20 happiness habits that will make you feel better every day
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3 min readMay 9, 2017
- Wish someone the best. At least once a day, look at a random stranger and think to yourself “I hope they’re happy.” Better yet, do this to two strangers, several times a day.
- Sleep in a completely dark room. Remove all sources of light. Cover the windows with blackout curtains. Wear a sleep mask.
- Go walking. Take a walk in the sun for at least 20 minutes, twice a day.
- Drink more water. A lot more. Most people suffer from low energy and brain fog due to chronic dehydration. Have a glass of water roughly every 2 hours.
- Eat more slowly. Take the time to savor each bite. Finish your meal in thirds, pausing a few minutes between each third. Be mindful of everything you eat. If you’re with others, spend more time talking with them during the meal.
- Keep in touch. Once a week, call or write a message to someone you haven’t spoken to in a long time.
- Meditate for two minutes a day. Sit in a comfortable chair, lean back and close your eyes. Focus on your breathing for two minutes. That’s it.
- Count your blessings. Every day, take a minute to think about all the ways in which you’ve been lucky in life.
- Surround yourself with other happy people. Happiness is contagious. So is…
