How to Be Happy
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How to Be Happy
Introduction
Happiness has different meanings for everyone. We each have to define and seek it for ourselves.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Steps
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Step One
Figure out what is important to you in life. For example: Do you value a certain kind of job, material things, a relationship, time alone, time with others, time to relax, time to be creative, time to read, time to listen to music or time to have fun? These are just a few of the possibilities.
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Step Two
Think about times when you have felt happy, good or content. Where were you? Who were you with? What were you doing, thinking or feeling that made you feel happy?
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Step Three
Decide to make more time in your life to do more of what is important to you and makes you feel happier. To be happy, you have to make happiness a priority in your life.
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Step Four
Start with little things and work up to bigger ones. Little things might be reading for 15 minutes, taking a walk, calling a friend or buying great-smelling soap, shampoo, candles or tea that you will enjoy every time you use it.
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Step Five
Focus on what is positive about yourself, others and life in general, instead of dwelling on the negative. In a journal, write down as many positive things as you can think of. Keep it handy to read over, and continue adding to it.
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Step Six
Appreciate what is working in your life right now. In the major areas of your life, such as your health, job, love life, friends, family, money and living situation, what is going well?
Tips & Warnings
- Ask other people, "What makes you happy?" or "What is something that makes you feel good?"
- It's OK to ask for professional help. Talk to someone like a psychotherapist, career counselor, or spiritual advisor (minister or teacher) to help you sort out what would make you happy.
- Read books on the subject of happiness. Wise people have been writing about it for hundreds of years. In the bookstore, look under psychology, spirituality or philosophy.
Overall Things You'll Need
- Journal
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How to be happy
Introduction
This article is about being happy. If you've been through a bad time, or simply are feeling down, just read this.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Things You'll Need
- Your heart
Steps
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Step One
1. If you think something bad about yourself and can't stop, then focus on your good points. Pick the top 10 things you like about yourself and think about them.
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Step Two
2. If you have been through a bad time, you can't expect yourself to feel good. Think about what has happened, grieving will always happen, but if you go out with friends and try to have at least some fun, it may help.
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Step Three
3. Finally, if none of this works, and you believe in God, talk to Him. Even if you don't believe, talking helps. He will always love you no matter what you do or what you think. Have a good life.
Overall Tips & Warnings
- Have fun!
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