How to Live a Happy Life.

Life's challenges has made our brain wired to 'survive.' Many believe that happiness is unattainable. No lies, life is full of its ups and downs, and sometimes we can't help but be sad, and that's understandable. But it would be self-destructive to think that it is impossible to live a happy life.

Fasten your seat belts as you're about to learn how to stay happy even in sad moments! 

1. Be Engrossed in the Positive: This doesn't mean lying to yourself about reality. It means breaking down a seemingly challenging situation, identifying the pros and cons, and deciding to make the best of the moment. 

To lead a happy life, you must redirect your thoughts from a negative perspective to a positive one.You can do this by knowing the negatives, but deciding to focus on the positive. Of course you need to look at the negative and figure a way out, but be careful not to become engrossed in the negative.

2. Exercise regularly: Take this from me, exercise is a great way to improve your mood. It's okay to doubt this, but try it out and let me know that you've finally succumbed!

Regular exercise would make your body feel lighter and would serve as a mood booster when you're sad. You don't have to hit the gym or jog on the highway to exercise. A little jogging or dancing in your room would do. I also recommend stretching. Try out uncomplicated yoga poses. And please, don't be too hard on your body when you first start, I wouldn't be responsible if you feel immense body pain.

3. Wear Your Best Clothes: This is a massive secret that'll help you stay very happy. You don't have to go out to dress nice. Now get out of bed, have a nice shower, then put on an outfit you like. Make sure it's an outfit you feel comfortable and confident in.

Extra tip: a nice smell would improve your mood. So apply some perfume and spray your house with some air freshener.

4. Get Out of Bed: If you're certain happiness is something you seek, then you have to get out of bed to live a happy life. Make it a commitment to get out of bed every morning. And ensure you do daily tasks. It could be reading a book, taking a course, learning to paint..just do something. And stay committed to whatever you decide to do.

5. Do What You Love: Staying committed to your daily tasks would be easier if you pick something you love. I've written for years because it's something I love. I've tried out a few things like sewing and knitting, to mention a few. Man, I'm not doing any of those anymore.

But let this be clear, your commitment must not be only to things you enjoy doing. Getting out of bed might be something you hate, or find difficult, but you still have to do it everyday to live a happy life.

6. Keep Your Surroundings Clean: I cannot overemphasize this. But keeping your surroundings clean is a great and effective way to live a happy life. Change that bedsheet, throw out the trash, sweep that floor, and hey, the bathroom needs cleaning.

Keeping your surroundings clean is a huge form of self care that you must take seriously if living a happy life is your desire. I suggest that you make cleaning your house an everyday routine. Clean your house after you get out of bed, and come back later to tell me how your mood has improved!

7. Eat regularly: Ta-da! Did you expect this one? Let me know in the comments. Yeah, I should explain how this affects your life. Eating regularly keeps your body in good condition. It is a way to improve your mood, and prevent sicknesses. I must add, it helps you think better, as you will be supplying your brain nutrients. I recommend eating hot food at least  twice a day to live the happy life you've always dreamed of. 

Trust me on this, all of these are things that has helped me stay sane through my difficult moments. Come back to tell me later how helpful this was. And let me know in the comments which tip you'd try out first.

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