One true thing everyone aims to find in this life is happiness; finding true happiness goes beyond money, wealth and every other earthly thing you can think of. When you find happiness, you glow, you radiate and you make people wonder about you.
You know that saying ‘the best things in life are for free’; well, the best things in life are actually for free.
Below are ten simple things that can truly make you happy.
1. FINDING LOVE
Being in love is a good feeling, an indescribable feeling that would make you happy for no reason. Being in love and being loved in return is one of those simple things in life that would make you truly happy.
2. PHOTO COLLECTION
Pictures are good and having a photo collection is one of those simple things that can actually put a huge smile on your face. Have you ever seen someone who looks through an old picture collection without smiling? Memories may fade away, but pictures are just a great way of preserving memories.
3. FRIENDS
Have you ever wondered how boring life would be without friends? Friends bring life and being with them gives you reasons to be happy on a regular basis. Spend time with friends; plan for fun moments with them and your happiness would be guaranteed.
4. GIVING
Giving to people who don’t have or helping the less privileged gives this sort of peace that money can’t buy. Helping people is another simple thing that brings happiness; you would rarely see a selfish man that’s truly happy, but a man who helps people finds happiness and satisfaction.
5. BEING POSITIVE
Maintaining a positive attitude is also another way of being truly happy. While negativity would make you feel downbeat for no particular reason, positivity would make your spirit soar even during bad times.
6. FAMILY
Nothing beats family right? Family would always be there for you in your best and worst moments; they have been there from the onset and you are always bound to them. Spending time with your family is another way of finding happiness. Do you find time to be with your family?
7. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Being sedentary would only worsen your mood on the long run. Exercise, take a walk and participate in any kind of physical activity and you would see your mood being given a boost. Walk is free but I don’t know why people wouldn’t rather take a walk.
8. MUSIC
Listening to music can be uplifting. Play music you love, find peace in it and you would see yourself being happy.
9. RELAXING
In a bid to make money, we go through stress and forget that we really have to relax. Relaxation can help give your mood a boost and make you extraordinarily happy — take time out to relax and you wouldn’t regret it.
10. A COOL BATH
Having a cold bath after a stressful day has been scientifically proven to help boost one’s mood. Try to take time out to have a cool shower, go swimming or spend time in a beach. Water has extraordinary soothing powers.
These ten simple things can actually make you feel happier in life.
Phil