Being happy is something we all want. We all have different ways and processes to find happiness. Some of us wait for major events to happen like passing an exam or getting a promotion, some of us try to find it by buying things, some of us wait for someone else to find it for us.

However, Cultivating the right habits results in positive things thus making us happy. Here are the top 10 habits.

1. Connect With Others:

Thanks to the device we have at our hand today we are connected virtually with a lot of people however we are not connected with the people living around us.

Interact face to face with people family and friends. Engage with them on a deeper level. Try to know their opinions, feelings, ideas, beliefs etc. Be with people who makes you happy.

2. Take Care of Yourself:

Exercising has huge benefits for our mood. As little as 10 minutes exercise helps us. Make a regular routine for exercise and try your best to follow it. Sleep is another big factor that contributes to our well-being.

Good sleep ensures that you wake up fresh and clearheaded, it improves your focus mood and self-control, it recharges you.

3. Slow Down & Appreciate The Details:

In this fast pace of life, we get so caught up in our routine that we miss the little things such as the taste of a fruit, fragrance of flowers, plants growing around us, the impact that the change of season has on plants and trees around us etc.

Try to slow down take some time out and appreciate the details, appreciate the nature around you.

4. Having Goals:

Set goals for yourself. Set small achievable goals. Try and set daily goals, make a to do list. Achieving a goal brings happiness. Cultivating this habit of setting goals will have you motivated and help you have a discipline. Knowing where you’re going, the challenges and obstacles you have to face helps us move forward.

5. Welcome Changes:

Our life is a series of changes. It doesn't matter if we like it or not change will come. Be open and accept changes, look forward to changes, accept the good, don’t push away things just because you don't like them or because they aren't the way you wanted.

6. Learn New Things:

Explore and learn new things such as learning a new language, learning to play a musical instrument.

Find things that you love or the things that you always wanted to do but couldn't. And try spending some time doing those.

7. Be Resilient:

Don’t be afraid to face challenges. With changes there will be some challenges that we need to face. Most people avoid challenges as they don’t want to be disappointed if they fail. Remember You will be able to overcome all the difficulties. Be grateful, imagine the best.

8. Optimism:

Enjoy your emotions. As humans we have a wide range of emotions that we experience, don’t get sucked into the negative emotions,

try to remember the good and the positive. Express what you feel also try to stay positive.

9. Surrender, Find Purpose:

Being part of something greater than yourself makes you happier. Contribute to the well-being of humanity, it can be family, religion, community, etc. helping others also adds to our happiness.

10. Values:

We all have our values that keeps us going. you know in your mind what is fair, what is right what values you have and what values you want to inculcate. The more you honour your values the better you feel about yourself.

“A good counsellor can help you identify your pressure points and learn skills to cope moving forward,” said Dr. Bowers. “Happiness may not come naturally or easily, but it is something you can learn with practice.”

Mental health and behavioural health professionals support your goals, including things like improving sleep, dealing with a medical diagnosis and reducing stress. Find a provider near you.