Many consider true happiness as driving the most luxurious car, wearing lavish designer outfits, living in a multi-billion house, traveling to extravagant places around the world, having dinner in fancy Michelin-Starred restaurants. In fact, those are what most people prefer as happiness. Everybody has the desire to be happy, but really, what is the true definition of happiness?
Here’s a simple, straightforward answer. Happiness is purely the state of being thankful for what we have and enjoying every stage of what life has in store for us. It is the feeling of gratitude, not jealousy, and finding joy in everything we do.
Yes, living the boujee life has been everyone’s dream. Imagine waking up one morning to the mountains of Iceland, and another morning to the pristine waters of Maldives. Wouldn’t life be wonderful? But try looking at this from another aspect. If everyone finds happiness only by these grandeur situations in life, then what proportion of the world would be happy? This leads to a grumpy, gloomy, grouchy environment, which I’m sure you don’t want to experience.
As happiness comes from the simplest act, try leaving a few minutes before bed to say one thing you’re grateful for today. This can be as simple as being thankful for the chance to savor dinner with your loved ones, or being given new opportunities to pursue. By doing this, assuredly, you will eventually feel true contentment.
Nothing beats the feeling of joy while strolling through your neighborhood. Take a moment to look around, appreciate the scenic landscape of greenery, and breathing fresh air. Studies have proven this to be an effective way of relieving stress, as they claim this to be a ‘treatment’ for your mind to take a break from all the ongoing mechanisms in life.
Smile. Smiling through life’s circumstances may be challenging, but forcing yourself to smile in the midst of obstacles will bring the pressure down which eventually leads to a more relaxed, peaceful situation. Try smiling to everyone and you will realise how much of a difference and constructive effect you’ve made to your environment.
Remember, happiness starts from yourself. If it’s not you who is responsible for your own happiness, then who would?
