7 Steps to Find Happiness within Yourself

We have billions of unhappy people around the world. While we all want to be happy, most adults are unhappy. Many will easily point at their situations as their sources of unhappiness, not knowing that happiness is a state of mind. 

It is possible to stay happy even when things are not rosy. We have millions of happy people who have limited income and a simple lifestyle. At the same time, we have so many unhappy individuals who are super-wealthy. This is to show you that happiness is not linked to physical possessions.

Contrary to what you might have heard or read, a loving family, good health, a stable job, and all the good things in life will not guarantee happiness. What, then, is the source of happiness? We know the principle of happiness, and we will discuss it in simple terms here. 

The Root Cause: It Starts With You 

The first thing to know about happiness is that you can only find it within yourself. The root cause of unhappiness, in most instances, is the feeling that you need the outside world to complete you and make you happy. 

It is normal for humans to crave love. It becomes problematic when someone constantly wants love and approval from others in order to feel good. Such an individual will always feel that something is lacking, which is the perfect reason for unhappiness. 

Understanding that happiness comes from within will liberate many people. When you start believing that your happiness is more connected to you and your behavior rather than people and your circumstances, you will stand a better chance of being happy always. This takes confidence and discipline. 

How to Find Happiness From Within 

Are you willing to find happiness within yourself? We have just the right tips for you: 

1. Decide 

Your journey to happiness starts with a decision to be happy. If happiness is what you truly seek in life, you must be willing to embark on the self-journey. Making a bold decision is the first step, and you must also decide to do everything that is required of you.

For most people, this decision will involve changing their state of mind. You need to choose to believe in happiness – believe that you deserve to be happy and can enjoy happiness. Next, start appreciating the simple things in life. 

2. Visualize 

It will be very challenging to become happy when you concentrate on your current state and situation. If you really want to be happy, you have to convince yourself that you are on the right track to finding happiness. Visualize the best version of yourself and take steps to bring it to reality. 

Visualizing doesn't only make you happy; it also helps you to become a better person. When you visualize, try to identify things that can help bring your vision to reality. Set goals based on your visions and work towards them. Every new achievement will make you feel better and happier.

3. Develop 

It is also important that you develop your new state of mind. If you don’t make efforts to develop yourself and your new level of consciousness, your happiness will be momentary. If you want to find happiness and live with it, you must be ready to cultivate and develop it as a habit. 

It doesn't take a genius to cultivate happiness. Rather, it takes having an optimistic outlook. When you are optimistic, it becomes easier to stay positive and attract positive changes to your mind. This makes it easier to overcome challenges that could easily dampen your happiness if you are resilient. When you don't allow challenges and negativity to steal your joy, happiness becomes a habit.

4. Forgive  

No matter how hard you try, you will certainly make mistakes from time to time. Your ability to forgive yourself and move ahead will determine whether you can stay happy for a long time. If you can’t forgive and forget your wrongdoings, your past will continue to ruin your present and even your future. 

You will also need to forgive others if you want to be at peace with your spirit and theirs. Depending on what the person has done, this can be very difficult. But you must realize that forgiving someone is actually not for them, but for your own benefit. Forgive and try to forget bad memories, and you will be happier. 

5. Appreciate 

One of the biggest truths about happiness is captured in Frederick Keonig’s saying that “We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” 

This statement above is the truth most people fail to acknowledge. Striving and getting more and more of the things you don't have will not make you happy. On the other hand, focusing on the things you have and appreciating them will make you happy. Appreciate everything you have, including the people in your life, and you will be happier.

6. Meditate 

This is a practical step towards becoming happy. Meditation is powerful and has many indisputable benefits. Gone are the days people doubted the efficiency of meditation. These days, they are taught and practice by some of the world's most successful humans.

Meditation can help you to enjoy inner peace. It will calm your mind and even give you some direction. It will also help you dispel negative energy and maintain a positive vibe throughout each day.

7. Choose Your Company Wisely 

To maintain your inner peace, you need to be mindful of the people you associate with. The wrong association can easily drain your positive energy. No matter how resilient you are, being with the wrong crowd can drain your positivity and make you unhappy. 

Stay away from any form of negativity unless you have someone you truly need to help. Choose your friends carefully and let go of anyone who always wants to make you feel inferior. Spend more time with people who make efforts to make you smile.

Conclusion 

As you can see from what we have discussed so far, being happy is not complicated at all. You can't get genuine happiness from your possessions. You shouldn't depend on the people around you to make you happy. Happiness comes from within, and you need to dig in to find happiness and make it a habit. We sincerely hope the tips and the entire piece helps you find happiness within yourself.