Everyone is familiar with the warm, satisfying feeling that comes with making others happy. Whether you gave someone a compliment, helped them with homework, or simply told them good morning, it feels good to know you've brightened someone's day just a little bit.

A lot of people really like doing this, but think it's too difficult to do all the time. Making others happy is actually a lot easier than you think. You probably do it all the time and don't even realize. Doing something small can go a long way. Sometimes all people need is for someone to smile at them in the hallway or an invite to lunch. You should always strive to try making other happy as often as you can.

This doesn't mean to ignore yourself or do things that you don't like just for the sake of others. Always feel comfortable and confident in what you're doing. Like I said, something you think isn't a big deal might mean a lot to someone else. You never know what someone is going through, and a simple smile in their direction might improve their day. There are definitely a lot of quick, easy ways to make someone happy, and they're all totally worth it.

You can start by complimenting someone. Just letting someone know you like their outfit, or that you think they're really funny can make them incredibly happy. It'll make you feel good too since you created that happiness. Other simple things include holding the door open for people, encouraging your classmates and friends when they're nervous, or even just listening to what someone has to say. That means put down your phone and give them your full attention, and maybe dish out some advice for them too.

It's been proven that making others happier helps us to live a happier life ourselves. You’ll feel happier because you know you have done a good thing. Your self-esteem will go up, too, just knowing that you have that ability. You tend to be treated by others as you treat them. It's the golden rule most people try to live by. If you make other people happy, chances are they'll try to do the same for you. Plus, the way you treat and think about others also tends to be the way you treat and think about yourself. It's critical to our mental health that we live positively and do our best to make ourselves happy.

If we can focus on ourselves for a little while and manage to become happier because of it, it will be much easier to do the same for others. If everyone adopted this way of thinking, the world would honestly be a much brighter, happier place. As a wise man (Misha Collins) once said; "Be kind to yourself so you can be happy enough to be kind to the world."