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8 Ways to Be a Happier You
From a girl who has struggled herself.
1. Live in the present: We spend too much time worrying about what happened in the past + what is going to happen in the future. It is so important to embrace the now + enjoy every moment for exactly what it is.
2. Ease the negativity:
Sometimes you need to take a step back + realize who you are + where you want to be. Certain people or certain things will commonly bring discomfort into your life, it happens to everyone. Change what you are able to, but as one of my favorite quotes says,
--- One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage
to let go of what you can't change.
It is so important to surround yourself with people that genuinely care about you + your well being. Know that those people are always there for you + would be willing to be there, if you just asked for a little help.
4. Get outside:
It is medically proven that being outdoors will improve your mood. A study showed that as little as 20 minutes outside during good weather will not only improve your overall mood, but broaden your thinking + improve memory.
5. Put down your cell phone:
It is more common for us to be seen looking down more than we ever seem to be looking up. Instead of enjoying the day for what it is, we spend the majority of our time on our cell phones, checking Snapchats, updating statuses, or even missing out on genuinely enjoying a moment because we are too busy capturing it for Instagram. Technology holds many advantages, however, it comes with just as many, maybe more, disadvantages. With apps like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram + Snapchat, we are continuously exposed to the lives of others. Which leads to unhealthy feelings of jealousy, envy + loneliness.
➳ I have challenged myself to reduce my social media + cell phone usage in general, dramatically + have undoubtedly noticed a change in my happiness. I sleep more, not being consumed with checking my phone constantly, I enjoy genuine conversations with people without interrupting them to check notifications, I don't compare myself to others + the greatest advantage I have found is to enjoy the moments in life for what they are. It's like having secret memories that are not shared with anyone but myself.
We often forget how good our lives are. Even when they're not perfect, they could also be far worse. Connecting with other people + feeling like your a part of something larger than ourselves takes us a long way towards happiness. Just do small things with great love.
7. Find inner balance:
Whether it be spiritual, meditative, or just finding a few minutes of quite time for yourself every day. It is so important to find your center to help clear + calm your mind, so you can be a healthier, happier you.
➳ I have personally been loving the Calm app which offers a selection
of guided or timed mindful mediations.
The website calm.com also offers a 5,10,15, or 20, meditation break which is great for working long hours on a computer.
Meditation has been proven to improve focus, clarity + attention span. Long span meditation has also lead to improvements in participants compassion + self awareness, as well as reduced stress.
My biggest tip on your journey to happiness is to always do what you love. It is vital to take a little time every day to spend time on yourself, to be drawn by the strange pull of what you love + to embrace + enjoy every moment of it.
I promise to you, that in that moment, all the worries of the world will disappear.
--- There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done.
One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow,
so today is the right day to love,
believe, do and mostly live.
Dalai Lama
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