10. They don’t feel sorry for themselves
Complaining and feeling sorry for yourself are essentially identical in that they both serve to numb you to the emotion. Therefore, it is possible that you will feel sorry for yourself even more in the future, leading to a vicious cycle in which you feel sorry for yourself more since it is comfortable and feels good.
If you want to be really joyful and burden-free, try to push yourself to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
11. Don’t seek validation from others
People who are content with themselves do not seek external validation. They understand their worth on their own and don’t meet anyone’s standards. They take actions for themselves that they think will help them succeed in life. They can concentrate on their own development if they don’t worry about what other people think.
12. They don’t strive for perfection
The enemy of happiness is perfectionism, and happy people are fully aware of this. They aim high with their objectives and work hard to achieve them, but they aren’t preoccupied with living “perfect” lives or being the “ideal” partner, employee, or parent.
They don’t attempt to contrast their actual life with the “highlight reel” pictures posted on Facebook and Instagram. Sometimes being adequate is sufficient.
13. They don’t focus on what they can’t control
Your mind and body are experiencing anxiety as a result of trying to manage everything. Happy individuals have mastered the art of letting go, and their inner calm and spaciousness are contagious.
Can you alter the circumstances? If so, then take the necessary actions to bring about a change for the better. Take the necessary actions to alter the factors you have control over if you are unable to affect the overall circumstance.
People that are content always concentrate on what they can change, remain upbeat, and continue to make progress.
14. They don’t allow negativity
Individuals that are joyful don’t let negative people or situations enrage or irritate them. We’re not suggesting that these feelings aren’t normal parts of being human, but spending all your time with negative individuals will exhaust you and leave you in situations you’d rather not be in.
People who are content make the effort to spend time with others who make them happy.
15. Don’t value material possessions over experiences
According to scientific studies, those who use their money to purchase experiences like travel, athletic events, and theatrical excursions feel happier for longer than those who spend it on material possessions.
The happy individuals appear to have realized this; they place a high importance on activities like socializing with loved ones, exploring new locations, and moving outside of their comfort zones.
The Takeaway
Avoid getting lost on a protracted journey to nowhere if you want to be happy. The treasure chest is always close by. You only need to clean it. Remove the dust, and your inherent joy will emerge.
- Stop worrying about the future.
- Stop regretting the past.
- Embrace changes.
- Stop complaining.
- Stop closing your mind.
When we return to our genuine selves, just like the bird on the tree, we could discover:
“I don’t sing because I’m happy; I’m happy because I’m singing.”
– William James
