The world is full of endless opportunities. Women in particular have lot of possibilities, when it comes to clothes, career, relationship and lifestyle. According to a survey conducted in America in the 50s, at least 53% of the people said that they led a very happy life. In the 90s, the percentage of people who were very happy came down to about 30%. It is surprising to see that with so many developments and opportunities, the number of people who are happy has actually decreased instead of increasing. With the expectations are more, they are bound to suffer from more unhappiness if they are not able to achieve what they want. What is it that causes so much unhappiness in people even when they have so many options? What are the things that you need to take care of if you are really interested in a happy life? Read on to find out further.
1. Need good company
When you are lonely, you may be engrossed in different thoughts that can either trigger sorrow or fear. Your happiness depends on your mood at certain times. The best way to enjoy life is to enjoy friendship. You need to be in the company of good friends who are always there to entertain and support each other. You should be able to share all your joys and sorrows with them. Only then, you will be able to maintain a good relationship with all of them. When you understand each other well, you will be able to bond better and be connected to each other every time.
2. Be adventurous
Think about all the events that made you happy. There may be so many instances where you had some courage and opted for a little adventure. If anyone asks you about the best moment in college, it is not going to be the moment where you worked really hard and scored a good grade. It would perhaps be the time when you had spent your time with your special someone away from your friends. Many people believe that doing everything in a straight forward fashion leads to happiness. On the contrary, taking risks also provides you a lot of happiness for certain things.
3. Scrap excess stuff
According to a survey conducted among the wealthy Americans, most of them reported that they were only marginally happier than the public. When you possess a lot of wealth you will be interested only in doubling the amount always. This will give you no time to rejoice or spend some time for yourself. In the same way, you may also be caught in the same trap if you are not going to come out of your sentiments. For example, if you have accumulated with a lot of things that are very dear, you may not be happy parting with them. By owning too many things you may feel disorganized and overwhelmed. The best thing to do during such occasions is to gather all such items you have and donate them to your nearest charity house or sell them on eBay.
4. Balance between free and busy time
Like the saying, ‘all work and no play make Jack a dull boy,’ you need to have a balance between your work and your relaxation. If you work 24*7, it will increase the stress in your body. You need to relax for some time and regain the energy for working again. You have to device some methods of relaxation that can make you really happy. One of the best ways to gain some relaxation and concentration is meditation. All you require is just eight minutes. Sit upright with your hands on the thighs and palms facing up. Close your eyes and take deep breath. Hold it just for two seconds and then release it. Do this for about eight minutes and you will have great relaxation and feel light as well.
5. Give in to temptation
If you work overtime, visit your nearest gym whenever possible. Stick to no-fun and low fat diet even on special occasions. There are certain times where you may have to work longer, please your boss and be disciplined, whatever be your personality. During such occasions you may even feel like indulging in some pleasurable activity like your favorite sandwich, browse the web or even help yourself with a deluxe spa you have always longed for. This will help you to ease the stress and bring in a lot of relaxation and happiness. When you are completely overwhelmed, you have to treat yourself to be happy and regain the balance.
6. Like yourself
Everyone make mistakes, big or small. So mispronouncing the name of your friend in front of the boss or calling someone by some other name is not a grave mistake to worry about. Whatever be the types of mistakes you make, you need to love yourself. In the same way, your physical attributes should also be given great consideration however they are. Though it may not be very easy to forgive ourselves for the defaults, you need to remember that that there are various other things in which you can excel and be comfortable. Whenever you feel negative, talk to yourself about the positive points and build up your confidence.
7. Stop mental browsing
Most of us have gone through this situation at least one time or more. We go to a restaurant and ponder over the menu unable to decide what to choose. You may be having a struggle between the exotic chicken dish and the fish variety. You may go in for the fish. When the food arrives, you begin to think again whether your choice is right or wrong. Though this is a very simple situation, there may be other serious occasions where you may get confused about making the right choice. This kind of mental browsing may lead to some kind of dissatisfaction in most of us. All you are doing is wasting your time and energy. If you continue to pursue this style of dangling between choices, you are not going to be happy at all. So next time you are in such a situation, do a quick survey about what works for you best. When you identified the criteria, make your choice and move further. You will be a lot happier.
These are some simple guidelines that may help you to live life in a happy manner. Follow your instincts and make proper choices so that you do not repent in the future.