There are many ways to be happy and I will share 12 of them here that are simple and will get you fast results.
I believe everything we do in our lives is in the pursuit of happiness. Whether we want business success, great relationships, more money or to travel it is because we believe it will make us happy.
Behind every goal we have is a belief that it will bring us more happiness.
Here is the kicker – happiness is a choice. It is not “things” that make us happy. Far too many people are living a life they do not enjoy with the belief it will take them to happiness later.
We all need to choose happiness now.
“Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” John Lennon
I remember the first time I heard that song the truth of it hit me hard. It is the way most people live.
Here are 12 ways to be happy right now
#1 – Be Grateful
It is not possible to feel gratitude and anger, fear or any other negative thought at the same time.
Feeling grateful for what we have not only results in us attracting more blessing into our lives, it also makes us happier and more giving as a human being.
I have a post on the topic you can read here >> How To Have An Attitude Of Gratitude
#2 – Get out into nature.
Whether we walk along the beach or through a park it does not matter. Get out and take in the beauty of nature. Watch the birds, the clouds moving, the waves lapping, the sun rising or setting. Take it in and you will feel invigorated.
#3 -Move – do some exercise that you enjoy.
It might be going for a walk, a swim, riding a bicycle, doing yoga – whatever you enjoy do it.
#4 – Think of yourself less and others more.
Do random acts of kindness for others. As an example my husband loves to help older people with their shopping trolleys. It does not have to be a huge thing. It is hard to feel sorry for yourself when you are helping someone else.
# 5 – Read something uplifting.
There are so many books available to us now. If I am feeling a little flat I often pick up a book and open it up to where it lands. There is always a message for me when I do this.
#6 – Listen to an audio
Just like books there are so many audios we can listen to that are uplifting. There are many podcasts and great YouTube videos available to us for free.
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” Dalai Lama
#7 – Meditate
Meditation – going within, helps us be calm and centered. It relieve stress and we feel better and happier. I know I am much kinder to myself when I meditate regularly.
#8 – Affirmations
Say daily affirmations on happiness. For example “For me, the future is always bright and happy. I look at only the bright side of things.” Or “Being happy comes easy to me. Happiness is my second nature.”
#9 – Play with an animal
Pets are great to make us smile and feel happy. Dogs especially love us unconditionally. There has been much research that shows people who have pets are happier.
#10 – Treat yourself
It can be something simple like buying something you love to eat, or have your hair done, a massage or whatever it is that you enjoy.
#11 – Just laugh
Laugh or smile at nothing. If you stand up and start to laugh it will not be long before you feel happier. Smile at people as you pass them in the street. You never know who may need a smile today.
#12 – Choose to be happy.
I could have listed 50 ways to be happy but at the end of the day it is a choice. Simply choose to be happy. You can do that right now. It is your choice.
“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln
I think that quote by Abraham Lincoln sums up my message nicely. There are many ways to be happy and the choice is yours.
Namaste
Sue
PS
Please leave me a comment below. Do you have any more ways to be happy?
David Fa'anunu says
I really enjoyed reading through this. I absolutely love the list too, can’t argue with any of that. Super fantastic Sue!
Sue Price says
Thanks David. I could have gone on with the list which means it is really up to us to choose how to be happy. Thanks for your comment.
earl hackett says
Happiness is a chose. A mindset or way of being. Great list! Parnell Williams song because I’m Happy went around the world. Why? Because everyone really wants to be happy.
https://youtu.be/y6Sxv-sUYtM
Sue Price says
It sure is a choice. I had forgotten that song Earl. I just went over to YouTube to find it. I love it so thanks for the reminder. 🙂
Mark Eaves says
great list Sue.
So glad you put gratitude at the top of the list. When we are grateful, the rest seem to be a little bit easier to accomplish
Sue Price says
I agree Mark that the rest are easier when we are grateful. It was the first one that came to my mind. Thanks for your comment.
Rory Singh says
All great ways! Love the one about playing with a little animal. Works for me every day! Thanks Sue!
Sue Price says
The animal one works for me too Rory. Thanks for your comment.
Di downie says
My fav activity from your list is to play with an animal… love it
Thank you Sue
Di
Sue Price says
Mine too Di and I am fast realizing it is time to get another one.
Helen Lingard says
Love Sue..fortunately I do most of those, always love your blogs 🙂
Sue Price says
Thanks Helen and I would guess you would do them. 🙂