hey everyone and welcome to top think today we're going to learn about 20 habits that will make you
happier now let's begin number one confront your stress everyone experiences stress that stress
interferes with your personal and professional routines so how do you get rid of your stress
many people run away from their stress they ignore and avoid their stressors
so their problems never really get solved so if you want to be happier face your stressors
head on tackle the root of your stress and move forward a happier person number two savor the
present how often do you stop and smell the roses our lives are demanding and our schedules are busy
most days you have an overwhelming number of responsibilities right in front of you
so the little things disappear into the background to live a happier life just slow down
savor each moment and stop thinking about the future and focus on the present it's a difficult
thing to practice mindfulness when your schedule is pulling you in 20 different directions but
a few moments of mindfulness can change your entire day number three forgive your mistakes
we all make mistakes but we react to those mistakes very differently many people criticize
themselves when they fail they hold themselves to impossible standards and punish their mistakes
these outrageous expectations create stress and frustration in your life you may struggle to
appreciate anything you accomplish because you're too preoccupied with your failures
so come on and give yourself a break even if you have made a mistake even if it didn't go
perfectly hey you tried and that's something to be proud of number four trick your brain
if you're having a bad day you can actually trick your brain into feeling better all you
have to do is make yourself smile your brain naturally associates smiling with happiness
so even if you're not genuinely smiling some parts of your brain can't tell the difference
so smile when you're happy and smile when you're not
number five live like a tourist do you act like a different person on vacation when you escape
the hustle and bustle of your daily life you give yourself the freedom to be yourself you explore
you enjoy life you take risks but what happens when you come back to the real world many people
lose their sense of wonder in their daily lives but your vacation doesn't have to end you can
create small vacations for yourself on a weekly basis you don't have to go anywhere far away in
fact you don't have to go anywhere at all you can embark on a creative vacation by experimenting
with a new hobby you can enjoy a mental vacation by reading a good book if you approach every
experience with the wide eyes of a tourist you may find yourself living a happier life
number six simplify your life clutter is a common source of stress you have clutter in
your home you have clutter in your desk but most of all you have clutter in your life
so to make yourself happier live simply reduce the number of choices that you have to make each day
give yourself clear directives and get rid of the clutter in your environment
by simplifying your lifestyle you can focus on the people and the passions that make you happy
number seven embrace the outdoors how often do you explore the outdoors even if it's cold and
gloomy outside a daily dose of nature can brighten your life nature separates you from the stress and
clutter of your everyday life you're disconnecting from work you're unplugging from your phone and
you're taking time to appreciate the world around you so go ahead take a break from work with a walk
around your neighborhood enjoy your lunch outside pour a cup of tea while watching the sunset
you can appreciate the natural world any way you'd like number eight live by a list do you buy more
things than you need we've all walked out of a store with things we didn't plan on buying you
may feel guilty for spending too much money but there's an easy way to control your extra spending
before you shop spend five minutes making a detailed list give yourself a comprehensive set
of instructions and then when you get to the store buy only what you have written down if it isn't on
the list it's not an option you'll be surprised how big of a difference this small habit can make
number nine direct your day
at the beginning of each day you set a goal for yourself it could be a big goal or a small goal
a personal or professional goal now for the rest of the day this goal is your number one priority
so if all else fails you will accomplish this goal by the end of the day a daily goal gives you a
sense of direction but more importantly it pushes you one step closer to your lifelong happiness
number 10 acts of kindness the happiest people give gifts to everyone they meet i'm not
talking about presents wrapped in shiny paper i'm talking about acts of kindness happy people give
compliments kind gestures and genuine smiles to everyone in their life and those acts of kindness
brighten the world around them so live like the happiest people and make the world a kinder place
number eleven embody your values you have strong values yet you hesitate to do what needs to be
done if something needs to be done then be the person who does it don't be indecisive take a
stand for yourself and for others because that courage will empower you to live a happier life
number 12 assume the best do you assume the worst in people you may raise walls
between you and the rest of the world but the happiest people see the good in everyone they
give people the benefit of the doubt instead of waiting to be disappointed
so if you want to be happier believe in others like you believe in yourself
number 13 forgive your enemies hey bad things happen people fight they make mistakes and
they say things they regret but a grudge has never solved anything you may think you're
punishing the other person but you're really punishing yourself you're clinging to a toxic
frustrating burden which weighs on your shoulders the longer you hold a grudge the more stress that
you're creating in your life you don't have to forget the difficult moments in your life but no
grudge is worth holding forever so if you want to be happy it's time to let go of your grudges
number 14 understand your emotions don't be afraid to acknowledge the unhappy moments in your life
no one's happy 24 7 everyone has bad days but happy people embrace and they try to understand
their negativity when you're feeling down take some time to think about your feelings let
yourself experience negative emotions many people stuff those feelings way down but pretending to
be happy isn't the same thing as real happiness so confront your emotions and earn yourself a better
understanding of who you are number 15 polish your rituals do you feel overwhelmed daily rituals keep
you grounded when life tries to bowl you over your routines give you a comfortable and productive
fallback whether it's a good day or a bad day so work on a set of habits that make sense for you
you might like an inspiring morning ritual or a relaxing evening routine whatever you
choose be consistent because that consistent routine will catch you whenever you fall
number 16 spend time alone how often do you spend time alone many people rely on friends and family
to socialize but you can experience the world all on your own each week you should make time
for a solo adventure treat yourself to some time alone and enjoy life any way you want number 17
express your thoughts just think about how you spend those five or ten minute intervals when
you have nothing to do most people waste those small blocks of time scrolling through their
phones or playing games but there's a better way to spend the extra minutes in your life
a thought list is a running tab of your thoughts worries and ideas what are you worried about what
are you excited about what goals have you set for yourself today now pour these thoughts onto
a sheet of paper or the notes in your phone you can delete them or throw them away when
you're done because a thought list has one goal and that's to free your mind from the
burden of your thoughts that freedom leaves you feeling clear-headed for the rest of the day
number 18 prioritize loved ones no matter how busy you get make time for the people you love
your friends and family play an important role in your happiness
quality time with the people you love decreases stress improves your mood and it satisfies many
deeper emotional needs even a short conversation can turn your day your week or your month around
so if you want to be happier always make your loved ones a priority number 19
search for adventure productivity and success are important but happiness demands excitement and
excitement warrants and adventure embark on adventures in the world around you
do something on your bucket list drive somewhere you've never been or talked to a complete stranger
each experience is a brand new adventure and those adventures make some of the happiest memories
number 20 re-evaluate your goals goals change over time but hey that's okay
a lifelong dream may not make sense for you anymore that's why it's important to evaluate
your goals on a regular basis before making an important decision just ask yourself is this
really what i want if the answer is yes then keep going you're moving in the right direction but if
the answer is no then embrace the need for change and steer your life down a happier path hey thank
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