For The Positive Mind by Joan Healy. ©The Positive Mind.

Happiness is a result of feeling at one with life and totally stress-free. It is possible to bring in more happiness into our lives, even when our minds can tell us otherwise. Whether you are needing to be uplifted after a bad day or if you need some motivation to keep you going, I have prepared some tips on how to feel happier.

1. Remember that life is short.

We need to make the most of our lives. Just like butterflies only live for two weeks, so too is our time on this planet brief.

2. Do what you love.

This is key to happiness. Everything that you do is enhanced and more successful when we are doing work and projects that we love. When we enjoy what we do, our work flows and is very rewarding.

3. Fake it till you make it.

We can trick our minds into feeling better simply by smiling. The act of smiling releases the feel-good hormone, serotonin into our bloodstream. This makes us feel a lot happier, so sometimes a smile is the reason for our joy.

4. Reach out to someone.

When we give out positive energy to others, by sharing, listening or just being a friend, we also feel the good feeling of this action.

5. Trust in life.

Life is always good to us. We need to remember that life provides everything we need, from the basic nourishment to the deep inner needs of our emotional selves.

6. Do something new.

Is there a hobby you always wanted to learn? This can be the perfect new outlet for your creativity. Do something new can be rewarding and exciting and elevate your happiness levels.

7. Don’t try to Try

“Birds don’t try to fly, they just fly” by Depak Chopra

8. Don’t feel you must fit in.

“Be yourself, everyone else is taken” Oscar Wilde. Being ourselves is so important to feel happier. We are all different and uniquely wonderful in our own way.

I hope these tips help you on your way to feeling better, happier and more fulfilled in life. Watch this space for more practical advice and tips! If there is any other topic you would like covered, be sure to contact us with your requests!