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Aside from trying to find solutions, it's also a battle to stay emotionally on top of things - problems, people, people problems, problem people, money issues, family issues, "the cat decided to sharpen its claws on my financial report" problems, "where to hide a dead cat" problems, "the family is now upset the cat has gone missing" problems, computer problems, car problems ... the list goes on. Some days it would be easier to go back to sleep but that is simply avoiding the issues. Much better to face them and come out healthy and happy at the other end.
So here's a list of things we can do to stay happy.
(The first 10 I've taken from a great post which explains them in more detail - read the full article)
- Exercise more – 7 minutes might be enough
- Sleep more – you'll be less sensitive to negative emotions
- Move closer to work – a short commute is worth more than a big house
- Spend time with friends and family – don't regret it on your deathbed
- Go outside – happiness is maximized at 13.9°C
- Help others – 100 hours a year is the magical number
- Practice smiling – it can alleviate pain
- Plan a trip – but don't take one
- Meditate – rewire your brain for happiness
- Practice gratitude – increase both happiness and life satisfaction
Some others:
- Decide to be happy - influence your environment, not the other way around
- Take regular breaks - in the day, week, year
- Surround yourself with happy people
I'm sure there are others ...
