1. Practice Gratitude Daily: One of the best ways to boost your lifestyle is to simply say thank yourself by endlessly showing appreciation, having positive mental health and an improved outlook. With a few words of praise, it is possible to increase one’s self-esteem. Imagine writing three statements regarding positive activities of your day in a gratitude journal. Verbal or silent appreciation of good actions like a peaceful day, exquisite meal, or warm smile makes every individual in the world a whole lot better. (Image Source: Canva)
2. Prioritise Social Connections: Relationships are key to remaining happy in life. Optimum joy lies in strengthening oneself. Studies have clearly shown that bonding with people increases the levels of oxytocin, a hormone that acts on brain receptors and improves mood. So go ahead, call up a long-lost friend, meet family, and most importantly spend time with pets. These moments of companionship and bonding generate a lot of joy. (Image Source: Canva)
3. Move Your Body: Physical activity aids both fitness and mental well-being. It also activates the production of hormones that make one happy. The best part about investing in your physical activity is that you’ll walk for 10 minutes and already observe an increase in energy levels along with a reduction in stress. Identify an activity you like the most, jogging, dancing, or yoga, and add it to your schedule. (Image Source: Canva)
4. Get Enough Sleep: Being well-rested is also tied to an improvement in your mood. Research proves that people who sleep for 7-9 hours during the night tend to have better control over their emotions and have a lot less stress. On the flip side, sleeping poorly can lead to anxiety, being overly emotional, and losing motivation. Blocking off-screen time, having a consistent schedule, and establishing a relaxing routine at night can definitely improve sleep quality. (Image Source: Canva)
5. Engaging In Acts Of Kindness: Helping others certainly improves their mood, but it can do wonders for your mental state too. It has been scientifically proven that performing altruistic deeds produces a neurotransmitter associated with happiness or serotonin. Simple acts that you do like offering a compliment, helping strangers, or even purchasing someone a cup of coffee can boost one’s mood. The higher the amount of kindness you give, so shall the amount of happiness you receive. (Image Source: Canva)
6. Practice Mindfulness: Mindfulness is defined as an activity that allows people to be in the moment and practice the art of living. It helps in cutting down anxiety while bringing in a newer form of happiness. Engaging in deep breathing exercises, slowly chewing each bite of food, or admiring a setting sun are activities that can generate happiness and calmness. (Image Source: Canva)
7. Pursue Activities That Bring You Purpose: A purposeful life strives to achieve something that even improves the level of happiness. Different studies performed depicts that individuals who participate in activities with a purpose embedded in it, feel a sense of accomplishment. Whether it is painting, writing, gardening, or service volunteer work, those who pursue what excites them, paint a smile on their faces. (Image Source: Canva)
By: Aman Gupta, Director, RPS Group (Image Source: Canva)
Published at : 24 Mar 2025 05:30 PM (IST)
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