Earlyface

There are a few questions we need to ask
ourselves. Why do we do everything that we
do, in our life? Why does one get educated?
Why does one have to be employed? Of
course, it is for a better living. But the real
question and the larger picture here is,
“What is the ultimate purpose of life?” It is
happiness. Whatever we strive to become in
our life, is all in search of inner peace and
happiness. And this happiness cannot be
achieved by stress, insecurity and panic. It
can only be attained by practicing the art of
tranquility. This state of liberation is called
‘Nirvana’.
As the popular adage goes, happiness
comes from within. It is not something
readymade. It comes from our thoughts and
actions. The purpose of our lives is to be
happy. It is not how much we have, but how
much we enjoy, that makes us happy. The
principle to adopt in life is, ‘half a glass full’!
Nobody’s life is perfect. Everybody faces
some problem or the other. It is how we
deal with them that makes us successful and
happy. Most of us become unhappy and
distraught when we face difficult situations
or come across situations which are not
exactly in our favour. The thing to remember
is that, happiness is seldom determined by
our circumstances. It is solely one’s mind
that determines how happy he or she is.
As Abraham Lincoln puts it, “Most folks are
as happy as they make up their minds to
be!” It is just the way we think and the way
we take life that has to be changed. If we
look at it from a different perspective, life is
not so cruel after all! We must not take it so
seriously and ruin our health and well being.
You had a bad day? Had a fight with a dear
one? Lost an opportunity for which you
worked so hard and wanted, so dearly? Not
to worry! This article shows you ten ways to
shrug those problems off your shoulders
and be happy, instantly! Here they are!
10. Grooming and pampering yourself
bath
If your day was bad and unproductive, try
this. Hit the shower or take a bubble bath.
Unwind yourself totally. Go for a haircut or a
shave. Get a pedicure. You could try a
massage too. It works wonders if you feel
stressed and are worried about something.
Look at yourself in the mirror, all groomed.
The feeling of looking good and well
dressed will make you feel happy.
9. Watch a great movie or a TV series
tv
Another way you can forget the problems at
hand and feel the happiness bug biting is
you, is by watching a feel good movie or
your favourite television series that always
cracks you up. Watching those happy
characters come to life will make you forget
your own problems, because you put
yourself in the characters’ shoes and feel
their happiness.
Instead of pondering repeatedly about an
issue, turn on the TV and watch a good
comedy show. It will teach you how to
embrace the lighter side of life and be jovial.
Laughter is, after all the best antidote.
8. Be a sport!
jog
Indulging in sports is not just good for the
body, but it is good for the mind too. It
inculcates in you, patience and calmness.
Not just that, you will also be disciplined,
which ultimately leads to satisfaction.
Apart from sports, try Yoga also. Yoga is also
great for the mind and body, alike. The
different postures will help ease the stress
and you will feel rejuvenated. Try to practice
breathing exercises and exhale out the
negativity!
7. Dance your way to creativity!
aerbics
Being creative is an excellent boon. It helps
you express your thoughts and emotions
effectively. Dance is a great way to stay
happy. It fills you with exuberance. You
don’t even have to be very good at it, to feel
the way it loosens you up. You just have to
try out the moves, forgetting all else. Dance
always keeps your spirit soaring.
Other creative activities also give you a lot of
satisfaction, like writing or art. If you are a
good writer, you can always express your
feelings through your writing, and that
makes you happy!
6. Lend a helping hand
help
Always remember, there is probably
someone with a more grievous problem
than yours. Instead of fretting about the
imperfect things in your life, try to give
solace to another person. Helping people is
a noble deed. When you help someone who
really needs it and you are the reason for
their happiness, the happiness and
satisfaction that you get following that is
inexplicable! One act of kindness wipes
away your own fear.
5. Spending time with family and friends
family
When you are all alone, your problems tend
to appear magnified and your mind goes
into an endless loop of thinking about the
consequences. Talk to people about it. New
solutions will emerge. Talk to your friends
about it. Their kind words will make you
happy right away. Spend time with family at
such times. Then, you won’t feel lonely and
depressed. Just go mix with the crowd and
be one among them. You are sure to feel
better.
4. Food
food
What better way to be happy, than to tickle
your taste buds! I’m sure foodies will love
this tip! Ask your mom to make you your
favourite dish. Or go grab something
delicious at the nearest restaurant. You will
totally lose yourself in the aroma and the
flavours.You will feel delighted. If you are a
good cook, it is a plus! Not only will you
enjoy eating what you cook, but you will feel
happy when you cook, because it’s
something you like doing. Good food has
the ability to suppress those hormones that
are responsible to produce stress.
3. Enjoy the beauty of nature
nature
We live in a beautiful planet, whose natural
bounty is unfathomable. If you are sad, take
a stroll amidst the greenery. The soft breeze
that whiffs past your skin will cleanse your
mind off from the negative thoughts. The
chirps of the birds, the velvety blue sky and
the first few drops of rain are all not to be
overlooked. The little things in and around
your environment can give you a lot of
happiness. I am reminded of this famous
line of John Keats, “A thing of beauty is a joy
forever!”
2. Turn up the volume and grab a mike!
music
This one is my personal favourite. Music
soothes the mind, the body and the soul.
Music is food for the soul and a great stress
buster. You forget everything and become
one with the song. Listening to music can
brighten your mood in no second. Singing is
also a great way to be happy and healthy. It
makes not just you happy, but also those
listening to you. It can make the atmosphere
lively. It helps you to express yourself in a
beautiful way and reach out to people. Music
gives you a feeling of euphoria! A feeling of
bliss! It is the best thing you can do to feel
happy.
1) Pray and meditate
prayer
Sincere prayer to the almighty can develop
oodles of confidence in you, to face life as it
comes and to hope for the best always. It
instills optimism in you. Try to meditate and
let go of all the things that make you
unhappy. Meditation brings out the
tranquility in you. Then, you will focus on the
solutions, not on the problems. Relax
yourself. Enjoy being the person you are. Be
good and spread love to people. You will be
devoid of sorrow. Most importantly, love
yourself. You are unique and special. Don’t
worry, be happy! Be happy for this moment,
because this moment is your life.