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Did You Forget How To Be Happy?

Here’s What You Need to Do!

By Laurence DunlapPublished 4 years ago 10 min read
Did You Forget How To Be Happy?
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To be happy, you have to know yourself and find peace of mind, no matter what happens around you. The level of happiness depends on your level of evolution.

Depending on the education you received, the way you thought as a child being influenced by your parents, family, people around you, and the way you think now, you will have a level of happiness that you feel.

Find out in this article how you can be happy. Why is it good to take a break before reacting to a situation, why should you ignore sentimental dramas and give up seeking peace outside of yourself, those around you?

Know yourself

You are probably living a boring life every day, and this is because you are limited by your thoughts and feelings. Unfortunately, habits can sometimes be harmful because they distort the true self. To be happy you have to get rid of everything useless to you, of what makes you nervous and tense.

People have certain habits not because they enjoy them, but because they fail to stop, they are somewhat afraid to give them up:

They do not realize who they are and have the wrong impression that they have to sacrifice for someone. I do this to achieve my goals: marriage, money, success, popularity, power, pleasure, and so on.

They do not know how to live differently and that is why they indulge in this way, in a way of life that in reality, they do not even like.

Although they consider that they have the will to change, they do nothing, they just let themselves be dominated by simple, temporary desires, which represent a kind of falsehood manifested by them. For example, they boast that they can quit smoking but it doesn't take long and you see them lighting a cigarette.

They are wrong in that they always try to prove something to those around them to be admired and praised. I long for fame, but I don't understand that this is not a solution to be happy.

They do not know how to live, they remain dominated by the illusions created by their minds and thus become ignorant of themselves. Gradually, they become enslaved by their negativity.

People talk about love but without love, in reality, they lack compassion. The frequent use of words about love is a trick by which they present reality of their own, false.

How can you change?

With a little patience, you will at some point be able to know yourself as you are, to discover your true self. At that moment, life will seem different, easier. Tensions, tension, and fears will disappear forever. The idea is to find your inner peace. It's not so hard to be happy, but paradoxically, nowadays people are really happy.

People lie on them, they use a lot of masks: the smiling man, the happy man, the fulfilled man, the successful man, and so on. I do this out of a desire to convince those around me that this is the case.

Unfortunately, when they are alone, the play ends and they have to face the truth, the despair that grinds and suffocates them. Most people feel within themselves something other than appearances (created by their minds). This makes them tired and leads them to the conclusion that they do not live freely.

To change, to become a free man, you have to realize who you are. Self-discovery is not done with the help of others, it must be personal. To do this you must:

  • Feel at ease.
  • Eliminate anxiety by dealing with it.
  • Replace confusion with clarity.
  • Detach yourself from the sufferings of the mind.
  • Seek the truth right.
  • Avoid everything negative.
  • Stop being angry, critical, desperate, unstable, helpless, and so on.

To give up obsessive desires, automatic mania.

All this can be replaced by positive thinking because that is the only way to remove obstacles to your happiness. To be happy, you have to be honest with yourself and discover the answers to all the problems and situations you face.

You make your happiness

Happiness is yours right now, here and now. In life, you must not forget one important thing - to seek to live in such a way as to make things go for your good. Your goal should be to become a pleasant and happy person.

Useful tips to make you happy:

  • Try to get rid of problems, deep issues and simply live life, letting yourself be led to do everything that happens by itself. When you realize what it means to live beyond the usual, negative, mechanical reactions in life, you will see that you begin to be happy, feel freer, and become wiser.
  • Learn to live every moment as beautifully as possible. Enjoy a walk or a good night's sleep. Take care of yourself, rest more, and respect your sleep time.
  • Apply a simple meditation method to look deep inside yourself. Happiness and awareness are the same things, it is the state of being. To have a good feeling, you have to look at yourself and eliminate any negativity when it occurs. When you manage to get rid of nothing and unimportant things, you will feel that life is too important to pay close attention to such things and you will start to be happy.
  • Don't get too attached to things, people, passions, careers, etc. All this does not help us. If you identify with something, then you will experience the fear of losing something. And this can happen because things are changing, and in this case, because of the attachment, suffering will occur.

Other tips to make you happy

Get rid of negative emotions! When someone upsets or bothers you in life, you don't have to be upset. You have to detach yourself, live your life, do not change your state to please that negative person, who is trying to lead your life. In this way, you will feel free from that person and you will fight the negative influence that she has on you.

When you're upset or angry about something, don't condemn yourself for it! If you do this, you are doubling your suffering every time, which is very serious. If you repeat in your mind that you are upset, that you are sad, you even end up being like that. To get rid of negative feelings and sadness, you need to talk about them by depersonalizing them, as if they were not about you. Instead of saying - I'm sad. You can say - you feel sad in this situation.

It does not give importance to unnecessary things, it does not take into account the habits of people who have nothing to do with reality. Do what is right for you in life without affecting the opinion of those who try to change your life to their liking. Look for answers within yourself to everything and don't let yourself be influenced by people, by their teachings, which sometimes may not even be related to your happiness.

To be happy, you have to give up the painful cravings that are produced by your ego. We refer here to vanity, to the desire to act actively in search of attention, praise, the appreciation that can often be false. It is very painful to live with such an unquenchable appetite for compliments and appreciations. It doesn't matter if you are popular or not, you have to be indifferent to your position among the people. This is a sign of normal mental development.

Reasons to be happy

Look around and notice how beautiful the world around you is. Even if you don't usually do this, now is the time to take a closer look. Observe nature, the simple things, in the world around you you can find enough reasons to be happy.

Happiness is often for those who are self-sufficient. One reason to be happy is that you have the opportunity to travel and hike. Everyone likes the outdoors, especially when the weather is very good. Sometimes it can be fun to walk even when it is raining, or when the weather is bad.

You have to know how to enjoy the little things, the beauty of nature, everything around you. When you are on holiday in the mountains, do not rush to finish a route you have chosen, go through it slowly to enjoy the view, the environment. In general, you don't have to hurry in life if you want to live to the fullest. You need to enjoy freedom, especially when you want to relax in your free time.

Hiking will always help you to be happy and it can't be otherwise. You have no reason to think about your work, your problems when you are in nature. In the free time you spend outdoors, you have to enjoy life, nature.

Hiking makes you happy!

Even if it is sometimes tiring, a trip will help you feel good physically and mentally. Well-being is due to endorphins, the hormones of happiness that the body produces during physical activity. And sports make you feel that way. Even walking can make you happy, so it is good to walk every day, in your free time, for at least an hour in a quiet place.

During the hikes, you can think about the beautiful moments in your life. This way you will feel good, especially if the memories are wonderful, unforgettable.

Other reasons to go hiking, to improve your mood:

According to studies, people say that they appreciate hiking for the unforgettable experiences they live in nature. They enjoy the dreamy landscape, the forests, the sunny days, etc.

When hiking, people can better focus on the essentials of their lives and thus be able to appreciate more what matters to them. Also, when hiking, people can meditate, be absorbed in the present moment, and thus get rid of stress and everything that makes them nervous and tense.

Walking is very healthy for the bones, joints, respiratory and cardiovascular system, immune system, and the well-being of the body in general. People who do 4 km / h can burn around 300–400 calories.

In this way, people can discover new places, they can be convinced that there are wonderful areas in our country that are worth knowing.

All this can make you happy.

What does it mean to be happy?

Happiness means the luck of being able to move freely and feel free. To be happy, you don't have to be limited by anything or anyone in any way. You just have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people.

To be happy, you have to relax, to free your mind from negative thoughts. Focus on the present moment, on the breath, so you will learn to relax, to calm down. The more positive you become, the better your life will be, the better you will feel.

People who judge themselves and those around them are unhappy. In conclusion, to be happy, you must not judge or judge yourself. It matters a lot how you react to any situation, how you manage to detach yourself and face the challenges in life.

The happiness of your life is determined by the nature of your thoughts. Happiness is something that can be amplified if you share it with your loved ones. It occurs in families where there is joy and a good mood. Happiness is felt with the heart and is based on what you have in your soul.

How do you make those around you happy?

Numerous studies have shown that those who care about their own needs and those of others make them happy. In addition, the state of happiness appears to them, they certainly feel more satisfied. There are various ways to make people happy. It's pretty simple. Here are some suggestions:

  • Love people as they are.
  • Congratulations to your loved ones because they will enjoy it.
  • Give a simple smile to those you know because it will improve their mood.
  • Show your gratitude to someone who helped you. A simple thank you very much matters.
  • Be a good listener for people who want to share something with you, this is a form of respect and attention to them.
  • Give gifts to your friends when it's their birthday. Always choose a gift with sentimental value.
  • A little attention has never lost its effect of making someone happier than he is.

The easiest way to make someone happy is to give them a bouquet. This should not be done any way you have to choose the perfect bouquet to impress someone. Here's how:

First of all, you need to know that you don't need too much money to buy a beautiful bouquet.

Take into account the wishes of that person: what flowers he likes, what colors he likes. You can learn such things from friends, relatives, those who know her. See if he is a romantic, delicate, bold person, etc.

Think of a message to write on a small greeting card that you will catch in the bouquet: Thank you for everything you have done for me. I'm sorry for… Happy Birthday!… Etc. There are many messages through which you can express your feelings for someone.

Choose a flower shop where you will find fresh flowers, or where bouquets will look great.

When you want to offer a special bouquet, it is good to dare to be as original as possible. Choose the perfect bouquet when it comes to your wife, especially if you want to have a happy family life.

Think that roses are not the only flowers in the world, and in addition, they cannot be offered to anyone, on any occasion. With the help of a skilled florist, you can get advice on the bouquet, so that it is not boring.

Give flowers to someone and you will surely be appreciated, and in addition, that person will be happy and happy!

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