We could all stand to be just a little happier, some more than others.
After all, is there really anyone out there who is completely content with
every aspect of their lives? We think you should always be striving to be the
best, happiest you, and there are some simple things you can do every day that
can help you get there.
What Makes You Happy?
Some people are just genetically programmed to be happier. But,
that doesn’t mean that if you aren’t one of them, your doomed to a life of
unhappiness. You just might have to put a little more effort into your
happiness. Researchers suggest the key lies in our thoughts, and our actions.
If you can change one or both to avoid what makes you unhappy, a new happier
you should emerge. Here are some tips to help you achieve that…
Tips to Become Happier
- Destress Your Life – It’s almost impossible to
completely rid your life of any stress at all. There will always be
deadlines, traffic, and spilled milk when you’re late getting out the
door. But, it is possible to lower the amount of stress that is a major
source of the unhappiness in most of our lives.
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Exercise – Even seven minutes
a day can help relieve stress. Extra points if you can get exercise and fresh
air in at the same time!
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Mediate – Take your mind on a
mini-vacation when stress starts to heat up.
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Get Plenty of Sleep – When you’re tired, you’re more stressed.
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Take Supplements – Try herbal remedies
to get help with your stress. Good options include Mood Uplift (vegan liquid
phyto-caps) by Gaia
Herbs or California
Poppy by Herb Pharm.
- Forgiveness – Holding a grudge against
someone who wronged you, only hurts your own happiness. Forgiveness can
instantly lift a major weight off your shoulders and drastically improve
your happiness. While you’re at it, make an effort to spend more time with
friends and family, science says it will definitely make
you happier.
- Help Others – Doing something nice for
someone else, or going out of your way to make another person happy has a bounceback effect on your
own happiness. About two hours per week seems to be the magic number for
helping others, while trying to make yourself feel happier. So, get out
there and volunteer, or help an older neighbor with the trash or light
work around the house. We dare you not to feel good about yourself when
you’re done!
- Address Depression – If you suffer from depression
or any other type of mood disorder, do something about it. Some cases may
require a doctor’s attention, but most of the time the blues can be fixed
at home. Here are some things you can try:
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Eat a Healthy Diet
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Exercise More, Especially Outside
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Stick to a Daily Routine
In addition to these tips, there are also
some natural supplements that support mood
health you can try to help push out feelings of sadness. Here’s a list of
tried-and-true natural remedies for depression and sadness:
Why not try to make yourself happier? A little effort goes a long way.
What are some of the things you like to do to lift your mood each day? Tell us
in the comments below!
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