view.
Studies show,
they may often feel dissatisfied with what they have
and even fear the feeling of happiness.
While this dissatisfaction and negative outlook
may not be a conscious choice,
recognizing it in yourself
can help save you from so much unhappiness in the future.
In a world filled with so much uncertainty,
it's natural to wanna stay on your toes,
but too much pessimism can get in the way of your happiness.
Number four, isolating themselves.
Do you find yourself staying inside longer than you need to?
Are you often one to cancel plans
or remove yourself from social situations?
According to Dr. Travis Bradberry from HuffPost,
chronically unhappy people tend to give in to the temptation
of avoiding others.
Oftentimes when we aren't happy,
hanging out with people doesn't sound too appealing,
but long-term isolation
can increase the risks of mental health issues,
such as depression.
Five, bottling up emotions.
When you get upset, do you keep your feelings in?
If so, do they mess with your mood?
Bottling up emotions, especially over a long period of time
is a habit of chronically unhappy people
because by keeping it in,
they don't give themselves a chance to heal
from what they're feeling.
Expressing emotions can seem daunting,
but it helps you lighten your burdened mindset,
giving you a freeing sensation.
Number six, getting insufficient sleep.
Let's talk about sleep.
Do you wake up tired in the morning?
Do you sleep at different times each night?
While none of this is uncommon,
it can actually be a major factor in your happiness.
A 2018 study from South Korea
explains that poor sleep quality by itself
is enough to negatively impact your life
satisfaction and wellbeing.
Sleep quality can encompass a lot,
but it mostly refers to how well you sleep
through the night.
Number seven, comparing themselves to others.
And this is a hard one
because comparisons are so easy to make in our daily lives.
Whenever you get a test back,
start a job or go on social media,
it's only natural to want to look around
and see how you measure up.
But when we compare ourselves to others,
we accidentally diminish our own success.
We all have different likes and dislikes,
strengths and weaknesses.
So to determine your success based on someone else
leaves you with a lot of room
for unnecessarily criticizing yourself,
which more often than not leaves you feeling sad.
And number eight, overworking themselves.
Are you a workaholic?
Do you spend days at a time working at your desk?
Not giving yourself enough time to rest,
relax and take a break
can actually contribute to chronic unhappiness.
According to an article from Passport Health,
studies around the world
site overworking as a common precursor to depression,
anxiety, and unhealthy habits such as poor food choices.
But that's not all people who overwork themselves
are prone to more stress and burnout,
both of which can have detrimental effect on your mood.
We hope we were able to give you a little insight
into some of the habits
that chronically unhappy people have.
Did you relate to any of these habits?
Let us know in the comments below.
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