Twelve Things Happy People Do Differently

EXPRESS GRATITUDE

• When you appreciate what you have, what you have appreciates in value.
• If we aren't thankful for what we already have, we will have a hard time ever being happy.

CULTIVATE OPTIMISM

• People who think optimistically see the world as a place packed with endless opportunities, especially in trying times.

AVOID OVER THINKING AND SOCIAL COMPARISON

• Comparing yourself to some else can be poisonous.
• The only person you should compare to is yourself before now.

PRACTICE ACTS OF KINDNESS

• Selflessly helping someone is a super powerful way to feel good inside.

 NURTURE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

• The happiest people on the planet are the ones who have deep, meaningful relationships.

 DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR COPING

• It helps to have healthy strategies for coping per-hearsed, on-call, and in your arsenal at your disposal.

LEARN TO FORGIVE

• Harboring feelings of hatred is horrible for your well-being.

INCREASE FLOW EXPERIENCES

• Flow is a state in which if feels like time stands still.
• It's when you're so focused on what you're doing that you become one with the task.
• Nothing is distracting you or competing for your focus.

SAVOR LIFE'S JOYS

• Deep happiness cannot exist without slowing down to enjoy the joy.

COMMIT TO YOUR GOALS

• Magical things start happening when we commit ourselves to doing whatever it takes to get somewhere.

PRACTICE SPIRITUALITY

• When we practice spirituality or religion, we recognize that life is bigger than us.
• We surrender the silly idea that we are the mightiest thing ever.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY

• Taking care of your body is crucial to being the happiest person you can be.

 Thank you Stephen Covey for these teachings.