Happiness is something which is slowly becoming difficult to attain, largely because of increased stress at the workplace. Depression and many other mental illnesses emanate from lack of happiness. This presentation highlights some no nonsense ways to attain happiness naturally. Try to follow the tips given here and your happiness index is likely to go up. http://www.therapytribe.com/therapy/what_is_codependency.html

1. 10
Small Things
which can Make
You Happy Everyday
The Quickest Ways
to Turn Your Frown Upside Down

2. o Nature may not be your favorite thing,
but it’s been found time and time again that
walking outside for some fresh air and
scenery browsing can easily boost
happiness.
o Things that you consider to be
beautiful can also bring happiness every
day, even if it’s just looking at a picture of
them. Whether it’s waterfalls, a favorite
actress or your pet cat, beautiful people and
objects are sure to bring smiles.

3. o Keeping a daily log or journal can be an
easy way to keep track of your thoughts
and vent your daily frustrations.
o Writing down your daily observations
can help
• release the negative energy brought
about by bad experience and also make
mundane daily events
• seem more enjoyable and
extraordinary.

4. o Spend some time occasionally
checking in on friends and family.
They’ll return the favor and
strengthen your connection.
o Interacting with people you love is a
surefire way to put a smile on your face.
o Send a daily text message to a close
friend or family member to see how they’re
doing.

5. o Adding a little bit of culture into
your regular routine can greatly improve
your quality of living.
Studies show that those who visit museums,
see plays, and participate in other artistic
and intellectual activities are happier than
those who don’t.
o This can be attributed to the boost of
confidence you feel when you consider
yourself more knowledgeable, as well as
the joy felt by those who experience
something new.

6. o Sometimes the best way to get out of a
daily funk is to blast your favorite song and
give yourself a break for a few minutes.
No matter what genre or the subject matter,
a song you associate with happiness will
make you happy.
o Scientists have also discovered that
listening to sad music allows for catharsis
and empathy, boosting happiness in some
listeners.

7. o Say something new to someone new
every day. Those who interact with others
on a regular basis are found to be happier
than those who choose to be reclusive
throughout the day.
o Creating small talk and connecting
with others gives you a boost of endorphins
related to your self-confidence. You’ll feel
accomplished and friendly, happy to share
time with another person whom you don’t
know well.

8. o It’s often thought that items last longer
than trips you can only go on once. When it
comes to your happiness, the opposite is
true. Spend your rainy day fund on a day trip
instead of a meal or those shoes you really
want. These memories can be revisited and
boost spirits even years after your
excursion.
o For quicker happiness, think back on
an experience you’ve had in your life that
was positive. Taking a trip down a happy
memory lane can have long lasting effects.

9. o Even if you don’t build a house or serve
soup to the homeless every day, being
charitable is as simple as giving up your seat
on the subway or buying coffee for the
person behind you in the Starbucks line.
Little random acts of kindness
help more than one person,
boosting the happiness quota.

10. o There are a million reasons why being
healthy will boost your happiness:
•you can be more confident in your
longevity,
•you’re less likely to develop health
concerns,
•and your body image is sure to be better
when you’re eating right and exercising.
o Eating fruits and vegetables every day
can boost creativity and endorphin levels, as
well as overall positivity.

11. o Don’t feel compelled to cross off your
entire life’s to do list in order to achieve
happiness. No, instead make little goals to
set for yourself throughout the day.
o Walk so many steps, do so many
chores, clean out so many drawers, etc.
o Small and easily attainable goals give
you a boost of confidence that one day
you’ll be able to achieve your bigger goals
with ease.