We all like to being around happy people. Genuinely happy people. Not the fake kind. Those individuals who enjoy life, smile and are filled with joy much of the time. I genuinely try to be cheerful and smile to others as often as I can. Sometimes when I’m in a cranky mood, I won’t smile I will try to smile just to “fake it until I make it” because sometimes all it takes is a little smile to change your mood and others. Recently I was at church and this one women asked me, “You are always so happy- is it real or do you fake it sometimes?” It caught me off guard because usually I am just genuinely happy. HOWEVER. Yes, I am human and I get in a bad mood but I try to be pleasant when around others.
*This is to exclude individuals who struggle with the challenge of mental health barriers such as depression (*disclaimer), there are some actionable items we could try to implement into our lives to boost our happiness and live more frequently in JOY.
This article is a lighthearted, quick list of “things happy people do differently.” There is value is the items listed, and the focus is to acknowledge these items and identify if these are items which you believe could be helpful for you.
Enjoy! And best wishes on your happiness journey…