Happiness In Brief

• Happiness can be identified as "anything that makes you happy." Once you have identified that activity - no matter what it is - you can begin to focus your mind on it so that your life is predetermined to do more of that
• Things as simple as eating light, talking less and listening more, turning off the television and going outdoors to enjoy nature and get some sun, all this could bring more joy to your life
• Positive reflections, affirmations and mantras play an important role in happiness, just like a gratitude journal, and look for reasons to laugh and express oneself creatively

We all strive to be happy and to have a good sense of joy in our lives. Like many, you probably think that achievements such as education, marriage, family and social / financial status can make you happy.

However, studies on happiness have found that these achievements have little to do with their happiness. And for millions of people, happiness remains an elusive goal.

Most of the time, the small and simple things in life are the ones that bring the greatest joy and are the most invigorating.

"When I tune in to the simple things that give me joy, my body and my spirit light up, I feel really alive and tremendously happy, I feel free from the heavier burdens, beliefs and complicated constructions that only make me focus on the difficulties of life."

12 Tips for Living Happy, Free and Excited

1. Write a list of simple things that give you pleasure... do them at least a couple of times a week

Write down things that give you a sense of pleasure and happiness, and check the list regularly, that will be a reminder telling you to take some time to do those simple little things that reinforce the belief that life is good.

2. Move

Exercise increases chemical levels that benefit brain health, such as serotonin, dopamine, and nor-epinephrine, which can help buffer some of the effects of stress and relieve some symptoms of depression. Instead of seeing exercise as a simple tool to lose weight and prevent disease - all the benefits that arise in the future - try to see exercise as a daily tool to immediately improve your mood, reduce stress and feel more happy.

3. Eat Light and Properly

What you eat directly affects your mood and energy levels, both in the short and long term. Eating well can cause the body and brain to be focused on happiness while eating processed foods will make you feel exhausted and prone to chronic diseases. The same happens with the excess of food, which makes you feel bloated and exhausted.

4. Bath with Cold Water

Exposure to cold temperatures through cold water can offer benefits to almost everyone. Bathing with cold water increases circulation and helps minimize inflammation. It also tends to make you feel energized. It's a great thing to do it in the morning or after exercise.

5. Talk Less - Listen More

Talk less and listening more can help improve the communication of the heart. Listening helps you immerse yourself in the wisdom of others and allows you to relax your mind at the same time. Deciding to listen can help you feel happy while helping you get different perspectives.

6. Take Sun Every Day

Have you ever noticed how great it feels to spend time outdoors on a sunny day? Well, it turns out that safe sun exposure allows your body to produce vitamin D and this is very good for your mood.

7. Turn off the TV

Evidence shows that decreasing television viewing time can add years to your life. According to one study, every hour of television you watch is equivalent to a 22-minute reduction in your life expectancy. Watching television also has a major impact on the chemistry of your brain. In fact, the more you watch TV, the easier your brain activates the receptive and passive mode, which means that messages are transmitted in your brain without your participation. Therefore, instead of turning off your brain, why not turn off the television and participate vigorously in some pleasant activity.

8. Be Creative

You do not have to be an artist to be creative. Creativity can take any form, from gardening to cooking, dancing and singing, to undertake a new hobby.

9. Enjoy Nature

Spending time in nature is an excellent "medicine" for mental health, and while you are enjoying yourself, take off your shoes (as long as it is safe to do so.) Walk barefoot and / or bury yourself on the ground, have a wide range of health benefits, beyond the simple feeling of connection with Mother Earth. Create a garden, it does not matter if you have a small space, there is always enough space for some plants.

10. Know the truth about yourself

Positive reflections and mantras play an important role in happiness.

"With enthusiasm and confidence, manifest what you consider to be true about your authentic self. Ask yourself: "What is true about me right now?" For example, "I am worth it, I am worthy, I am good, I am loved, I have what I need, or I am successful. Indicate this statement aloud a couple of times to personify the essence of who it really is at the moment. Accept it! Believe this and you will be free! "

11. Express gratitude

People who are grateful for what they have are more able to cope with stress and have more positive emotions. The best way to harness the positive power of gratitude is through a gratitude journal or a list, in which you write actively and accurately what you are grateful for. Doing that has been linked to a better mood, greater happiness, greater optimism and better physical health. Remember that your future depends to a large extent on the thoughts you have today. So think positive things, have hope, trust, love and success. A simple habit to start is to express gratitude at each meal, either loudly or silently, whatever works best for you.

12. Laugh!

Laughing causes the body to release chemicals called natural "analgesic" endorphins that contribute to your sense of well-being and can counteract the effects of stress hormones and cause blood vessels to dilate. Researchers have found that just by anticipating a smile you can increase your levels of endorphins, while laughter can help boost your immune system and reduce inflammation in your body, which is linked to a variety of diseases. Therefore, if you like to watch TV, be sure to watch something really funny. So that you can laugh, smile and be happy ultimately – Eventually that’s the only Goal.

Stay Happy :) Stay Blessed