Happiness comes in so many different forms, it can be hard to define. Unhappiness, on the other hand, is easy to ascertain, it takes ahold of you. Do you find reasons to sulk day after day? Chances are that you are sabotaging your own happiness. Research has proved that acquiring materialistic stuff does not means happiness. When you make a habit of chasing materialistic things, you are likely to become unhappy. You discover that you’ve gained these things at the expense of simpler joys like love, companionship, and friends.
Spending time in the past and reliving old painful memories can hurt a whole lot. Learn to let go of tragedies.
Stop blaming the situation or people for your problems. You may not have control on things that happen to you, but you always have control over how to respond. Being a whiner will only make you pessimistic.
With the age of social media, we have too many things to compare with others. We may think our life is not as interesting. However, remember what other people possess need not necessarily make us happy. Constantly yearning to be like others will make you unhappier and de-motivated.
You need not always prove yourself right in the heat of the moment during arguments. Ignore and walk away from melodrama. Step out and pursue higher motives rather than being a victim of other people insecurities.
Stop over-stressing. Learn to stay calm, trust your instincts and pray for things to get better. Stop assuming. Most of our thoughts are assumptions of what they are actually thinking. There is big variation between what people say and what you think they are saying. Focus on yourself. Deciding to be happy is half the battle won. - The reader is based in Dubai.
