12 Small Ways to Choose Happiness Today

Abraham Lincoln once said most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be and I believe that to be true Happy People realize that happiness is a decision that they make they're not held hostage by their circumstances and they don't seek happiness in people or possessions they understand that when we stop chasing the world's definition of happiness we begin to see the decision to experience happiness has been right in front of us all along research in the field of positive psychology continues to reinforce this understanding but simply knowing that happiness is a choice is not enough fully experiencing it still requires a conscious decision to choose happiness every day how then might each of us begin to experience this Joy here are 12 ways to choose happiness today embrace one new action item practice all of them or simply use them as inspiration to discover your own number one count your blessings happy people choose to focus on the positive aspects of life rather than the negative they set their minds on the specific reasons they have to be grateful they express it when possible and they quickly discover that there's always always something to be grateful for number two carry a smile a smile is a wonderful beautifier but more than that studies indicate that making an emotional filled face carries influence over the feelings processed by the brain our facial expression can influence our brain in just the same way our brains influence our face in other words you can actually program yourself to experience happiness by choosing to smile not to mention all the pretty Smiles you'll receive in return for flashing yours is also guaranteed to increase your happiness level number three speak daily affirmations into your life affirmations are positive thoughts accompanied with affirmative beliefs and personal statements of Truth they are recited in the first person present tense I am blank affirmations can release daily stress build confidence and improve Outlook for maximum Effectiveness affirmations should be chosen carefully be based in some truth and address current needs you can find a link to 100 daily affirmations in the description below to help you get started number four wake up on your own terms most of us have alarm clocks programmed because of the expectations of others a workplace a school or a waking child and that's probably not going to change but that doesn't mean we have to lose control over our mornings in the process wake up just a little bit early and establish an empowering meaningful morning routine start each day on your terms the next 23 hours will thank you for it number five hold back a complaint the next time you want to lash out a verbal complaint towards a person a situation or yourself don't instead humbly keep it to yourself you'll likely defuse and unhealthy unhappy environment but more than that you'll experience Joy by choosing peace in a difficult situation number six practice One Life improving discipline there is happiness and fulfillment to be found in personal growth to know that you have intentionally devoted time and energy to personal Improvement is one of the most satisfying feelings you'll ever experience so Embrace and practice at least one act of self-discipline every day this could be exercise budgeting guided learning whatever your life needs today to continue growing find it practice and celebrate number seven use your strengths each of us have natural talents strengths and abilities and when we use them effectively we feel alive and comfortable in our skin they help us find joy in our being and happiness in our design so embrace your strengths and choose to operate within your giftedness each day if you need to find this outside of your employment by all means find that new outlet number eight accomplish one important task because happy people choose happiness they take control over their lives they don't make decisions based on a need to pursue Joy instead they operate out of the satisfaction they have already chosen they realize that there are demands on their time helpful Pursuits to accomplish and important contributions to make to the world around them so choose one important task that you can accomplish every day and find joy in it number nine eat a healthy meal or snack We Are Spiritual emotional and mental beings we are also physical bodies Our Lives cannot be wholly separated into its parts as a result one aspect always influences the others for example our physical bodies will always have impact over our spiritual and emotional well-being therefore caring for your physical well-being can have a significant benefit on your emotional standing one simple action to choose happiness today is to eat healthy foods your physical body will thank you and so will your emotional well-being number 10. treat others well everyone wants to be treated kindly but more than that deep down we also want to treat others with the same respect that we would like to be given to us so treat everyone you meet with kindness patience and Grace the golden rule is a powerful standard for happiness it benefits the receiver but it also brings growing satisfaction in yourself as you seek to treat others as you would like to be treated number 11. meditate find time alone in solitude meditation prayer or devotion as our world increases in speed and noise the ability to withdraw becomes even more essential studies confirm the importance and life-giving benefits of solitude and meditation so take time to make time and use meditation to search inward connect spiritually and improve your happiness today number 12. search for benefit in your pain this life can be difficult and nobody escapes without pain at some point in some way we all encounter it when you do remind yourself again that the trials may be difficult but they will pass and search deep to find meaning in it choose to look for the benefits that can be found in your trial at the very least perseverance is being built and most likely an ability to comfort others in their pain is also being developed so go today choose joy and be happy that'll make two of us if today's video resonated with you please share like or comment it makes a real impact and for consistent weekly insights don't forget to subscribe your active participation absolutely uplifts this entire community [Music] today [Music]

Channel: Joshua Becker

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Length: 9min 9sec (549 seconds)

Published: Fri Sep 15 2023