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Science suggests that happiness is the result of both pleasure and meaning in life. One-off events like getting married or landing a promotion might bring happiness in the short term, but they’ll eventually wear off.
1. Take care of yourself
If you want to live your best life, it’s important that you take care of yourself first. This includes things like exercising, getting enough sleep, and eating right.
It also means avoiding roadblocks that can stop you from achieving happiness, such as negative people and bad habits like overworking. One simple way to do this is by planning rest time and honoring it as you would a work meeting.
5. Spend time with friends and family
Spending time with friends and family is a big part of happiness. It boosts your confidence, and helps you build a strong support network.
Find glimmer moments throughout the day: smelling coffee as it brews, stroking your pet or hearing a song on the radio that makes you smile.
Having supportive friends and family can also help you stay happy by encouraging positive behaviors like exercise and healthy eating. They can also help you deal with stress in a healthier way, rather than resorting to negative coping mechanisms.
6. Take a break from technology
Unplugging from technology is a powerful way to boost happiness. It can also help you improve your work performance and relationships.
Avoid social media pages that feed you negativity, such as those that compare their lives to others or post controversial content. You can also block certain accounts to make it harder for you to access them.
Be mindful when using technology and only use it if it brings you joy or helps you stay connected with family and friends.
7. Give back
You may think your happiness depends on your circumstances, but research shows that you can choose to be happy even in difficult situations.
Give back in small ways like giving someone a sincere compliment or sending a kind message. Or do a bigger act of kindness like cutting your neighbours lawn or supporting a friend with an addiction. Studies have shown that it’s nearly universally rewarding.
8. Learn something new
The ancient Greeks believed happiness consisted of two parts: hedonia or pleasure and eudaimonia or meaning. This suggests that day-to-day pleasure and finding purpose in life are the best drivers of well-being.
When learning something new, make sure your motivation is strong enough to overcome any obstacles that might arise. It’s also helpful to keep in mind that the most successful learners are those who enjoy the process!
10. Be grateful
Practicing gratitude can help soothe your nervous system, as evidenced by studies where participants wrote gratitude letters. This practice can also promote mindfulness, and help you notice the good things in your life that you might otherwise take for granted.
Try writing down three good things each day or engaging in mental subtraction—or the George Bailey effect—and imagining what your life would be like without them.