How I Make Myself Happier Instantly

I do! If you want to be happy then you have to change your mind. That’s right! You have to take action to change your viewpoint or the way you are thinking about something. You have to literally replace it with another thought or view in order to feel differently about it.

Our thoughts and feelings are tied together. So when you think negatively, you will feel negative. When you think positive, you will feel positive.Want to be happy? Feel happy.

Here are My Favorite Ways To Be Happier Quickly

Go For a Walk

Instead of sitting around feeling bad for myself I get up and go for a walk. It sounds so simple, but it’s so effective. Nature has the power to make me feel good, and not having to interact with the world, but just observe it, is a naturally positive feeling. I normally start the walk grumpy and end it feeling pretty good.

I Sing My Favorite Song!

We all know this! Sometimes it can be hard to plug in a song that you like when you are feeling down, but I find that once I do it I feel much better. I also sing so...that makes me feel pretty good too. I find that singing just random things makes me feel good as well. It may not be a ‘song’ but I can turn it into one “Cooking dinner is fun to do...”

Think of Those Less Fortunate

Seeing someone who is less fortunate than I always makes me feel better about my little grumbles or situations that make me unhappy. This is not about feeling glad that you are not them; it’s about appreciating the things you have around you and being aware of just how many things there are too be grateful for.

I Laugh

You can’t be unhappy when you are laughing. I have an SNL skit saved on my PVR that makes me laugh every time. I watch it when I want to get that jolt of feeling good. Of course, I choose comedy over drama if I’m feeling down. It always works for me no matter if I’m mad, angry, sad, or hurt – laughing can cheer me up.