If it is your New Year’s resolution to be a happier person this new year, you are probably confused about how to do it. Being happy is about tackling one issue at a time instead of trying to get everything sorted out all at once. Huffington Post has given challenging but realistic pieces of advice on how to make yourself a happier you.
How Can Conquering One Anxiety Make You Happier?
You may have one particular anxiety that is stopping you from living your happiest life. For example, your biggest anxiety may be talking to new people. Make it your New Year’s resolution to find small ways to make yourself comfortable meeting new people. It can be joining a group in your area that has the same interest as you. Speaking to another person about the same interest can be a good Icebreaker. Set the goal and then pick a reward when it has been achieved.
How Can Setting a Sleep Schedule Make You Happier?
Getting a good night’s sleep is always important. It does not matter how late you work or the responsibilities that you have at home. Everyone should be getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night. Even losing an hour or two of sleep every night can make a big difference in your mental energy for the day. It is time to set yourself a consistent sleep schedule to keep. It takes about 15 minutes to fall asleep. So, if you plan on going to bed at 10:30 pm, start falling asleep at 10:15 pm. You can make a sleep Journal of how this new sleep schedule has helped you. You will notice that your memory has improved, your anxiety has reduced, and you will be in a better mood.
How Can Saying Nice Things About Yourself Make You Happier?
You may need a mental positive vocabulary makeover. This means that instead of thinking negative thoughts about yourself, you can learn to stay on the positive side. For example, instead of saying to yourself, “If I get that promotion,” you can instead say “When I get that promotion.” These subtle changes can make a big difference in viewing things in a more positive life. You can also try saying one positive thing to yourself in the mirror every morning to feel happier for the rest of the day. A happier you in 2020 is a life worth living.
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