The ability to enjoy small things helps to be a happy person. This art can be learned if you work on yourself. Then the reality around you will become more interesting, richer and brighter.
Necessary
- - notebook;
- - pen
Instructions
Step 1
Don't take everything you have for granted. Perhaps you have forgotten how you worked, seeking this or that benefit, and now you do not even notice what surrounds you. Thank yourself and the universe for everything you have. Make a list of what you have. Include family, friends, health, work, wealth, travel, freedom, and personal comfort. If you like what you do, you can already call yourself a happy person.
Step 2
Look for the pros in what you have. You may not always appreciate your work, family, or friends. Consider that the opportunity to work opens up a path for self-realization and a livelihood for you. Remember that your family and friends love you, that you can lean on your friends.
Step 3
Get rid of the habit of constantly complaining. Look for pluses in everything. Instead of being nervous in traffic, think about the fact that you are lucky enough to be behind the wheel of a car, in a comfortable seat, and someone is now walking in the heat or cold. When you are unhappy with the way your spouse is behaving, remember that some people are generally alone and only dream of having someone with them.
Step 4
Set up an experiment. Cut out comforts for a few days or weeks. Do not turn on hot water, do not use the Internet, sit on a hard stool, not on the couch, eat simple, coarse foods and only drink water. Deprive yourself of all pleasures, be it going to the movies, reading a book, or having sex. Don't buy new clothes and give up all the frills. With the help of this demonstrative experience, you will see that you have something to be happy about and something to be thankful for.
Step 5
Understand that happiness does not consist of possession of some things, not in money, not in power and not in luxury. The ability to feel happy is inherent in a person. If you are unreasonably dissatisfied with your own life and are vainly capricious, realize that a change in external circumstances can only bring temporary relief. If you are not ready to allow yourself to enjoy life, new acquisitions will not help you.
Step 6
Realize the beauty and wisdom of nature. Walk more outdoors, interact with animals, enjoy the beautiful scenery. Try to find pleasure in the contemplation of a beautiful lake, forest, sunset, rain or leaf fall. Realize the futility of chasing new things and rejoice in what you already have, what surrounds you.
