Are you feeling down and out? Stressed and overwhelmed? Do you feel like happiness is something that’s just out of reach? If so, don’t worry, you’re not alone. A lot of people are feeling the same way these days. But luckily, there are things you can do to help change that. Check out these 13 tips to live a happier life!

1. Stop worrying about the opinions of others

The first step is to stop worrying so much about what others think of you. You can’t control how people choose to perceive you, which makes the whole thing a complete waste of time and energy. So let go of those things that make you feel insecure and embrace your quirks. Once you learn to love yourself, it will be much easier to make other people love you.

2. Focus on the things you can control

The next step is to remember that spending a lot of time worrying about things out of your control will not affect the outcome any more than if you weren’t worried at all, so try not to lose sleep over something you have no control over because it won’t do anything but make you feel tired and out of sorts.

3. Take care of your body – get enough sleep, drink water, eat healthy food, exercise regularly 

Eat healthy, nutritious food that makes you feel good, like whole grains and produce especially those loaded with minerals and vitamins like leafy greens, tomatoes, and blueberries. Get enough rest and sleep to keep your immune system running strong. Drink lots of water and exercise regularly. The better you feel, the happier you’ll be!

4. Surround yourself with positive people who love and support you

The fourth step is to stop hanging out with negative people and surround yourself instead with those who make you feel good about yourself and lift you up. These people will help you to feel more confident and project a happier, more positive disposition.

5. Help others by volunteering

The fifth step is to volunteer your time and give of yourself for the benefit of others less fortunate than yourself, like volunteering at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen for example. Giving back to the community in this way is rewarding in and of itself, but it can also make you feel more connected to your community and give you a sense of purpose.

6. Get enough sunlight

Sunlight has been shown to have beneficial effects on our moods. This means that getting outside for at least 20 minutes a day will help boost your mood by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.

7. Keep a gratitude journal

The seventh step is to keep a gratitude journal where you list all of the good things that happen to you each day, even the small stuff like running errands or getting compliments at work because these things can help improve your mood and make you more resilient. This way if anything bad happens, you’ll be less likely to let it get you down because you’ll have lots of good things to fall back on.

8. Get yourself organized

One way to keep track of all the stuff that goes on in your life is by getting organized, sorting out your priorities and, writing things down so nothing slips through the cracks. This will help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control of your life.

9. Be willing to let go of old hurts

The ninth step is to be willing to forgive yourself for past mistakes and forget the things people have done to hurt you so you can learn from those experiences without getting stuck on them because dwelling on other people’s bad behavior only makes you feel bitter and resentful towards them, which doesn’t do anything to help you.

10. Take a break from social media

While social media may have its benefits, its overuse of it has been linked to lower life satisfaction, feelings of anxiety, and a sense of being misunderstood. So by all means use it, just don’t go crazy or let it monopolize your time. Take a break once in a while to appreciate the real and tangible things in your life.

11. Spend more time outside in nature

Next is to spend more time outside in nature because being surrounded by plants can have a positive effect on the brain and even improve memory, so try going for a walk in the park or just sitting in your yard if you have one.

12. Find your passion in life, whether it’s cooking or writing or something else entirely

The twelfth step is to find your passion or purpose in life and go after it, even if that means changing careers because what really matters is finding something you’re passionate about.

13. Have faith and practice gratitude

The final step is to have faith, which can mean many different things depending on who you ask like believing in a higher power or just believing that everything will work out for the best no matter what. Finally, practice gratitude on a daily basis to see how it can have an impact on your life.

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