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Habits of Happy People

Happiness is something that is not truly defined, but somehow, it is something everyone strives for. We are all in the “pursuit of happiness.” I personally think that happiness can't be achieved from money or possessions. I believe that happiness is found within our  attitude and how we react to life. These are just some habits that I came up with that I think the happiest people practice.

 Practice Gratitude

 Take time to be grateful for the things that you already have. It sounds simple, but just focusing on the little things in your life that bring you joy is a simple way to change your perspective.  For me, I'm grateful for the ability to exercise and move my body and movie nights with my boyfriend. I'm grateful for the sunshine and for days spent at the pool. 

Stop Comparing Yourself 

 I'm a believer in the fact that social media can either add to your life or destroy your life. It's so easy to scroll through Instagram and see these perfect pictures. We idolize other girls on Instagram and Twitter, comparing ourselves and stalking them, hoping we’ll miraculously become them. Us girls can be a lot harder on ourselves than guys are. But when we compare what we "don't" have with what someone "does" have, we are robbed of our time and energy and our own happiness.  Instead, get to know your wants and your needs, and the ways to become the best YOU there can be. 

Practice Kindness

Kindness promotes empathy and compassion; which in turn, leads to a sense of interconnectedness with others. Focusing on others instead of ourselves promotes good feelings instead of the negative ones. Random Acts of Kindness doesn't have to be going through the Starbucks drive through and paying for the person behind you (although from personal experience it is the best feeling when someone pays for your drink.) Simply holding the door for someone, or giving someone a genuine compliment are great ways to show kindness to others.

 Invest in People

 Connecting with others is so important. Surrounding yourself with people who lift you up, encourage your passions and make time for you is vital to your own happiness. If you purposely pick friends that are positive, encouraging, and supportive you will find yourself giving out those exact same traits. Taking the time to invest in other's and pour into their lives is what leads to deeper communication and deeper connections. I don't know about you, but I thrive off of that.

 Set More Goals

 My last tip for being happier, is to set more goals. It sounds simple, but setting goals is such an effective way to give yourself something to focus on. You can set goals in all areas of life, whether that be fitness, diet, school, work or relationships. Feeling good about the future, and having a positive outlook, is an important factor in happiness. Goals are also a way that we can turn our dreams and our values into reality. Personally, setting fitness goals has been extremely motivating for me and is a great way to challenge myself to get out of my comfort zone. 


These are just some of my personal tips for living a happier life, and I hope that you can apply some of them to your own life :)

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Tracy said…
I loved this post! So many nice thoughts :)
July 11, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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