What is the key to happiness?
Not just fleetingly happy but deeply content with your life?
Have you figured out how to maintain that contentment so that it’s the undercurrent that runs through all of the ups and downs of daily life?
Finding the key to happiness isn’t about finding external things, events, or relationships that boost you up.
It isn’t about attaining more money or power.
Real happiness, the kind that brings you a sense of inner peace and well-being in spite of outer circumstances requires new mindsets and habits.
If you’d like to open the door to that kind of sustained happiness, you may be using the wrong keys.
Here are some ideas for developing a foundation of happiness and success in your life.
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5 Time-Tested Ways To Find The Key To Happiness
1. Surround yourself with people who make you smile.
Studies have shown that we are the most content when we are around other happy people. Stick with people who exude joy, and let that feeling rub off on you.
Try to let go of people in your life who are negative, unpleasant, and who drain you.
If you can’t let these people go completely, minimize your time with them and create boundaries to protect your optimism.
2. Stop worrying.
Everyone worries about something, yet most of our worries don’t come to fruition.
People often worry about the future, but the future can’t be known.
Try not to dwell on the worst case scenario — it’s detrimental to your health.
Focus on the present moment, the task or situation at hand.
Don’t waste your time thinking about things that are out of your control.
Remain open to whatever life has in store for you and assume that what is in store for you is positive.
3. Detach from what other people think of you.
Avoid thinking about what other people think of you. In the end, it doesn’t matter. Be true to who you are rather than hiding behind a façade to make other people happy.
There will always be people in your life who don’t like you as can’t please everyone. Just strive to be your best self, and the people you want in your life will respect you for who you are.
4. Hold on to your values.
Your values consist of your core principles that guide your life. The more you live your life aligned with your values and honor their importance, the better you will feel about yourself.
If you haven’t taken time to define your core values, today is not too soon to get started. Clarify your values and make the necessary life changes to honor them.
5. Don’t compare yourself to other people.
This can be difficult, especially if you are active on social media or find yourself around people you perceive are doing better than you are.
However, being envious of other people and comparing yourself to them will just make you unhappy.
