In life the ultimate goal is happiness, however achieving this seems to be nearly impossible with everything going on today in the world. There is no such thing as complete happiness, but I'm a strong believer you can just be a happier person. It just takes effort and following this list.
1. Friends
I think happiness starts with your friends. If you have great friends that you enjoy spending time with, life seems a hell of lot easier. Great friends will pick you up when you are down, it's always nice to have that kind of back up.
2. Family
Another way to be happy in life is to have a great connection with your very own family. Your family is your number one support group. Family can't run away from you (no matter how hard they may try). Plus if you ask for money later in life, they will probably be more helpful if you are close. You didn't hear that from me. For the most part, family will love you even if you mess up. As disappointed as they may be, they will still love you.
3. Little Things
Frankly life sucks sometimes, there are times in your life when everything seems to be going the wrong way. In times like this you feel lost and scared, and no one seems to be able to help. Don't fret though, try to find the small things in life that make you happy. If that is your gigantic stuffed bear than you enjoy that. Just find a way to be happy for all the things that have gone well in your life.
4. Religion
No I'm not forcing you to chose a religion, if you aren't a religious person feel free to skip to number five. However I believe that if you have some sort of spiritual connection, you tend to feel happier. It sometimes helps to believe that at least one person out there cares about you (god, or allah for example)
5. Have fun
In order to be happy you really can't just sit inside and mope about it. Get up and do something. Sometimes when you are just down and don't do anything, it just becomes a detriment to yourself. Go out and try something different, just make sure it's legal first.
6. Counseling
Sometimes all it takes is someone to talk to, counseling is great even for people who feel happy. Having great mental health makes every part of you feel better. Counselors are paid to listen to you, you can say anything and they well try to help you anyway they can.
7. Chill Out
You have so much life to live, so worrying about stupid things only makes your life worse. Just try to be yourself, and not worry too much. Every little thing is gonna be all right. Just go out there and do what you do best, be yourself.
