Top 10 Ways to Find Happiness in Little Things in Life

When the circumstances are difficult, everyone looks for methods to remain motivated and optimistic. Maintaining a positive attitude has a lot to do with how you see the world around you, yet altering your worldview can be difficult.  Dealing with more significant concerns might cause us to lose sight of all the small pleasures in our lives and all the things we should be grateful about. The reality is that the little things will direct us towards a better existence.

Below are some ten easy strategies to begin finding happiness in the little things in life.

1. Being Fully Present in the NOW!

Take some time to appreciate where you are. Consider how you feel, what you have around you, and the world you have built for yourself. Pausing will assist you in recognizing and appreciating the small joys that surround you. Small things could be ocean waves, the sound of birds chirping, the enticing scent of vanilla, and the shifting hues of the sunset. And when you take a moment to enjoy the small things in life, you are unconsciously working on developing the habit of finding joy in the small things.  

2. Practicing Gratitude

Ciara Conlon, (2017) states that according to Emmons and McCullough’s 2003 study, maintaining a gratitude journal has a wealth of positive effects. It is a simple notebook in which you write down what you are grateful for every day. People who kept a diary exercised more frequently, had fewer physical health problems, felt better about their life overall, and were more optimistic. It also revealed that those who kept a journal were more likely to achieve their goals, have a more cheerful outlook on life, and improved sleep quality.

Gratitude is a constant reinforcement for our emotions. You can check out the gratitude wall of UPDEED where you can read thousands of inspiring stories from changemakers around the world.

3. Mindful Meditation

Meditation is a mental workout. It provides you the concentration and power to filter out the negativity and distractions with words of encouragement, confidence, and strength. In particular, mindfulness meditation is a popular way to relax and enter a state of inner serenity and harmony. The technique is sitting comfortably, focusing on your breathing, and then bringing your mind’s attention to the present moment.  You have to let go of the thoughts that preoccupy with the past or the future. This simple breathing and focus can find you help joy in little things in life.

4. Spending Time in Nature

Nature is a source of inspiration.  It comes in a variety of hues, ranging from orange-sky sunsets to seafoam green lakes and rose-colored gardens. Spending time in nature fosters a more profound feeling of spirituality. Spending time in nature allows us to live in the now as we take in the fresh air, listen to the birds’ chirp, or feel the grass beneath our feet. Nature may also teach us important lessons and disclose symbols to help us connect with our spirituality. Seasonal changes represent the peaks and valleys we experience in life. Meanwhile, a flowing river reminds us of the importance of “going with the flow” and navigating the rivers of life.

5. Spending More Time with Optimistic People

Make it a mission to spend more time with great individuals who are intelligent, driven, and like-minded. It could be friends, family, or even strangers. Remember that partnerships should benefit you rather than harm you. Therefore, surround yourself with individuals who mirror who you want to be. Choose friends you are pleased to know, who you admire, who love and respect you – individuals who brighten your day simply by being there. Finally, the people in your life make all the difference in the person YOU CAN BE, and they make you joyful and excited about life.

UPDEED has the most extensive network of social changemakers who are making an impact on society globally. You can connect with them, learn and share experiences. This experience will help you meet new and exciting people and reach your potential.

6. Celebrate Small Achievements

Before moving on to the next endeavor or activity, celebrate your accomplishments, especially if they were tough. You may make an event of it with champagne or balloons and cake, but the most important thing is to pause and REFLECT on what you’ve accomplished. Take pleasure in the fact that you completed the task. Only then should you go to the next step.

7. Avoid Stress

Constant worrying, negative thinking, and anticipating the worst can negatively impact your emotional and physical health. It can deplete your emotional strength, leaving you restless and jittery, and cause sleeplessness and headaches. When we stop allowing stress to consume us, we understand that other people’s ideas do not define us, and we are more than we allow ourselves to believe we are. We appreciate ourselves more when we are stress-free, and we get to find bliss in having a more relaxed mind.

8. Love More!

It may appear evident that one of the most significant rewards of love is joy. However, research is just now beginning to demonstrate how strong this relationship may be. According to Salynn Boyles (2008), a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology found that the quality of family connections is more important than income level. Therefore, there is scientific proof that, at least in certain respects, the power of love outweighs the power of money. Money may purchase happiness for some, but for most individuals, strong family relationships are a far better predictor of happiness than wealth.

9. Laugh More!

Laughter is an excellent antidote. It brings individuals together in ways that cause positive physical and mental changes in the body. Laughter stimulates your immune system, improves your mood, relieves pain, and protects you from the adverse effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more consistently to rebalance your mind and body than a good chuckle. Humour lightens your stress, encourages optimism, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and aware.  It also aids in the discharge of anger and forgiveness

10. Be kind to others!

Kindness and compassion have a stimulating influence on your brain’s pleasure and reward centers. But we don’t need brain scans to realize that helping others makes us happy. Being kind to family, friends, and even random strangers opens up a wide variety of opportunities to develop significant connections and meet new people. It makes you feel fulfilled and happy. Heart-warming projects are sprouting up all over the place to aid people. As a result, there are excellent positive platforms like UPDEED on the internet that promotes positivity, appreciation and connects changemakers all around the globe.

In our pursuit of happiness, we are constantly being drawn to the prominent aspects of life. However, no matter how fantastic those large items make us feel, the enjoyment is temporary, and it diminishes with time. We have the freedom to be joyful by focusing on the small things that occur in more significant numbers. We tend to ignore the simple things, not realizing how essential they are in sustaining our body, mind, and spirit. These small things provide genuine and long-lasting enjoyment. It is even more essential to appreciate the small things that bring us joy in today’s world.          

One other way is to become a part of UPDEED. We are a networking platform where you can connect with thousands of changemakers. You can get to know their inspiring stories and appreciate them or share your own stories and get featured on the gratitude wall. It is the best way to recognize your good deeds and get your daily dose of positivity simultaneously. Check us out on Play Store and App Store.