12 Things Happy People Do Differently to Remain Satisfied

By Julia Fernandes @appshub

Express Gratitude

Be thankful and appreciative of what all nature has blessed you with. If you have anything and you appreciate it, the item itself enhances its value

Cultivate Optimism

People who think optimistically will always see the world around them packed with opportunities. They will never feel gloomy, depressed and withdrawn even in trying times. They will have their morale high in adverse situations also.

Avoid Over-thinking and Social Comparison

Contentment is the key to peace of mind. Comparing yourself to someone else will be poisonous. The only person you should compare with is either yourself or someone lower than you in social status.

Practice Acts of Kindness

Kindness is a gesture that can win hearts and minds of others very conveniently. Selflessly helping someone is a super powerful way to feel good inside.

Nurture Social Relationship

Man cannot live without interaction with others. The happiest people on the planet are the ones who have deep, meaningful relationship.

Develop Strategies for Coping

You should never be caught unaware and should always be prepared to take on the unforeseen events. It helps to have healthy strategies for coping pre- rehearsed, on call and in your arsenal at your disposal.

Learn to Forgive

If someone maltreats you it is natural that you ought to develop feelings of hatred against that person. You may be preparing to take revenge at the earliest possible moment. However if you are ready to forgive it will be an act of greatness. Harboring feelings of hatred is horrible for your well being.

Increase Flow Experiences

Flow is a state in which it feels like time is stand still. It is when you are focused on what you are doing that you become one with the task. Nothing is distracting you or competing for your focus.

Save Life's Joys

Deep happiness cannot exist without slowing down to enjoy the joy. Are you having a hard time in life and want to enjoy it more? Most people say yes to that question and enjoying your life is having a healthier life. People think the only way you can enjoy life is being rich or famous or popular. That is not true. So learn to enjoy life more and get rid of your worries.

Commit to Your Goals

Magical things start happening when we commit ourselves to doing whatever it takes to get somewhere. The difficult task people often face is remaining steadfast in the pursuit of their goals. Life is demanding to say the least. The capacity to manage ones finances, health, relationships, career and a host of other things makes it arduous at the best of times. It's any wonder we often neglect those things which are important to us.

Practice Spirituality

When we practice spirituality or religion we recognize that life is bigger than us. In the process we surrender the idea that we are the mightiest thing ever.

Take Care of Your Body

Taking care of your body is crucial to being the happiest person you can be. In the absence of health-related disruptions in daily activity, most people adapt over time to even the most severe health problems or disabilities.