10 Things Happy People Do Differently

August 20 by Scott Christ in Communication, Motiation ! "#"$ Shares

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
-Dalai Lama
Think being happy is something that happens as a result of luck, circumstance, having money,
etc. Think again.
Happiness is a mindset. !nd if you"re looking to improve your ability to find happiness, then
check out these #$ things happy people do differently.
1. Happy people find balance in their lives.
%olks who are happy have this in common& they"re content with what they have, and don"t
waste a whole lot of time worrying and stressing over things they don"t. 'nhappy people do
the opposite& they spend too much time thinking about what they dont have. Happy people
lead balanced lives. This means they make time for all the things that are important to them,
whether it"s family, friends, career, health, religion, etc.
2. Happy people abide by the golden rule.
(ou know that saying you heard when you were a kid, )Do unto others as you would have
them do to you.* +ell, happy people truly embody this principle. They treat others with
respect. They"re sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of other people. They"re
compassionate. !nd they get treated this way ,most of the time- in return.
3. Happy people dont sweat the small stuff.
.ne of the biggest things happy people do differently compared to unhappy people is they let
stuff go. /ad things happen to good people sometimes. Happy people reali0e this, are able to
take things in stride, and move on. 'nhappy people tend to dwell on minor inconveniences
and issues, which can perpetuate feelings of sadness, guilt, resentment, greed, and anger.
4. Happy people take responsibility for their actions.
Happy people aren"t perfect, and they"re well aware of that. +hen they screw up, they admit
it. They recogni0e their faults and work to improve on them. 'nhappy people tend to blame
others and always find an e1cuse why things aren"t going their way. Happy people, on the
other hand, live by the mantra&
)There are two types of people in the world& those that do and those that make e1cuses why
they don"t.*
5. Happy people surround themselves with other happy people.
.ne defining characteristic of happy people is they tend to hang out with other happy people.
2isery loves company, and unhappy people gravitate toward others who share their negative
sentiments. If you"re struggling with a bout of sadness, depression, worry, or anger, spend
more time with your happiest friends or family members. 3hances are, you"ll find that their
positive attitude rubs off on you.
. Happy people are honest with themselves and others.
4eople who are happy often e1hibit the virtues of honesty and trustworthiness. They would
rather give you candid feedback, even when the truth hurts, and they e1pect the same in
return. Happy people respect people who give them an honest opinion.
!. Happy people show signs of happiness.
This one may sound obvious but it"s a key differentiator between happy and unhappy people.
Think about your happiest friends. 3hances are, the mental image you form is of them
smiling, laughing, and appearing genuinely happy. .n the flip side, those who aren"t happy
tend to look the part. Their posture may be slouched and you may perceive a lack of
confidence.
". Happy people are passionate.
!nother thing happy people have in common is their ability to find their passions in life and
pursue those passions to the fullest. Happy people have found what they"re looking for, and
they spend their time doing what they love.
#. Happy people see challenges as opportunities.
%olks who are happy accept challenges and use them as opportunities to learn and grow. They
turn negatives into positives and make the best out of seemingly bad situations. They don"t
dwell on things that are out of their control5 rather, they seek solutions and creative ways of
overcoming obstacles.
1$. Happy people live in the present.
+hile unhappy people tend to dwell on the past and worry about the future, happy people live
in the moment. They are grateful for )the now* and focus their efforts on living life to the
fullest in the present. Their philosophy is&
There"s a reason it"s called )the present.* Because life is a gift.
6o if you"d like to bring a little more happiness into your life, think about the #$ principles
above and how you can use them to make yourself better.