A great reminder: 9 happiness hacks…

A great reminder: 9 happiness hacks…

By Soulful Arogya 

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.”

While a good chunk of happiness is controlled by our genes, there are lots of things you can do to make yourself happier. In this article, you’ll learn 9 techniques to boost your happiness.

9 Things Proven to Make You Happy

1) Gratitude

Showing gratitude for the things you have is the single most important thing you can do to boost your happiness.

Epicurus Quote: Happiness Hacks – 9 Things Proven to Make You Happy

Every night before you go to bed, write down 3 good things that happened to you that day. Cultivate this habit daily to gradually boost your happiness. You can also practice loving kindness meditation.

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On the other hand, thinking about the bad things that happened to you that day can have the opposite effect. Doing this regularly will make you more miserable over time.

Don’t train your brain to be negative. Focus on the positive and let go of the negative.

2) Be Your Best Self As Often As You Can

Think about the best version of yourself and strive towards becoming that person as often as you can.

Think about the things you are uniquely good at and do them often to increase your happy thoughts.

3) Spend More Time with People You Like

Spend as much time as possible with people you like. These are the ones who truly make you happy. Not spending enough time with people you like is one of the biggest regrets people have.

Life is Like a Cup of Tea: 9 Things Proven to Make You Happy

Talk to your favorite people as often you can. Share the best events of the day and tell them to do the same…

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