Here are 10 practical ways to be happier—small shifts that can make a big difference:
1. Practice Gratitude – Write down 3 things you’re thankful for each day. It trains your brain to notice the good.
2. Move Your Body – Even a short walk, dancing, or stretching boosts mood by releasing endorphins.
3. Prioritize Sleep – A rested mind is calmer, more resilient, and more positive.
4. Spend Time in Nature – Sunlight and fresh air reduce stress and improve well-being Just walking around the neighborhood listening to birds, noticing the trees and flowers.
5. Nurture Relationships – Make time for friends and loved ones; connection is one of the strongest predictors of happiness. When your in the car, take a few mins and make a call.
6. Do Acts of Kindness – Helping others—big or small—creates a sense of purpose and joy. Simply smiling at others and saying hello, or putting back the shopping cart.
7. Limit Negative Inputs – Cut down on doom scrolling, gossip, or toxic environments that drain you. Limit screen time it effects us more than we imagine. When you start down this path in your head, say: Does it really , Is it truly worth the free rent in my head?
8. Learn Something New – Growth and curiosity keep life exciting and fulfilling. It can be as simple as wordle. It can be a complex as taking a class at night school , learning a new language, or maybe - pottery, cooking, or creating something . Try it... Grow and expand.
9. Be Present – Mindfulness or simply savoring a meal, a song, or a moment helps you fully enjoy life. Try reading or listening to Spencer Johnson - "The Present" on his insight.
10. Pursue Meaning, Not Just Pleasure – Align your time with your values (e.g., creativity, faith, family, service) to feel deeper satisfaction.
Bonus
11. Keep your life tidy. It's amazing how much happier you are when you make your bed,
clean your living area, and take pride in what you have right now.
"Things Can Only Get Better"
We're not scared to lose it all
Security throw through the wall
Future dreams we have to realize
A thousand skeptic hands
Won't keep us from the things we plan
Unless we're clinging to the things we prize
And do you feel scared, I do
But I won't stop and falter
And if we threw it all away
Things can only get better
Treating today as though it was
The last, the final show
Get to sixty and feel no regret
It may take a little time
A lonely path, an uphill climb
Success or failure will not alter it
And do you feel scared, I do
And I won't stop and falter
And if we threw it all away
Things can only get better