Try being healthier | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

10 Ways Happiness Can Come In Small Packages

Look around you there is happiness everywhere. You just have to be willing to see it.

108
10 Ways Happiness Can Come In Small Packages
Photo by Lidya Nada on Unsplash

In This Article:

There are a few things I have learned recently, one of them is that you need to seek out happiness instead of waiting for it to find you. It is so important that we realize that packages are sometimes small.

I went through most of my life thinking that happiness would smack me in the face. That it would be so big I could not miss it. I was wrong. sometimes when happiness comes it sneaks around you in small ways. Here are ten small things that can change your life.

A new morning routine

A new morning routine can completely change your world. It can help you reorganize your brain and help you destress.

Facing fears

Facing your fears will help you feel free! So, try it and if you can't do it the first time keep trying.

Love yourself

Loving yourself is the best thing you can do for you! take some time out of your day to treat yourself!

Explore your city

Go places in your city you've never been before! You might find new places to hangout or meet new people.

Try being healthier

Your body is a temple, so treat it like one! Eat healthy and workout more, your body will thank you!

Limit social media use

Stop scrolling and live life! this will help you out a lot but it will also be hard to do. Maybe limit yourself to an hour a day.

Hangout with your more positive friends

Surround yourself with people who inspire you. This will benefit you more than you could imagine!

Treat yourself!

Buy that shirt you've wanted or take yourself to that new sushi restaurant. You deserve it and it will boost your happiness to unknown levels.

Save some money for a fun day

Go somewhere new, travel abroad, buy something nice, or even take your friends to lunch. Invest in yourself.

 Redecorate your space

It is refreshing to redo your space. So take sometime to rearrange your life and relax!

I hope this helped you find some ways to be happier! There are so many amazing things that you can do to seek happiness. Good luck.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

A Year At JMU As Told By 'Bob's Burgers'

The world's greatest university meets the world's greatest show.

976
Bob's Burgers
collegian.com

A year at JMU promises many great adventures. The journey of becoming a duke and learning what being a duke is all about is really exciting and a lot of fun. Of course, we all know that James Madison University is the greatest university in Virginia (perhaps even the entire country). There are many events and moments at JMU that are cherished and remembered by all dukes.

Keep Reading...Show less
birthday party

My birthday has never been my favorite holiday. I've found that I'm more excited to celebrate my friends' and family members' birthdays more than my own. I don't like being the center of attention, so I usually celebrate over dinner with a small group of family and friends. This way, I can enjoy myself naturally without feeling like I have to entertain everyone and make sure they are satisfied. In the past when I've had large parties, I was so nervous that people weren't perfectly content that I didn't enjoy myself at my own celebration.

Keep Reading...Show less
thinking
College Informations

Most of us have already started the spring semester, and for those of you who haven't started yet, you suck.

It seems like coming back from winter break wouldn't really be a break all things considered, since we all come back to school and pick up right where we left off. We know exactly what to expect, yet we're unprepared every single time.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Dear Future Me, Life Is Tough But Please Remember These 14 Things

You can forget to breathe OR to buy fruit OR to even pet a dog but you cannot forget these things!!

323
Dear Future Me, Life Is Tough But Please Remember These 14 Things
Distractify

Dear Future Me,

I know you still overthink everything and you care too much, but I hope you're loving life regardless of what you're going through. Trust me the ups and downs in life are helping you and shaping you remember that. I know that you think you are wiser and "cooler" than me now but I hope you remember these 14 things that have taught you so much already.

Keep Reading...Show less
I'm serious

There are tons of unisex names that are popular: Taylor, Alex, Bailey, etc. There are also numerous names that are used for both sexes, but they’re not seen as “unisex” yet. People are slowly becoming accustomed to the dual use of these names, but for the most part, in their minds they associate certain names with certain sexes. And that leaves those of us with these names in many awkward situations.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments