The situation of this country just keeps getting worse day by day. It is hard to stay happy' Mrs Majekodunmi lamented to her husband.
'Yes, it is becoming increasingly hard to be genuinely happy. Everything is just messed up, but we need to stay happy regardless of the circumstances' Her husband replied.
'How? How do you stay happy and not lose your sanity in all of these? It's almost impossible.'
'It is not. As bad as it may sound staying happy has a lot to do with our minds. I came across a particular article by healthyish on staying happy. Let me read it to you. They are practical tips to staying happy regardless of the circumstances' He brought out his phone, scrolled through it and started reading.
Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, fulfillment and contentment. It is not a constant state of euphoria but rather experiencing more positive emotions than negative emotions. Recent happenings in the country and in the world at large have the potential to throw us into a state of sadness. However, we must choose happiness regardless of the circumstances around us. For some, happiness comes naturally while for others, they need to deliberately choose happiness by cultivating some lifestyle choices.
1. Prioritize your health: It is essential to take care of your physical and mental health. Practice healthy eating, exercise regularly and get sufficient sleep. Physical activity releases endorphins which make you feel good and boost happiness. Your mental health also needs to be taken care of to boost happiness. Engage in self-care activities that give you joy.
2. Enjoy the moment: Many people tend to focus on the future and forget to enjoy the present. Enjoy the process as it goes. Enjoy whatever it is you're doing right now. Do not borrow a leaf from tomorrow's worries.
3. Be grateful: Reflecting on the positive aspect of your life and expressing gratitude for them can boost feelings of happiness and contentment. You can keep a gratitude journal.
4. Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships: Cultivating and maintaining meaningful relationships is essential to experience happiness. Having strong connections with your loved ones by spending time with them creates a sense of belonging that contributes to overall happiness.
5. Pursue your passions and interests: You can boost your happiness by engaging in activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. This could be pursuing your hobby, learning a new skill or even deliberately setting aside time for the activities that bring you joy.
6. Set goals and work towards achieving them: Setting goals that align with one's values and aspirations can provide a sense of purpose and motivation that contributes to one's happiness. Breaking down the goals into manageable steps and celebrating small victories along the way can enhance one's overall sense of accomplishment and happiness.
7. Avoid news overdose: Of recent, the news has been filled with sad stories and this can skew one's worldview causing one to focus on the negatives rather than the positives. News cannot be totally avoided but exposure to it can be minimized.
Regardless of life's circumstances, choose to be happy. Stay happy!!!
NB: We are bio individuals which is to say not all size fits all. Prioritizing yourself and your journey with the support and guidance of a health coach will further help in your progress and such a person would be able to get detailed information about themselves that could facilitate results.
