Do More of What
Makes You Happy
Think about what you enjoy and do more of it.
It goes without saying that experiencing more of what makes you happy should make you… well… happier. Yet sometimes the pleasurable activities in our lives get crowded out by responsibilities, unimportant tasks we feel we should do, and unhelpful habits.
List activities that make you happy — big or small — and do at least 1.
Not sure what makes you feel good? Here are tips to get you thinking:
- Set aside other people’s assumptions regarding what should make you happy — like losing weight, being rich, or knowing more about a particular topic
- Remember what made you happy when you were a child
- Recall what you were doing last time you felt especially happy
- Ask a friend or family member when they last saw you feeling joyful and determine what triggered it
- Examine what you tend to look forward to — such as time alone, with others, or off work and special events — then see what exactly it is about these things that inspires your happiness and how you can bring more of them into your life.
Enjoying the outdoors with kids, walking with a partner, reading fiction, browsing old photos, listening to favorite music, working in the garden, holding a baby, and hiking are examples — many of which are consistent with social distancing practices — that make some people happy. But everyone is different, and your list will be uniquely yours.
Fit in more of what pleases you, even if it means putting aside other things. Write your happiness activities on your calendar to firm up your commitment.
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