How to be Happy

Small positive actions can add up to make a big difference in the happiness you feel. Below is a video that covers a whole list of little things that you can do to increase your happiness.  The video is in Spanish, so I have translated the happiness tips into English below.  ¡Sé Feliz!

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• Show up.
• Follow your instincts.
• Be inspired.
• Don’t let yourself be a victim.
• Do what you are good at.
• Love your work.
• Look at things from a new perspective.
• Be curious about everything around you.
• Don’t isolate yourself.
• Spend time with those you love.
• Set goals.
• Finish what you started.
• Help others.
• Take a day off from watching the news.
• Dance.
• Spoil yourself a little.
• Confront your fears.
• Visit a museum.
• Making a decision is better than indecision.
• Exercise.
• Turn off the TV.
• Listen to music.
• Connect with nature.
• You can do it!
• Search for balance.
• Get enough sleep.
• Read.
• Buy fresh flowers.
• Just do it.
• Make realistic plans.
• Don’t compare yourself to others.
• Live in the moment.
• Don’t be unfair to yourself.
• Accept that life has good moments and bad moments.
• Every night think about the good things that happened to you that day.
• Be open to new ideas.
• Believe in yourself.
• Be nice.
• Let people know you are special.
• Be honest with yourself.
• Don’t dwell on negative thoughts.
• Focus on creating what you want.
• Spend time just having fun.
• Thank the people who help you, support you, and encourage you.  And invite them to have coffee.
• Don’t forget . . . money can’t buy happiness.
• Give what you no longer need to someone who needs it.
• Value who you are in this moment.
• Join a group.
• Find common ground.
• Take care of the person you love.
• Count your blessings.
• Love Mother Earth.
• Do the best you can.
• Don’t lose hope.  You never know what tomorrow will bring.
• Never stop learning.
• Be grateful for what you have.
• Believe in something as great as you are.
• Stay close to your friends and family.
• Be honest with yourself.