Simple ways to be happy in life

I personally believe that we are always looking for ways to bring a smile to our face. Maintaining our personal happiness is extremely important. If you aren't happy with your life, then you need to step back and re-evaluate your situation. You need to take action and work towards self improvement. I believe that the initial steps can be easy and don't require a large bank account to do them. I have come up with the first and most important steps I believe one should take on this journey. 

First, figure out what little things make you smile. A visit with a friend, hugs from your spouse or significant other, sunsets, jokes etc. Whatever little things make you smirk, go get them! Call your friend, hug your loved one, find that sunset. 

For me one little activity makes me smile is going out with my husband & toddler for breakfast at Timmy's followed by a walk. 

Secondly, realize that you are in control of your physical well-being and need to look after it. If you haven't been to your doctor recently, make an appointment for a checkup. Don't have a doctor? Get one. Report any physical aches and pains you may have experienced lately. Get a plan going with your doctor to ensure you are healthy and stay that way. Ask about possible multivitamins or supplements you can take. Talk about your diet. I personally take B12 as I don't eat meat. Ask questions:  Can you exercise and how much? If you are not healthy, you need to get healthy as best you can. Talk to your doctor about quitting smoking, starting exercise & reducing your alcohol intake. 

Thirdly, start exercising. This for me is a hard one. I don't like it, but I know it is necessary. Look for ways to make exercise fun. Swim once a week, play a game of tennis or badminton with a friend, play on the Wii, go for a walk. The point is to get active. Burn some calories and build muscle! You can do this. 

Lastly, eat healthier. Simple. Cut fast food from your diet. Eat a balance meal three times per day. Drink more water. If you can, eat more natural, non-processed foods. Keep a diary of your daily meals and show your doctor at your next visit. I bet you will see an improvement. 

Keep in mind that these are MY suggestions and are ways I encourage you to work on making yourself smile more and feel better overall. These are only the initial ideas. Know that this journey is not going to be easy but it will be worth it! 

Smile on 😊