->Savor Everyday Moments :
Pause now and then to smell a rose or watch children at play.
think back on pleasant moments from your day.
->Avoid Comparisons :
Comparing ourselves with others can be damaging to happiness and self-esteem.
Instead of comparing ourselves to others, focusing on our own personal achievement leads to greater satisfaction.
->Have Meaningful Goals :
“People who strive for something significant, whether it’s learning a new craft or raising moral children, are far happier than those who don’t have strong dreams or aspirations,”
“As humans, we actually require a sense of meaning to thrive.”
“Happiness lies at the intersection between pleasure and meaning. Whether at work or at home, the goal is to engage in activities that are both personally significant and enjoyable.”
->Take Initiative at Work :
How happy you are at work depends in part on how much initiative you take.
when we express creativity, help others, suggest improvements, or do additional tasks on the job, we make our work more rewarding and feel more in control.
->Make Friends, Treasure Family :
Happier people tend to have good families, friends, and supportive relationships. But it’s not enough to be the life of the party if you’re surrounded by shallow acquaintances.
“We don’t just need relationships, we need close ones” that involve understanding and caring .
->Smile Even When You Don’t Feel Like It :
“Happy people…see possibilities, opportunities, and success. When they think of the future, they are optimistic, and when they review the past, they tend to savor the high points,”
Even if you weren’t born looking at the glass as half-full, with practice, a positive outlook can become a habit.
->Say Thank You Like You Mean It :
People who write “gratitude letters” to someone who made a difference in their lives score higher on happiness, and lower on depression and the effect lasts for weeks.
->Give It Away, Give It Away Now! :
Make altruism and giving part of your life, and be purposeful about it. Listening to a friend, passing on your skills, celebrating others successes, and forgiveness also contribute to happiness.
Those who spend money on others feel much greater happiness than those who spend it on themselves.
