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What does happiness mean to you? Everybody has their own definition of happiness including me. Why I'm not happy? I will do anything to put a smile on another person's face because I want to be happy & it makes me happy, for sure I'll be happy if I can bring a little smile to others life. I'm not sure what is happiness means to me. But by the age and my the situation I am standing, I can assure you that I'm not happy. I have build a good career, I have managed to make a lot of money, maybe just like a millionaire, But still I'm not happy.

This is what I'm saying that I have a lot of money, I have everything I wanted to have, but still don't have the happiness. But only a few weeks ago, I was really very happy and there were no problem with my life, in fact I didn't feel it, maybe this Is why I was happy. I believe circumstances can certainly make life unhappy. Perhaps something, something What MEANS MY LIFE, maybe missing from my life, but I can't recognize what it is.

I know its ok to not be happy all the time or everyday, but Everyone should be happy or everyone deserve to be happy once in every three days. Here "happy" doesn't means only the simple happiness. The word means here "about the real happiness". Something what make my heart filled with peace, something what make me smile, something what absorb my pains, something what establish and stay for my inner peace. 

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If you are facing problem like me, having everything but feels like empty and unhappy, then keep reading and after finishing have your thoughts to let me know if you have any suggestion or saying. 

"Happiness is a state of mind, comes from satisfaction of soul."

• Everybody has their own definition of happiness

Happiness is when your life fulfills your needs. In other words, happiness comes when you feel satisfied and fulfilled. Happiness is a feeling of contentment, that life is just as it should be. Perfect happiness, enlightenment, comes when you have all of your needs satisfied. 

“True Happiness in life isn’t having what you want, but wanting what you have”

These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves. 

• How do you define it for yourself?  
• Does it mean being single? 
• In a relationship? 
• Married? 
• Having kids? 
• Owning a home? 
• Having your dream job? 
• Being fit and healthy?
• Having lots of friends? 
• Being rich and not having to worry about money? 
• Trying new things? 
• Helping others, giving back, volunteering, Does it mean traveling?
• Learning about new cultures, and discovering new places and people?
• Going on that adventure trip or travel tour?
• Discovering a world you never knew existed except in pictures or in theory?
  

So define what happiness means to you, what thing will make you happy, and stop chasing happiness, instead do the task what can make you happy.

• Why I'm not happy with myself?

The reason you are not happy is because isn't suppose to make happy. Money ISN'T happiness nor will it EVER bring happiness. We as humans think that the key to success or life or money but boy are we wrong!
Because there are many things in this world which I cannot buy with money. For example Parents, Love, happiness, satisfaction, friends, relationship etc... I have a lot of things, a lot of money but I don't have happiness, because there are no store to sale this thing. 
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I'm unhappy because I'm not fulfilled, maybe something my heart needs to keep it calm, but I can't achieve it or I don't know what is. Then what should I do? 
I have made a short list to recover from circumstances. Take a look:

• The very first thing to do is, finding the reason why I'm not happy?
• There must have some problem, I'll get it.
• Share with someone who is close enough to know if there does'nt have any privacy concern.
• Resolve the problem alone if possible or take help from others.
• Bring the thing in life what can fulfill the happiness.

• Why I'm not happy with my life?

It'd be a lie to say that money doesn't buy happiness. It does - to a point.
Yes money can buy happiness on some condition, if the money can be used wisely. It seems that human beings can never be satisfied with the amount of money they make, and that dissatisfaction often leads to unhappiness.
The essence of human behavior, We're never satisfied. 
Here are some key points that will show you why I'm not happy:

• I'm chasing the money. I always want more, its natural thing, being human. (as revealed in many survey in US and UK) 
• Aim to earn more (most people do) but don't get lost in this never ending path (most people do).
• I'm jealous of other money, If anyone makes more than me, I'm hitting me up to become richer than the person. 
• I'm expecting more than I have, the cycle won't stop.
• Being human, we have a biological need. Perhaps here are some lack of getting things. 
• Still I don't believe the truth is "I cannot get everything with just money."
• I'm feeling depressed for very not getting very little things.
• I'm always in depression because of my relationship with everyone out there, and I'm revoking myself to social to unsocial.  
• I'm not happy because I don't know how to spend my money to be happy perfectly. 

The truth is "The search for happiness will only end when one meets the source of happiness, the Supreme God."
 
In this circumstances what can I do to become happy? How can I achieve happiness? There must have some solution of every problem, and I'm sure it exist for this one too. I believe its possible to be happy with or without money. It doesn't matter how much money I have or what is my salary scale. Happiness never required a good or perfect career. To be happy I need to be attentive for my inner peace, I have to learn what my mind wants really. 
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• How to be happy when I'm unhappy?

I want to be happy, perhaps I want to become happiest person in the world. I will do anything to put a smile on another person's face because it brings me happiness. 
Happiness lies in experiences not in materialistic possessions. 

let me say' "Money is the happiness"
If the logic was true, then the richest man would be the happiest one and so on. But happiness comes to those who stop seeking it, and enjoy every fleeting moment to the fullest. Money is just one of the things we require for our living, but happiness is the most important thing one requires to live with satisfaction.
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• What happens when you are depressed and Unhappy

It's completely normal to feel unhappy from time to time. It happens to everyone. What happens too often in our lives is that we are so busy seeking the happiness hit we forget how lucky we are to be where we are and have what we have. 
Its very possible to persistent depressive disorder, also called dysthymia. Dysthymia, sometimes referred to as mild, chronic depression, is less severe and has fewer symptoms than major depression.
If you have dysthymia you may be unable to remember a time when you felt happy, excited, or inspired. It may seem as if you have been depressed all your life.

People can turn to alcohol and smoking to numb the feelings of unhappiness and negative self-worth. In the long term, dysthymia can lead to clinical depression and thoughts of suicide. 
Dysthymia is not a condition you can typically conquer on your own. It's hard to recognize and manage without help. The good news is that medical circles are becoming increasingly aware of it and it is relatively easy to treat with anti-depressants and the right kind of professional help.

• How you can be happy all the time

However you define happiness we all know it's never constant and varies in depth, duration and meaning; and who would want to be happy all the time? Happiness is so elusive and momentary that it comes and goes through our lives like the wind. Here one moment, gone the other. How we define happiness is as different as we are.  For some happiness is winning the lottery and never worrying about the need for money ever again and for others it’s the joy of watching a child step across the stage to get a college degree. 



While happiness is a temporary state of euphoria over some good fortune or outcome in our lives, contentment brings with it far more long lasting peace and well-being.

• Spend your money by traveling the world, don't stop keep going, enjoy discover the earth and live adventurous life. 
• Left money aside whenever choosing life partner.
• Read! Anything that comes your way, just read it! Learn as much as you can!
• Try making as many people happy with your extra money as you can, see if you will be happier.
• Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that being kind makes you happier? Every time you perform a selfless act, your brain produces serotonin, a hormone that eases tension and lifts your spirits. Not only that, but treating people with love, dignity, and respect also allows you to build stronger relationships.
• Take care of you health, be physically fit. What for you are making money if your health leads you to die? Use it to fit yourself.
• Change lifestyle, don't be introvert, don't act like you are rich or VIP. Try to be simple and this will lead you to the path of happiness.
• People who get into the habit of dreaming big are more likely to accomplish their goals than those who don’t. If you dare to dream big, your mind will put itself in a focused and positive state.
• Be in a relationship, In my experience its a great component of being happy. 
• Happy people don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future. They savor the present. They let themselves get immersed in whatever they’re doing at the moment. Stop and smell the roses.
•  If you're feeling overwhelmed, say in a clear voice, “I am in control. I am the only authority in my life.”
• Take a break from working hard. You forgot that you also have a personal life, C'mon, enjoy your life. 
• Don’t take yourself so seriously.its a secret key to happiness: it’s ok to be a little goofy now and then! You only get one shot at this life, so make the most of it. Have some fun and show your children and those around you that you know how to have fun. You aren’t the greatest gift to mankind this world has ever had – so don’t act like it! You may find you add years to your life, not to mention a ton of laughter!
• Meditating silences your mind and helps you find inner peace. You don’t have to be a zen master to pull it off. Happy people know how to silence their minds anywhere and anytime they need to calm their nerves.
• Spend time with your friends, family and other relatives. 
• Try to be social, its important however if you are not liking it.
• How many times have you heard someone say, “If only I had a few more dollars I’d…” or “If I just had another day off I could….”? Many people don’t know how to be satisfied with what life gives them. They are so busy wanting more that they squander what life has already given them.
• Stop beating yourself up over things that happened in the past – things you did or didn’t do, and mistakes you may have made with others.

The key ingredient to a happy life is within us - our mindset. Happiness comes from the ways in which we interpret the world and interact with it. The single-minded pursuit of happiness is ironically leaving people less happy, according to recent research. "It is the very pursuit of happiness,"
Even if we have achieved success and money, what we so much desire, will it be able to compensate the relationships and health that have deteriorated beyond repair? So we want success and money only for the sake of it? Can success and money guarantee happiness? If we neglect our health and even achieve the desired success, will we be able to enjoy the benefits of success? ……. These are some of the questions which we have to pose to ourselves.

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Making simple changes in your daily routine can be the secret to being a happier person. We all wants to be happy, but why? Because it gives us peace. More healthy and productive life. There are scientifically proven ways to boost your happiness, such as exercising, sleeping well and helping others.
Getting outdoors, planning a vacation and showing gratitude are other ways to easily live a happier life. Below are 10 things listed to do for becoming a happy person.

  Exercise more often

Exercise is one of the best strategies for overcoming depression. Indeed, it can have a dramatic impact on your mental health. For example, in one study of three groups that tried exercise only, exercise plus drugs, and drugs only, to see what treatment best treated depression, it was the exercise-only group that was most successful in maintaining wellness and avoiding a depression relapse! 

Get proper sleep

A lack of sleep makes it more difficult to recall pleasant memories (but gloomy memories are recalled just fine). Suboptimal levels of sleep may also make you more susceptible to negative emotions like fear and anger, while taking a nap in the afternoon may enhance positive emotions.

Shorten your commute

If you can move closer to where you work, or work closer to where you live, do it. A long commute is stressful and draining, even if it allows you to buy a bigger house or have a better job. Such factors do not make up for the unhappiness created by a longer commute, according to research by two Swiss economists. 

Nourish Your Relationships

Friends and family mean everything in life, and research shows spending social time with your friends and loved ones generally makes people much happier. One study even found that relationships are worth more than $100,000 in terms of life satisfaction, while actual changes in income buy very little happiness.

Spend time outdoor

Simply going outside to get some fresh air and sunshine boosts mood, broadens thinking and improves working memory. One study found that it takes just 20 minutes outdoors to make most people happier, while other research showed that happiness is maximized when it's 57 degrees F outside – so keep an eye on the thermometer!

Help others

Volunteering can lower your risk of depression and anxiety, and significantly boost your psychological well-being. Volunteering to help others also gives you a greater sense of purpose and can even lead to a so-called "helper's high," which may occur because doing good things releases feel-good hormones like oxytocin in your body while lowering levels of stress hormones like cortisol.

Smile

Putting on a fake smile can worsen your mood, but thinking positive thoughts and then smiling as a result can make you happier. When you smile at others, they're also more likely to smile back in return, creating an ongoing feedback loop that may lead to more positivity in your life and the lives of others.

Plan a vacation

It might be that the simple act of planning a vacation can make you happier, even if you don't actually go on one. Research showed that people were happiest during the planning stage of their vacation, when their sense of anticipation was peaked. After the vacation was over, levels of happiness quickly returned to baseline. 

Meditate

Meditation helps you keep your mind focused, calms your nerves and supports inner peace. Research shows it can even lead to physical changes in your brain that make you happier, including an increase in areas associated with compassion and self-awareness and a shrinking in areas associated with stress.

Practice Gratitude

People who are thankful for what they have are better able to cope with stress, have more positive emotions, and are better able to reach their goals. Keeping a gratitude journal or list, where you actively write down exactly what you're grateful for each day, has been linked to happier moods, greater optimism and even better physical health. 

Often times we spend so much time living in our minds that we forget that the only thing we posses it’s the now. We let fears, dreams, and failures rule our present lives.

Through my years, I have let fear rule most of my life.

Thankfully my life got so bad at one point that the only way out was up. Even when I was climbing out of the hole, there was regret trying to push me down, and future weighing me down by showing me how much I still needed to climb.

I managed to get better, little by little. And now I can tell you my secrets on how to be happy.

1. You can be happy right now.

This is the number one secret of happiness. You don’t need to pay money, you don’t need to become famous, win the lottery, be loved or successful in any way. You can be happy right in this instance.

Life will be much easier once you have realised that everything you need to be happy is and always will be right at your finger tips. This paradigm shift will improve your life by helping you focus in what’s inside and not the external factors that a lot of people get caught up.

2. Don’t dwell in your past failures.

In order to climb the mountains of peace and happiness, you must start by accepting your life the way it is. Surrender to life. Whatever happened was supposed to happen. Nothing could have been different.

It’s normal to get a lot of thoughts of the past. The mind does this to preserve the ego, but if you fuel this ego it will only grow bigger and consume your essence. Don’t let that happen and remind yourself that life just is.
A special technique I use to stop my mind from thinking about my past is by stopping whatever I’m doing, close my eyes and say things that are happening right now. Like – “I’m here, standing in my room, breathing deeply,” I do this to focus my mind in the sensations and sounds around me. If you still feel anxious just keep narrating more things that are happening in the moment and breath. Deeply. Do this for a minute or so and you’ll feel the powerful effects of the present moment.

3. Stop complaining.

This is the first step to changing anything in your life. When you shift your focus from the externals and you focus it on the internals, change happens. Because you focus in what you can control and don’t even bother with what you can’t. This is the pinnacle of a happier life.
Meditation will really help you with this. When you meditate your only job is to observer the body and mind without interfering. You observe your thoughts, your emotions, your breathing, and body sensations but you don’t dwell on them. You don’t attach any emotions to them. Just observe life as it is.

4. Stop neglecting your body and mind.

What will happened if you were to pour water in a container that has a broken end? You’ll notice that it might fill up if you pour a lot of water at once but once the flow stops it will start depleting fast. This is obvious, but how many people try to pour happiness into their life’s only to find out that they too have a broken shell where happiness escapes.

Your body and mind are the most valuable things you possess and you should take care of them. Don’t neglect your body from healthy foods, clean water, sleep, exercise and do not neglect your mind from positive thinking, meditation and books. If you don’t fuel them you’ll eventually be running on fumes.

5. Stop comparing yourself to others.

When you compare yourself to others you are giving away your power. All of it. You start focusing in things you can’t control. Thus making your circle of control even smaller. You literally step away from the driver seat and let others drive you around to whatever destination they decide.

Living your creative life easy steps to bring your creativity to life. There are 100 ideas that will point you in “how to be creative in life” direction for a more creative life. I believe creative action gives happiness in abundance. And that is what I wish for you!

101 Creative ways to be creative in life

1. Live in the present moment and enjoy the now because it’s the best place to be.
2. Don't think too much about: how to be creative in life
3. Write a mission statement that includes creativity and read it often to remind yourself of where you’re going 
4. Stick googly eyes on inanimate objects 
5. Make pretty mixed media postcards for your loved ones
   
6. Never throw away pizza boxes because you never know what you could use them for
7. Read many wonderful books on creativity and keep your favorites close by 
8. Empty Your Inbox in 30 Seconds: Is your inbox filled with thousands and thousands of unread messages? Before you give up hope, there’s an instant way to clear your inbox of old emails in less than 30 seconds.
9. Make a list longer than you think you can finish 
10. Share your life and findings via snail mail and the internet 
11. Make your own list and start with #1 today. Set your goals in life, list craft projects to try or list things that inspire you personally to remind you what you need! 
12. To be creative in life You can Decorate cupcakes in an awesome way 
13. Try to have a $0 shopping trip due to coupons, sales, etc. 
14. Collect something very specific 
15. Wear a mask, crown (or other head-wear) that you made all day 
16. Clear off your entire work-space and reorganize (don’t put anything back in the same spot) 
17. Carry a notebook and pen with you everywhere you go 
18. Fill an entire photo album with anything but photographs 
19. Try to change your handwriting for the length of an entire letter 
20. Utilize free and found materials 
21. Feel like a million bucks for cheap. Feel healthier and more energized right away without spending a fortune.
22. Knit something your cat can wear 
23. To be creative in life, Map out a descriptive music video for any song 
24. The most important lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your carbon emissions
25. Make a list of things you’re tolerating and then fix them 
26. Find a partner to do a diptych project with!
27. Use paint chips for anything except what they’re intended for 
28. Have a dress up in costume evening 
29. Wear only black clothing (down to the underwear!) and allow yourself one colored accessory 
30. Use Polaroids or other forms of instant film 
31. Melt crayons 
32. Go somewhere outside specifically to play the cloud game 
33. Write with different color inks is a awesome idea To be creative in life
34. Take an illusion type picture 
35. Decorate for every holiday
36. Add magnetic strips to your make up or other supplies for easy storage/access 
37. Leave a happy note or quote in the copy machine at work 
38. Leave twinkle/Christmas lights up all year round 
39. Use ribbon as a belt (but only if your pants are definitely going to stay up!) 
40. Change the lyrics to a song that you are singing to your pet (about your pet) 
41. Don’t stay seated for too long 
42. Design your own flag 
43. Mail an object not in an envelope or package (as is) 
44. Stay up past your bed time (to keep or start working)
45. Recreate a photo that you think is beautiful 
46. Make up a story about people you see walking on the street 
47. Do something anyway (even when you don’t have all the supplies) 
48. Choreograph a dance 
49. Make your voicemail something other than “leave me a message and I’ll call you back” 
50. Journal or write something somewhere every day
51. Make a paper chain to count down to an upcoming event or occasion 
52. Select one of the five senses and document everything you experience with that sense for one day 
53. Listen to music instead of watching TV 
54. Decorate a pair of cheap/plain shoes with something wonderful and tacky 
55. Take on an entirely new persona for an evening out (bonus points for an accent) 
56. Decide what you would want to be in a textbook for and then go make sure it happen
    
57. Make a mass handmade gift to give everyone for Christmas or some other holiday (personalize each one) 
58. Create a theme for you to follow for a day or a whole week (clothing, speech, activities, etc.) 
59. Make variable and attainable goal lists 
60. Wrap every item of a present individually 
61. Teach someone something (or make your own tutorial) 
62. Celebrate weird and unusual holidays 
63. Write out the alphabet and then the first words that comes to your mind for each letter 
64. Make a mix CD for someone based on their musical interests and include a playlist and a handmade jewel case 
65. Incorporate a daily quote into your routine 
66. Have an unbirthday party for someone 
67. If given the option, choose color 
68. Do the Macarena to a song you don’t know how to dance to 
69. Execute an elaborate Random Act of Kindness (Amélie style) 
70. Spend a day focusing on the similarities between things, people, etc. 
71. Use colored staples from here on out 
72. Decorate the inside of your car 
73. Document the moon for an entire lunar cycle 
74. Take a picture of the same spot every day at the same time 
75. Go a whole day without communicative media and/or technology 
76. Build a fort to work (or play) in 
77. Communicate with someone who you only text with by only images (no words/text) 
78. Decide what should be on a stamp – then make your own artist-amps
79. Incorporate every color of the rainbow into your outfit 
80. Journal for ten minutes straight (never stop writing) 
81. Make your own Halloween costume 
82. Write thank you cards for your friends, family, or coworkers (not for gifts, for anything else) 
83. Explore through a park, forest, or other area of nature
84. Have a yard sale where you sell handmade things not (just) junk 
85. Plan a surprise for someone 
86. Bedazzle something 
87. Measure something really large with something that’s not a ruler or other traditional form of measurement 
88. Set an alarm on your phone (or other device) to remind you to celebrate the year anniversary of something special that happened today 
89. Pretend you’re a mermaid for a day 
90. Add food coloring to your meal 
91. Leave nice/anonymous notes for strangers 
92. Make a mural or scene with sidewalk chalk 
93. Frequently change your surroundings 
94. Wear fancy hair accessories on ordinary days 
95. Make paper snowflakes out of colored paper 
96. Take a road trip somewhere within 90 minutes, but to somewhere you’ve never been before 
97. Create the boundaries of where your ideal state would be on a map, name it, and write down what the state would offer 
98. Create an outdoor natural artwork (using flowers, a rock garden, collection, etc.) 
99. Make your own sketch design (crayons, black paint, scratching) 
100. Go to a party supply store when you have no intention of throwing a party 
101. Have a meet up with other people who want to be creative and create a group project or just brainstorm 

So That was a short list of how to be creative in life in 100+ Sentence. Now have some bonus words for you.

Routine and habit can squash creativity and stifle us. Once stifled, our minds are not challenged anymore. To break the routine, do things you’ve never done before. Take a ride in a hot air balloon, throw a block party, sign-up for a writing or painting course, take a day trip somewhere, draw pictures, talk to someone new or try a new recipe.

So You wanted to know; "how to be creative in life" - How about reading books other than the usual? We tend to stick with what we like. If you only read non-fiction books then you can be missing out on amazing fiction books and vice versa. Choose an activity that thrills, inspires, or even scares you. When we take ourselves out of our comfort zone, pushing through our fears, we liberate ourselves, gain new perspectives and expand our creative minds.

Ever had an idea come to you in a dream, during the ride to work, or in the shower? Great ideas can come unexpectedly so it’s important to write them down so as not to forget. Keeping an idea book handy can help to capture a thought or idea in the moment. The idea book can hold bits of wisdom, observations, and inspiring words, for example. It can be used as a brainstorming tool. Carry your idea book in your pocket or purse and have another book near your bedside. Just as long as it can be easily accessed when that inspiring idea comes.

To be creative in life, Creative ideas can change the world. Life is full of possibilities, and we can realize our creative potential from writing a screenplay or a book to designing a revolutionary product or finding a cure for a disease. The only real limitations to this potential are self-imposed. Once a person can get past fear, creativity can flourish.

Here are 50 tips to set you on your way to a better day. Do yourself a favor and don’t try more than a handful of these in a single day. In fact, put these ideas in a hat and pick one randomly the next time you get in a funk.

• Think Positive Thoughts Before You Sleep 

The quality of sleep you get the night before can affect your mood the next day. Thus, if you want to create a better day tomorrow, you have to make sure that you think only positive things before you go to bed at night. Do not fret about your mortgage problems or dwell on the bad things that happened to you during the day. You need a good night’s rest in order to prepare your mind and body for the busy day ahead.

• Tell yourself That Today is a Better Day

  The first thing that you should say to yourself the moment you wake up is that today will be great and marvelous. Know that you have control of what kind of day you will have. Telling yourself that today is going to be a great day will give you a positive attitude and a winner’s outlook. The power of the mind is strong so feed your mind with positive things.
  

• Wake Up a Few Minutes Earlier

  If you want to get out of bed at 6AM, set the alarm for 5:45 and then allow 15 minutes for your body and mind to adjust and wake up. At 6, hop out of bed! Waking up late and rushing through things will increase your heart rate and simply stress you out. On top of that, you’ll inevitably forget to do something and then stress about that too!

• Take It Easy

  Take things easy. Breathe deeply and slowly. If you are feeling rushed, take a deep breath and remind yourself that in the big scheme of life, being a minute late is pretty small.
  

• Keep a Mental Note of the Things You Need to Do

  It is always a good thing to try to keep a list of the things that you ought to do or accomplish for the day. If you are forgetful, you should write these things down. Aside from the things that you need to do at the office, you also need to remember those that you need to do for your family or friends. Write them all down so that you can manage your time wisely throughout the day.

• Get Some Inspiration

  
  Do not expect manna to come down from heaven. If you want to create a better day, you have to make a conscious effort to achieve things. Give yourself a boost with some inspiration. Be sure to read, listen or watch something that can perk your day up. Sometimes, just seeing your child laugh is enough to make your heart smile.
  

• Eat a Healthy Breakfast

  Your mood for the day can actually be affected by the things that you do and eat. In order to jump start your day and prepare your mind and body for the busy day ahead, you need to have a power breakfast. Make sure that you eat something healthy. Whole grains, protein, and fruits can surely give you the nutrients that you need to do the things that you need to accomplish for the day.
  

• Some Stretching Will Do You Good

  Stretching and exercising your muscles will also help in jump-starting your system. If you wake up sluggish, you need some exercise and stretching to perk up your day. Besides, stretching and exercising can also prevent muscle cramps and other aches that can ruin your mood for the day.
  

• Pay Attention to your Hygiene and Appearance

  One of the things that people are conscious about is their appearance. To ensure you won’t feel insecure, make sure to take a bath, wear clean clothes and pay attention to your face and grooming. If you know that you look presentable, you will feel empowered and confident.

• Compliment Yourself

  Say good things about yourself. Do not be afraid to compliment yourself once in a while. However, be careful not to be conceited because people hate narcissistic individuals.
  

• Adopt a Positive Attitude

  Before you step out of the house, make it a conscious effort to be positive in all things you do. Tell yourself that you will stay positive throughout the day.

• Exert Some Effort to Smile

  Studies show that smiling, even if there is no reason to do it, can lift up your mood. Besides, a smile can make you look even more attractive.
  

• Try Not To Be Reactive

  There is a tendency for men to react to everything negatively, especially on the road. Thus, you should try not to be reactive, especially when you are driving. If somebody cuts you on the road, just let it pass and think that the other guy may be having a bad day. Or just be please that you are not as rude as that individual.
  

• Count to Ten to Keep You from Exploding

  If you think that you are going to get mad, count to ten to calm your nerves. This will let some steam out.
  

• Think before You Act

  Many people end up feeling remorse after they have done nasty things without thinking. To prevent feeling guilty and remorseful, think first before you do something.
  

• Don’t Take Things Too Seriously

  Not everything that you hear people say about you should be taken seriously. Some people just like being nasty so you should not get affected with what they are saying.

• Be More Attentive to People

  In order to minimize altercations or misunderstandings, it would really be a good thing to listen attentively to what others are saying. Being attentive will also help you come across as being sincere, thus making you more likable. Of course, don’t do it for the sake of being likable. Be genuine in it.

• Look at People and Situations in a Positive Light

  You really can’t prevent bad things from happening. Sometimes shit does happen. In order not to let these things ruin your day, try to look for the silver lining in everything.

• Give Compliments to Other People

  Make a conscious effort to compliment other people. This will help build better relationships. Just make sure that you are complimenting them genuinely.

• Manage Your Time Wisely

  A good day can turn bad if you feel stressed out. Thus, manage your time wisely to ensure that everything that you need to do can be accomplished with time to spare.

• Take a Break

  To prevent being burned out, you should take a break once in a while. Try walking around the office or doing some stretching while you are in your desk every time you are feeling a bit drained.

• Deal with Things the Mature Way

  Do not be petty and do not act like a child. You are an adult so try to do things maturely.

• Laugh a Lot

  Laughter can pick up your mood. Just do not laugh at other people’s mistakes.

• Consider Inputs from Other People

  Take time listening to the suggestions and inputs of other people. Even if you are the manager or head of your department, you need other people’s contributions too.

• Grab Fruit Instead of a Bar of Chocolate

  Fruits can surely wake you up in the middle of the day, whereas a bar of chocolate will just give you energy spike for a few minutes. So, you will end up feeling even more tired and sleepy.

• Always Do Your Best

  You will not have regrets if you know that you have given your all in everything that you do.

• Don’t Wallow in Sorrow and Defeat

  Nobody is perfect and sometimes you need to experience losses and defeats to learn. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, use these negative things to make you a better person.

• Stay Away From Negative People

  Negative people can just pull you down so there is really no point in spending your time with them. Stay away from them whenever possible. If they happen to be your mates, seek to inspire them. If that won’t do, perhaps it’s time to find yourself new mates.

• Be Courteous and Kind

  Doing other people some good will give you a warm and fuzzy feeling. And also make you more likable.

• Build Bridges and Develop Friendships

  Having enemies can surely drain your energy, whereas building friendships can make your support team bigger and stronger.

• Be Careful with What You Say

  It is often hard to take back the bad things that you say, so you need to be careful with your words.

• Take Time to Stop and Smell the Flowers

  You can enhance your mood by counting your blessings and seeing the good in other people, things or situations.

• Learn to Pace Your Energy

  You need to be careful with energy bursts and crashes. Try not to exhaust yourself in the morning because you will surely have a nasty and tiring afternoon if you do.

• Incorporate Exercise Throughout the Day

  Exercise can give you a “high” because endorphin are released after a good workout.

• Wear Comfortable Shoes

  It is very hard to stay positive if your feet are hurting. I’ve seen too many of my female friends wear heels that hurt their feet just because they look good.

• Drink Plenty of Water

  Dehydration can cause lethargy. So avoid it at all costs.

• Pay Attention to What You Eat

  Eating junk food can contribute to mood swings. So eat moderately.

• Go Easy on the Coffee

  Too much coffee can make you nervous and fidgety.

• Treat Yourself

  Be sure to give yourself small rewards every time you did well. We all need to give ourselves a nice pat on the shoulders to give ourselves a little encouragement.

• Plan the Next Day before Going Home

  Before you head home, make a list of the things that you need to accomplish in the office the following day.

• Spend Quality Time with the People You Love

  Don’t take anyone for granted. Sustain your relationships. Spending quality time together is the best way to keep and improve relationships.

• Keep in Touch With Friends and Family

  If you live alone, calling your loved ones or just dropping by to say ‘hi’ can lift your spirit as well as theirs.

• Have a Hobby

  To keep your mind off your work, do something that you love outside your office work.

• Have No Regrets

  You cannot go back in time so you cannot undo the things that you have done. Instead, make a conscious effort to make things better in the future.

• Keep a Journal

  Writing things and ideas down can help you to keep track of your goals and remember things you’ve learned and observations you’ve made. And it can also help you figure out new directions for your life and then guide you as you go.

• Take a Relaxing Bath

  After a stressful day, a relaxing bath can help you go to sleep comfortably.

• Prepare the Things You Need Before You Go to Sleep

  This will help make tomorrow less stressful because you won’t feel at a lost of what to do. Being prepared always help you to stay focused and assured.

• Get in the Mood to Sleep

  Do the things that can help you go to sleep early because a restful sleep can help you improve your mood for the next day. Reading a book before bed or listening to soft music helps me to sleep better.

• Make Love

  Making love can also release endorphin and help you have a good night’s sleep. Plus, it helps to improve your relationship. Of course, I don’t expect you to do it every day.

• Go to Bed Early

  Try to go to bed early and get enough sleep to prepare yourself for the day ahead tomorrow. You don’t want to wake up the next day feeling like a zombie.

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