Everyone strives to be happy but the mistake that everyone makes is that they think that happiness is some kind of finishing line in a race. Once you crossed that line, you will live happily ever after. That is not true. Happiness is a choice! You can choose to make your life happy. So here are a few ways you could try.

Let go of past memories

Everyone has both sad and happy moments. So forget about your painful memories. What’s in the past stays in the past. Instead, focus on your good memories and move on.

Be optimistic

Always try looking on the bright side of things. Look for the silver lining behind each dark cloud. For example, if you had an unfortunate accident and your car is badly dented, but on the bright side is that nobody got hurt and that dent in your car can be repaired. There is always a bright side to look on so be optimistic!

Be close to your family

Try and maintain a close relationship with your family and friends. Our relationships with them have a greater impact on our happiness than anything else. Human beings are made to be social creatures. So appreciate the existing relationships that you have.

Try finding a job that gives you happiness

If you are feeling stressed out in your current job and not getting the job satisfaction that you want, perhaps it’s time for a career change. Job satisfaction plays an important part in your happiness. So give your job a chance. Try having a positive attitude in your job. If that doesn’t work, it may be time for a change of jobs.

Make friends

You need to make friends with people who share a common interest. Find something that you are deeply passionate about. It could be a hobby or an organization you can volunteer in. There you could meet people who have the same interest and passions as you.

Exercise

Exercising releases endorphins. So, not only you are taking care of your body but you will automatically start to feel good about yourself.

Change your thinking

You have to start living life to the fullest. Don’t delay your life a second longer. Try something new every day or pick up a new skill!

Don’t let the small stuff bug you

Remember all the small petty stuff that used to bother you? Forget all about it and focus on the bigger picture. Life is too short to worry about trivial stuff.

Live your life for yourself

Stop trying to live your life up to other people’s expectations. You are your own person. So start living it for yourself!

Lastly, remember to love with all your heart

You have all this love to give so give your love to something and start feeling happy today!