happiness is a fantastic feeling that stimulates from within you and radiates around you, it's one of those things that make us feel better about life and ourselves in general. Being in a mood of happiness often gives us a more positive mindset which strengthens us with the ability to be able to achieve what we want, and helps us be more productive.

Being happy looks different for everyone, but despite your idea of true happiness, living a happier and more satisfied life is something we all want to be able to do. Most often, our happiness is based on what we can achieve massively, other person perceptions of life or gaining financial freedom.

Well below are a few ways on how to be happy with yourself:

1. Think Positive.

I remember when I lost my job, and same time my rent was almost due, it was so frustrating that I couldn't sleep at night, it got me thinking all day and night. But I realize that none of that would bring the solution to my problem, I was determine to see the positive in everything that happened around me, I started thinking positive, seeing the possibility in everything, keep hope alive, all of a sudden Things turn around, I got a good job and was able to pay my dues. All this was as a result of thinking positive.

Life can be scheme at times with loads of challenges one encounters every day, and with a slim possibility of happiness one can be tempted to think negatively all the time, having a positive attitude all the time can be hard to portray, and maintaining it can feel impossible at times, but once you have found a grip on holding onto a positive thinking attitude, you'll enjoy the benefits that come with it such as overcoming the tons of negativity that comes with life, improved relationships, heightened creativity and increased happiness.

However in whatever situation life throws at you, always think positively and see the possibility in everything. Only with a positive Thinking and mindset you can overcome the trials of life. Having positive Thinking sets you in the part of opportunity which places you on track to your goals. and the result of Positive Thinking is happiness.

2. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HAPPY AND POSITIVE PEOPLE.

when I lost my job, happiness was far from me, I couldn't wrap my head around it, and it so affected my mood that I became depressed, but with the help of people I have around me, when they learnt of what transpire they did all they could to get me out of that shell, spending time with them ease me of my thought and worries, and I was glad I had such people around me.

Spending time with happy people is contagious, most often, they are those who have your back in whatever situation you are in, these people always have your best interests at heart, and would want you to be accomplished in every aspect. When you surround yourself with such positive influences, it becomes much easier to stay focus. You'll always feel better and happier, You'll be energized and motivated to take bold and positive steps that will yield results.

Also, being around positive people helps you feel the same positive emotions they feel, like staves off feelings of loneliness, reduces stress, increases your sense of happiness and well-being, and even longer life.
A healthy life is when you associate yourself and spend time with positive people, and in return, it gives you a happy life too, and so are relationships, Relationships are connect to some of our strongest emotions, when they are positive we feel happiness and contentment.

3. Grateful And Content

In the introduction, I stated that most people want to associate their being and stay happy with how much in quantity they can achieve. Some would even go ahead and say, if I don't get this I won't be happy. happiness should not be build on just what you can achieve, because when those things are not present anymore your happiness is out. Being grateful and content is the key to staying happy.

Gratitude and contentment can lead to happiness, when you build the mentality of being grateful at all times even in the face of opposition, you will end up seeing yourself being happy at all times. always learn to be grateful, if possible least out the things you are always grateful for, and meditate on it, it won't just build happiness within you, it will motivate you to do better and achieve more wins.

Being grateful and content inspires positive thinking and hope that enables you to be happy with yourself, and it eases anxiety and unnecessary tension. Also, gratitude lessens the severity of bad circumstances and helps us get to a place where we can get back on our feet, when we focus on the good it inspires a lot of good attributes which unleash happiness in our lives.

4. Make Time To Do What You Want.

Some people get consumed because they spend their time mostly trying to make others happy and don't make time for themselves. instead of making others happy,  first of all, make yourself happy, yourself is the priority, after all, happiness is contagious, and when you are happy, the people around you will feel it too. because happiness is felt from within and spread around you which becomes obvious for people to see because happiness cannot be hidden, you express yourself by doing what you want.

Being happy comes with the ability to believe in yourself, and it helps you a lot to achieve certain things. The happier you’re the more motivated you feel and the more belief you have within yourself. Making time to do what you want displays a positive outlook of happiness and it makes you appreciate what you can do and assures you to believe in yourself. Also learning something new or achieving something you’ve wanted to for a while, can help you to be happy with yourself.

Generally, doing what you love and you are passionate about that makes you happy. Not only in your personal life but in your professional life as well. which in turn, boosts your happiness and confidence massively in itself. Most times we feel we can’t do certain things because others have a different opinion, if doing them makes you happy then do exactly that.

It’s vital to make sure that you do what makes you smile because your happiness means a lot more than you think, it comes with a huge feeling of accomplishment, it should be an important aspect of your life and one you don’t take for granted. If something makes you feel good and happy inside, then do that and keep doing it. You could go hiking, swimming, sightseeing, travelling. Just do something you want to do. Always make time out for yourself.

5. Make Others Around You Happy

Making others happy is more meaningful for people than just socializing with them or doing something to improve your own happiness. the happiness you make people feel might be the medicine they need at that moment, the world is tough already but putting a smile on the faces of people can ease the pain or trouble they feel at that moment. so always aim to make others happy, because when you do, you feel connected to them, and you too will become happy and satisfied.

Whatever the case may be, doing something kind for anyone is better for your happiness than getting something for yourself." happiness doesn’t require you to know the person you’re trying to make happy, nor does it require actual physical interaction with that person,” all that is require for happiness is making others happy. Also, happiness still works even with a stranger. for me my happiness is when I am out there putting a smile on someone's face, being there for someone or helping someone out.

6. Meaningful Relationships

The people we surround ourselves with and the relationships we build daily have a big impact on our lives. when you surround yourself with negative relationships it will ruin your happiness giving you negative energy. for you to be happy all the time, you have to build a meaningful relationship. meaningful relationship triggers positive growth in all aspects concerning you, and this generates happiness consciously or unconsciously. when you are in a meaningful relationship in radiant all over you, and this gives you a positive energy to life.

Meaningful relationships play a key role in promoting your happiness, It provide the opportunity for three key benefits:

exchange of support,

social engagement

a sense of worth.

Most people don't recognize this. One major key factor that makes me happy with myself is seeing the relationship that I have with people, my friends and family and it brightens me. When I see how these people have added value to my life one way or the other and their essential benefits to my life I become happy.

7. Meaningful Work Environment

A lot of people ignore the fact that the reason they are not happy with themselves is because of the work they engage in. Some persons know this but choose to ignore the fact due to one circumstance or the other.
Having a career that aligns with who you are will certainly make you energetic, and positive, which makes your life outside of work better. People will tend to notice the difference between when you like what you do and when you don't.

Job satisfaction also impacts one's overall psychological well-being including your sense of identity, health and overall happiness. Increased job satisfaction makes you want to work harder. Being able to find meaning in your work is a key factor in creating happiness for yourself. If I don't like my work environment, I will certainly never be happy cause I'll be found complaining about my job most of the time.

8. Maintaining A Positive Outlook.

People with a positive outlook view life challenges, and the situations they go through with confidence and are sure they can deal with them. This set of people would not be stuck in a negative attitude of fear, lack of self-esteem and passivity because they have a positive attitude and approach to how they view things, and this is one of the signs of happiness.

when you maintain a positive attitude through happiness, it has a positive effect on your health as well, it lowers stress and improves your overall well-being. Even when you fall sick, your body recuperates faster. Moreover, how to be happy comes with positive thinking, you achieve emotional balance, see the possibility and understand the reason why things play out the way it does.

9. Realising That You Are Enough

Most people don't realise how amazing and magnificent they look, when they realise that they are unique and enough, then their happiness has just begun. How to be happy first starts with you realising you’re enough, when you have that realisation, it boosts your confidence and makes you feel happier, and you start seeing the possibility of wanting to achieve big things, having that mentality to just say to yourself I’m just going to do it and achieve this, is a sign that you realise that you are enough.

using myself as an example, Every morning I normally just go to the mirror and tell myself I am enough, proclaiming over myself that affirmative word of encouragement whenever the feeling of not being sure about myself comes up. and this word always put me back on track, causing me to see that all I always need is me and that I alone am enough to make a difference. You have the ability to make yourself feel more confident and boost your self-esteem, be brave and be confident. Take time to treat yourself to a good meal or reward just for yourself

10. CONNECTING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS.

Socializing doesn't only staves off feelings of loneliness, but also makes you happy. Being able to connect with someone and maintain that relationship goes a long way to making you stay happy. Some persons are unable to maintain a good relationship with someone and you see this affecting their moods all the time, and this inability makes them want to be by themselves most of the time.

Not everybody is blessed with the gift of making friends, but when you find yourself connecting and making more friends, learn to maintain such friendships, especially when it has a positive impact on you. maintaining such friendships can result in you being happy. When you begin to have a sour relationship with someone, it affects you I'm every area. So the ability to maintain every good relationship is of utmost importance.

11. Connecting With Your Environment

Exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including happiness, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and even upticks in empathy and cooperation. And nature is my biggest booster to being happy. So I go around, admiring every beautiful creature around me.

Also, the environment around you can facilitate or discourage interactions among people (and the subsequent benefits of social support). For example, some people do not socialize well in outdoor spaces. Some persons also don't do well in crowded environments, this affects their moods.

This environment can influence people's behaviour and motivation to act. So understanding this and applying it to oneself is important to know what environment you always like to find yourself in to be happy.
Some people love an environment full of artwork or music or even being around children.

12. Acknowledge Unhappy Moment

Yes. You're allowed to acknowledge unhappy moments because there will certainly be times when you will be unhappy as we can't be happy all the time. Acknowledge that feeling of unhappiness, Allow yourself to experience it for a moment, then, focus your attention towards what made you feel that way, what it might take to recover and how long it would take.

The moment of unhappiness will surely pass, so don't sulk or stay in it for long. However, unhappiness birth happiness, because when you confront whatever made you unhappy, you start feeling happy, and appreciate yourself better.

Conclusion

your happiness is not ink to your achievement, neither is it tied to your dream, how to be happy comes from you, understanding that you are amazing and unique is a big sign of happiness which in turn births a big dream that can be achieve. why because you realise that happiness is first seen in you before anything else.

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