Happiness matters! All we can say is that it makes everyone look gorgeous irrespective of age, race, gender, or ethnicity. Happiness is a positive emotion among many emotions. Pleasure, omfort, hope, inspiration, gratitude all result in happiness. We experience these emotions every day in our daily life.
International Day of Happiness
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated across the globe on 20th March every year. It’s a global event organised by the United Nations and holds a prominent message for all that being happy is a human right. Everyone should put effort into prioritising their happiness.
We can’t stress enough how being happy can significantly impact a person’s overall health and wellbeing. Let’s quickly check a few quick facts that highlight the importance of being happy:
1. Happiness plays a vital role in our health. It’s associated with a lower heart rate and blood pressure
2. Happiness strengthens the functioning of our immune system
3. Happiness helps people cope with pain
4. Happiness is contagious
Let’s check some of the ways through which one can harness positive energy and stay happy.
Put your efforts to bring about a positive change in your life. Here are certain things to consider to stay happy and be positive:
Refrain from overthinking
Learn to live in the moment, a mantra to stay happy! When an individual starts to overthink, negative thoughts cloud their judgment. Worrying never helps, instead, focus on making your present happier. You are one step away from happiness if you stop overthinking. The slight line of difference can help you get rid of depressing thoughts and bring you closer to feeling positive vibes.
Move your body
Exercising has always been fruitful. Not only does it contribute to an improved physical appearance but also improves mood. Regular exercising helps reduce anxiety and elevates mood. Scientifically, when an individual exercises, it helps in increasing the secretion of happy hormones like endorphins, dopamine, adrenaline, and endocannabinoids. Moreover, it suppresses anxiety-stress-causing hormones.
Be in a positive environment and surround yourself with positive people
The surroundings that we live in affect us in many ways. The same rule applies to people who surround us. Make sure to create a positive environment and surround yourself with positive people who are always there to support and bring out the best in you.
Make a gratitude journal
Negative thinking, being anxious, angry or jealous or having miscellaneous worries kill happiness. One of the best ways to build a happy state of mind is by noticing things that make you happy. Being grateful for what you have can hit differently rather than counting material possessions.
How to focus on the good? Here are a few ideas:
• Make a gratitude journal for yourself
• Think and write down things you are grateful for. The other way is to express gratitude via a phone call.
• Volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about or try to help a person
Engage in positive self-talk
Your happiness lies in your hand, and you must prioritise it. Love yourself the way you are instead of criticising yourself. Focus on pep talk with yourself like you are talking to a friend.
Here are a few phrases to say to get negative thoughts out from your head:
• Say to yourself these phrases, I will always love myself, I will never overthink, I am becoming the best version of myself, etc
• Never go around thinking that you are unworthy of love or care
Indulge in fun activities
Make time for yourself and indulge in activities you love doing. Doing fun activities will help boost your mood, give positive vibes, and you’ll feel energetic as well.
Some other ways:
1. Listen to soulful music
2. Sleep well
3. Enjoy nature
4. Try to spend more time with loved ones
5. Lastly, prioritise your happiness and needs
