6 Ways I Became Happy And Learned To Love Life Again
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6 Ways I Became Happy And Learned To Love Life Again

Learning how to love life again, one step at a time.

Nandi Smith
Nov 12, 2018
North Carolina State University
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6 Ways I Became Happy And Learned To Love Life Again
Nandi Smith

I was not in a good place last year. Not going to dwell on that for long, but since I am so much happier now, I've been trying to look at my life and figure out why I am happy all of a sudden. I think I've figured it out. So while this is post is for your entertainment, it's also for me to look back on in case the dreadful day comes when I wake up and realize that I am yet again unhappy.

1. My room is clean 

Woah, what a concept. My room being clean has made me exponentially happy. While it is easier to keep a bigger room clean I've noticed, I think it's also easy to keep a room clean when you take pride in it. It also just makes me feel more relaxed. A messy space really can fog your head and cause you to be stressed.

2. I've been reading

Reading has become apart of my nightly routine. I am circulating three books right now: Eat, Pray, Love, Girl, Wash Your Face, and He's Just Not That Into You. Eat, Pray, Love is one of the most beautifully written books ever. Girl, Wash Your Face helps me to feel better about myself. He's Just Not That Into You is surprisingly empowering.

3. I've been going to the gym 

I have been going to the gym at least 4-5 times a week consistently since school has started and I am loving it. I have also added running to my workout routine and man, I forgot how happy it makes me. I practically skip out of the gym now. Must be all of those endorphins.

4. More natural lighting

NATURAL LIGHTING IS SO IMPORTANT I CAN'T STRESS IT ENOUGH. I wake up at the butt crack of dawn now because I refuse to close my blinds and even though I hate it, I LOVE it. Watching the sunrise every day is invigorating and even when it rains I can't help but be overcome by the beauty of the gray.

5. I don't hate my classes or schedule

I realize this is an uncontrollable thing for most, but I'm not lying when I say that my schedule for the entirety of last year was legitimately the worst for my mental health. I am so happy to be done with those draining and taxing classes. Not saying that I love my classes now, but I do have more free time than before which is really important to me.

6. Self-care

A lot of things I mentioned are a part of my self-care routine, like working out and reading, but I have also been enjoying drawing and painting again. When you're trying to be happy or get out of a funk, it is important to be able to pinpoint something specific that can lift your mood again.

I wish I could tell you how to feel happier if you aren't feeling that way right now. I just really can't. Being happy again took so much time and effort, and happiness is much harder for some people to achieve. Of course I'm not happy 24/7, but I never go a full day being sad, and that's important. I hope you find your own path to happiness if you haven't reached it, regardless of whether it's on your own or with some guidance.

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