{"id":6635,"date":"2016-04-03T16:27:55","date_gmt":"2016-04-03T10:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/?p=6635"},"modified":"2016-04-03T16:30:24","modified_gmt":"2016-04-03T11:00:24","slug":"how-to-be-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/how-to-be-happy.html","title":{"rendered":"7 Everyday Life Hacks to Keep Yourself Happy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone wants to be happy but not all are willing to change to make that happen. Change here doesn\u2019t necessarily be a complete shift from who you are but just an inclusion of some activities in your daily routine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourdost-blog-images.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/03153808\/life-hacks-compressor.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6636\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6636 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/yourdost-blog-images.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/03153808\/life-hacks-compressor-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"life-hacks\" width=\"730\" height=\"511\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These little hacks can turn your boring routine to a cheerful day and soon you\u2019ll start looking forward to the new day to begin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s see what these hacks are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Smile<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t a hack you may think but hang on to know how it can transform your day. We all know that face is the index of our mind and our mood reflects on our face. The reverse also holds true in this case. If you smile even though you\u2019re in a tough situation your mind thinks you\u2019re in a good mood and instantly you\u2019ll feel happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/Lfkq4d1E2OPAI\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"270\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/270;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>2. Reward yourself<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For what I should reward myself, you may say. Write down some very short-term goals and reward yourself when you achieved them. In this way, you\u2019ll feel more energetic and enthusiastic to complete more tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.quitterscircle.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/lightbox\/public\/field\/image_wide\/shutterstock_165529670.jpg?itok=bssX641v\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"390\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/390;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: quitterscircle.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>3. Exercise<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this busy modern world we\u2019re getting no time for physical exercise, thus missing its benefits and also the joy of it. Even if it\u2019s for 15 minutes daily exercise can boost your mood and makes you feel confident about yourself. It will also help you focus more in your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/aRTcpWaPxsX3a\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/281;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>4. Be a giver<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We always think that happiness comes when we receive something, be it a gift or a reward etc. But for once just try giving it. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll feel a lot more happy. Be generous and help everyone you can. Not for the sake of others, just to feel good about yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 415px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/storage.cloversites.com\/churchforwardinc\/site_images\/page12_picture0_slide_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"415\" height=\"436\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 415px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 415\/436;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: cloversites.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>5. Show Gratitude<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is scientifically proven that people who show gratitude in their daily aspects are a lot happier and healthy. It boosts your mood. Thanking for what you receive can also improve your social bonds. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 540px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/xT9DPEMVNRO3HM4WAw\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/304;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>6. Spend time with loved ones<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending time with your loved ones is one of the things that gives us hope even in difficult times. It ensures us we have someone to live for. \u00a0If you stay away from home make it a habit to call them everyday and share your experiences and see how you feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3o8doUgvKWu2JP0hvG\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"234\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 570px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 570\/234;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Giphy.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>7. Music<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn\u2019t like music? In the era of smartphones, music is just a step away. You can plug-in your earphones and enjoy music anywhere anytime. Music can alter your mood very fast. There\u2019s even a technique called Music Therapy to improve our overall health. Let the music work its magic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/cgW5iwX0e37qg\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/281;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just a few hacks and there can be many hacks that are personally more effective for you. Never stop yourself from trying something new.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone wants to be happy but not all are willing to change to make that happen. Change here doesn\u2019t necessarily be a complete shift from who you are but just an inclusion of some activities in your daily routine. 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