International Day of Happiness with my practicial tips and ideas on how to be happy

Today according on social media is International Day of Happiness and with the challenging times here and there, I say that this day is needed more than ever. Here are my tips and ideas for practical ways to be happy:

Whilst it's important to have some awareness of the news or causes, you are not obliged to engaged in them or get involved as it would be unfair for your mental health. Instead, focus on what you can control (including direct action) and take breaks from the news if needed.

Focus on the things that keeps you going, what're your thankful for and makes you happy, little or big. During the difficult times, gratitude will help you to focus on the good things in life. 

Whenever you're having a problem, take practical ways to deal with them and if needed, get help from your friends, family or a counselor.

You are loved, always be yourself (including for your sexuality, what you like, ethically, gender and body) and don't let anyone put you down for who you are. What they say about you is more to do with them.

Don't compare yourself to others (including for their relathionship, achievement in life or body images) as you may not know what they have to go through to earn them. Chances are that they may have the same struggles as you. Celebrate their success and focus on your own journey. Here's my similar post for further explaination here.

As mentioned here, all vibes are welcome maybe but sometimes, you have to protect your boundaries and stay clear from bad vibes that will weigh you down including meaningless drama, toxic negatively and those who'll take advantage of you. 

Don't let difficult people get to you. Concenrate on yourself and a few good people which will make you a better person in the long run.

You can also help to spread happiness and make others happy too including sharing postive, uplifting messages, sharing something funny or heartwarming to balance out the 'doom and gloom' or reaching out to others if they need it.

You can get more ideas for this similar article of mine too

Always remember that it gets better, keep on going and never give up

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