Start small. Happiness is not necessarily something grandiose. It can be hidden in a warm morning coffee, in a smile from a passerby, or in the rays of the sun on your face. Learn to notice these small joys, and you will understand that they add up to a huge feeling of gratitude.
Stop waiting for the "perfect moment". How many times have you put off happiness for later? "I'll buy a house, lose weight, retire - then I'll live!" But the truth is that the perfect moment does not exist. Happiness is not about what will happen tomorrow, it is about what you create today.
Do what you love. Do you remember what makes you happy? Dancing, reading, walking, drawing? Return to your hobbies. Even 10 minutes a day spent on your favorite activity can transform your mood.
Learn to say "no". You do not have to please and please everyone. When you begin to respect your boundaries, you have more time and energy to do what is really important. The importance of communication. We are social creatures. Sometimes it is enough to call an old friend or smile at a stranger to feel better. Share your energy and receive it in return. Accept your emotions. Happiness does not mean being joyful 24/7. There are sad days, and this is normal. The main thing is to remember that everything passes, and allow yourself to live these moments without self-criticism. Gratitude is the key to happiness. Every night before bed, I list three things I am grateful for. It can be something as simple as a delicious dinner or a kind gesture. This exercise helps me focus on the good. Happiness is a choice.
Every day, you can choose how to respond to circumstances. Everyone has difficulties, but you can choose what to focus on: the problems or the solution.
Happiness is not a place where there are no problems, but a state in which you learn to rejoice despite them. So let's agree: today we will begin to notice small joys, smile for no reason and just be happy. Because if you want to be happy - be it! Maria.