Quick Tips on How to Be Happy With Yourself

Little do we realize that happiness is a choice. A few changes in our routine can help us become happier people.

Count your blessings

Focusing on what you have rather than what you don't will help you gain a positive perspective on life and keep you happier.

Applaud your strengths

We feel dejected when our shortcomings are highlighted. Write down your strengths and all that makes you unique.

Do something with your hands. Engage in any art or craft activity of your choice. It will help ease the stress and leave you lighter and happier.

Unleash your creative side

"There is no cosmetic to beauty like happiness." - Lady Blessington

Having our desks and wardrobes cluttered often weighs on us. By decluttering you will lighten your mind.

Declutter

Treat yourself to a day at the spa. While pampering doesn't blot out your problems, it can definitely relax your body and mind.

Pamper Yourself

Smile

Smiling helps alleviate stress and releases happy hormones.

While everything has to be done at a certain time in the day, try changing the routine as much as you can. Breaking the monotony helps.

Switch your routine

Helping others through their problems brings us joy as well. It gives us a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Bring a smile on someone else's face

New experiences and new outlets to unleash make you happier. So sign up for a workshop and try out a new hobby that'll cheer you up.

Get a new hobby

Peruse through old photographs and all the wonderful vacations you took with family and friends.

Walk down memory lane

Join any organization of your choice and help out for a greater cause. Contributing to the community makes you a happier, content person.

Volunteer

Gardening helps relax. If you don't have time for full-fledged gardening, try a herb garden.

Gardening

Don't lie around all day waiting for something fun to happen. Keep yourself engaged doing something or the other.

Avoid Idle Time

"True happiness is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." - Helen Keller

As cliched as this sounds, the more you hold on to unforgiveness the more you will find yourself bitter and unhappy.

Forgive

When you judge others too much you put a lot of pressure on yourself to be above the others. Live and let live.

Judge others less

"Happiness is not what's happening around you, but what's happening inside you." - John Spence