Seven Things Happy People Do Differently

Happiness is a state of mind that comes and goes. But some people always seem to be happy. Is it because they have achieved their goals? Have they found satisfaction in life? What do happy people do differently? In reality, happy people come across that way because they experience joy. Their joy attracts good things. That feeds their mental state.

Happiness is a change in perception. It depends on how you view your circumstances. You choose what you focus on. Happiness is also a habit. Even in adversity, happy people act in a different way.

What do happy people do differently?

Happiness is probably one of the most sought after things in the world. For a lot of people, it’s actually a lifelong quest. This is because they give the wrong meaning to being happy. This happens especially when they associate it with material things instead of accepting that happiness comes from within.

Happy people adhere to certain habits that bring peace into their lives. Here are some of the most important:

1. They look at the world with compassion, not disgust

Happy people love to help others. They know that when they give to others, they make a difference in someone’s life. And this brings joy to their lives. People without compassion do not see the joy in giving. They are selfish and have no empathy. But happy people find more joy in giving than in receiving. Their way of life is based on empathy.

2. They show love instead of apathy

Happy people love others. Love arises within them. By looking at others with love, happy people are able to see the best in other people. This allows them to find qualities in others that usually go unnoticed. Love makes happy people shine.

However , unhappy people show apathy towards others. Their interactions are characterized by anger and bigotry. This leads them to judge people out of fear. This attracts negativity into their lives and their environment.

3. Accepting instead of resisting

Happy people accept things as they are. Instead of resisting and trying to have a different life, happy people try to learn from all the challenges they faced. Thus they are able to evolve and grow.

However, unhappy people resist and refuse to accept their situation. They even fight against it. Instead of making the best of the situation, people living in constant bitterness fail to see the knowledge and growth they can derive from events.

4. They see challenges as opportunities to grow

Just like everyone else, happy people have to deal with all kinds of problems. But for them, challenges are opportunities to grow and do something different.

Even in the most sensitive moments, happy people find a reason to look ahead with optimism. They accept changes. They even see them as a challenge. Even the most difficult challenges are opportunities for them to grow.

We grow by taking risks

5. They forgive instead of being stubborn

Happy people don’t cling to resentments. For they know that this affects the mind, body and spirit. They leave the past behind so that they can move on and find joy in what is to come.

People who are not forgiving attract negativity and misery into their lives. They don’t understand what forgiveness means. Rather than seeing it as a way to let go, unhappy people believe that forgiveness confirms the transgression. But for happy people, forgiving is accepting that something painful has happened and that they need to let it go.

6. They turn their weaknesses into strengths

Happy people do not focus on their weaknesses but on the contrary try to use their strengths. Instead of playing the victim, these people accept their weaknesses and also try to draw strength from them.

They know how to recognize their weaknesses and how to use them to move forward. Through their own weaknesses they find the strength to overcome them. This process of self-knowledge gives them the opportunity to discover what they really want for themselves.

Never forget who you are, the world won’t either

7. They show admiration instead of criticizing                                    

Just like you and me, fortunately people also fight to achieve their goals. But they don’t cling to self-judgment or criticism. For them, achieving their dreams means maintaining a positive attitude.

In addition, they treat others with dignity and respect. They don’t judge. Instead of criticizing others, they look at them with love and admire the best in them. Unlike unhappy people, happy people don’t need to criticize others in order to overcome their own insecurities.

Change your attitude and be happy      

There are so many things you can’t change. But you do have control over how you look at things. Happiness is not something you can find. However, you can experience satisfaction during your search.

If you are not open to it or ready to be happy, then happiness will not come to you. Happiness is a choice. It’s an attitude that changes everything. It’s up to you to be happy, regardless of what’s going on around you. For you have the most powerful way of controlling the way you allow yourself to be affected by the things that happen.

I want to be happy, don’t pretend to be me