Everyone wants to be happy every day. Living without a problem is everyone's dream in their daily life. In reality, most people chase superficial happiness in the form of clothes, cars, gadgets, and forgetting what real joy actually feels like. All these materialistic things could buy instantaneous joy but are far away from real happiness. So what is a joyful life look like and how do we obtain that joy?
It is quite tricky to actually define a joyful life as different people associate happiness or joy with different things. Some people will feel joy when they are reunited with their family or loved ones. Others might feel joy when they listening music while sleeping. In simpler words, when we are living in a happier space being grateful for everything either from relationship or materials, that's how joyful life looks like. If you are still don't know to be joyful in life, here are some tips.
Start living with no regrets. Regret is a useless emotion, one that will only eat away at you and prevent you from maximising the enjoyment of life. It seems difficult to let go, but it must free yourself from it to move forward in joyful living. Start living a life without regrets. Let says, if you always wanted to be a chef, enroll yourself in a culinary course. If you wanted to write a book, start writing it. If someone has done bad to you, let them how they made you feel about it and forgive them. Life is all about savoring every moment and making the most of it. These little joys will make your life more joyful.
Appreciate the small things. Actually, we all have them, those small moments or things that often go unnoticed or unappreciated, because we think they are either insignificant or we take them for granted. We live in a culture that celebrates big accomplishments. How about we celebrate the small things? In real life is happening all around us. Sadly we are waiting for the big thing we hope is going to give us some sort of inner peace. Keep in mind, the truth is that often the things that matter most are the small ones.
Live in forgiveness. If a grudge is interfering with your joy of life, then it requires your loving attention. Starting today, neutralise the stories from the past, and make the choice to live joyfully. If you feel wronged by someone or you hurt another, deal with it. Don't let it worst. It is necessary to make a lifestyle of living free from hurts and grudges. It guarantees that you will feel strong, clear, and empowered.
Keep smile. Yes, this is absolutely necessary. We tend to smile when we are happy. But it is actually a two-way road. We smile because we are happy, and smiling causes the brain to release dopamine, which makes us happier. It doesn't mean you have to go around with a fake smile all the time. Next time you find yourself feeling low, crack a smile and see what happens. Moreover, try starting each morning by smiling at yourself in the mirror.
Alright mates, we have got only one life and it is totally up to you whether you would like to act on it or be acted upon. Happiness and joyfulness are very simple. Don't ever make complicate it by thinking too much about it. Hopefully, this article is very helpful for you, and as always have a nice day 😀. Keep Smile!
References:
- 13 Ways to Live a Joyful Life (2021). Available at: https://psychcentral.com/lib/13-ways-to-live-a-joyful-life#3.
- 6 Secrets to Lead a Joyful Life (2018). Available at: https://medium.com/thrive-global/6-secrets-to-lead-a-joyful-life-196da544ff37.
- Staff, S. (2017) 11 Simple Ways to Find Joy in Your Everyday Life | SUCCESS, SUCCESS. Available at: https://www.success.com/11-simple-ways-to-find-joy-in-your-everyday-life/.
- Brenner, G. (2011) 10 Steps to Mastering the Art of Joyful Living, Dr. Gail Brenner. Available at: https://gailbrenner.com/2011/06/10-steps-to-mastering-the-art-of-joyful-living/.
- How to Be Happy: 25 Habits to Help You Live a Happier Life (2021). Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-be-happy.
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