The pursuit of true happiness involves more than just seeking immediate pleasure. Recent research categorizes happiness seekers into three groups: those pursuing pleasure, engagement, or meaning. People who focus on engagement or meaning tend to be happier. To cultivate happiness, incorporate these 11 habits:
- Create your happiness by prioritizing it.
- Surround yourself with positive influences.
- Prioritize quality sleep for mood and well-being.
- Live in the present moment, accepting the past and the uncertainty of the future.
- Practice self-compassion and appreciate your strengths.
- Cultivate gratitude to improve mood and well-being.
- Regular exercise boosts mood and control over impulses.
- Forgive to prevent grudges but remain cautious.
- Express your emotions openly to reduce stress.
- Focus on what you can control and learnf rom failures.
- Develop a growth mindset to embrace challenges and foster happiness.
By adopting these habits, you not only enhance your happiness but also become a better person.
Source: Emotional Intelligence Habits by
Dr. Travis Bradberry
www.talentsmarteq.com/11-habits-of-truly-happy-people/
