Being Happy

Everyday our life puts us in situations when we are compelled to ask ourselves - ' How to be happy? ' . You can ask the experts for an answer . No wonder they come up with cliches like :-

' If you want happiness for an hour—take a nap.

 If you want happiness for a day—go fishing.

 If you want happiness for a month—get married.

 If you want happiness for a year—inherit a fortune.

 If you want happiness for a lifetime—help others. '

Helping others is fine . Heard this a 100 times ? Aren't there any other ways ? Sure , there are ! A few interesting methods proven to make one happy are :-

Writing notes of gratitude - Appreciate the people around you . Talk good about them behind their back . If possible , write letters to them . E-mailing is also an option .  You are never too busy to be in touch with an old friend .

Yawn - Believe it or not , yawning can help you chill out , stay focused and stay compassionate . It brings the mind to a heightened state of functioning . It stimulates the brain to generate empathy and social-awareness . It can help you be kind to others .

Have a job - Working under a boss will keep you grounded . You'll have to meet deadlines . There'll be pressure . If you can shine in those moments of distress , then you can prove your worth as a diamond .

Master a new skill - Learn a new skill . Do it with passion . It can be anything - Singing , dancing , cooking , blogging . Later on boast about it  :P 

Gossip - Gossiping has positive effects on men and women alike .  It elevates the levels of progesterone, a hormone that reduces stress and feels good . One year back when i got aware of this  , i was so happy that i dedicated a Facebook status update to the same .

Make a list of your accomplishments  - Whatever good you do in the day , write it down . It'll help you go through those happy moments time and again . You will relive the joviality . Do this on a daily basis .

Listen to upbeat music - Keep updating your i-pods with new songs . Even the most non-sensical lyrics can work  . Every song can work . Just that it shouldn't be  Himesh's 'Ice-cream'  . You might die .

Go shopping - Shop till you drop . Check out a million dresses & only then select the perfect outfit . Afterwards , you can rest . No , Wait ! You still have to buy matching  accessories  & shoes .