Thread: 7 Ways to Be Happier

Accept Things and People for What They Are
We tend to try to change everything to fit our expectations. We try to make our spouses change the things we don’t like about them, we tell our kids that music isn’t a career and they should get a “real” degree, and we want to change every situation around us. Try accepting things for what they are for a change. I’m not talking about settling for less or to give up. I’m talking about acknowledging that different people are different, and we’re all unique and amazing the way we are.
Plan the Beginning and The End, But Not the Middle
I know where I am in life. And I know where I want to go. But I don’t know exactly how to get there. I have a few ideas, but nothing concrete. But that’s OK. In fact, it’s the only way it can be. We can’t predict and plan everything. Spend a few minutes (or hours) thinking about your ideal life. Toss around some ideas that will help you get closer to there, but don’t plan every step of the way. Life has different plans for you anyway.
Follow Your Heart
Every time I did what my brain told me, it turned out to be the wrong decision. Every time I listed to my heart, it was the right thing for me. I think this is because the people in our lives (parents, spouses, kids, friends) have so many expectations about what we’re supposed to do, that we don’t want to let them down so we end up living a life that isn’t ours. Your heart knows what you want; just listen to it.
Reward Yourself Often
Scientists who study happiness agree: small, frequent rewards make us happier than bigger, less frequent rewards. In other words, eating out at nice restaurants twice a week will make you happier than buying a luxury home every 10 years.
Invest in Experiences, Not Stuff
These same experts agree that spending money on experiences (like great meals and travel) is much more rewarding than buying stuff.
Do Nice Things for Others
Last year I’ve started a really cool experiment: every day I do something nice for a complete stranger. It’s been the most amazing experience of my life. Try it for yourself. Help others. Don’t expect anything in return. This is much more fulfilling than anything you do for yourself or people you expect to return the favor.

All are nice tips! They are very useful to me, I hope this can be useful!

and always be yourself; the most important of all :P

nice tips....i like these tips.. thanks for beautiful post...

The great tips and they need some exercise, but they work. I know from my own experience . I don't follow all of them at once, but even when they are fulfilled one by one, they have some effect

Is it just me... or are there only 6 ways to be happier here?!
Shrewd advice, nonetheless.

or how about just enjoying life at the full of its potential

Very good share. I like it

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

Is it just me... or are there only 6 ways to be happier here?!
Shrewd advice, nonetheless.

i think there are like 100 ways to be happier

I follow these things but always give up in between and never can continue for a long.

How inspiring! It really does apply to all of us, whether married, single, or serviced to God.

thanks really nice post but I would like to say writing these things and implementing these are entirely different way. because sometimes reality more worst than your imagination.

i feel even everyone know about this but when something comes its not possible to remember all and do as per that. Sometimes you understand everything but cant react as per that

You should read those tips everyday to make your life easier.

Interesting and useful info thanks for sharing its really awesome.

Most important, you should have company of someone to enjoy with.

Nice and interesting tips may be they works.

Do Good Karma, spread love wherever you live. You will always be happy by this.

Thats very much true especially 1 one. If all get to understand this all point and implement in their life than I am sure no one remain worried or sad.

Thanks a lot for this important sharing.

really nice tips.. if every try to follow them then i think this would be ideal case for all..thanks alot for sharing this....