Share happiness

• It is only natural for you to feel envious when wonderful things happen to your friends or acquaintances. We are hard-wired to think solely of our own well-being, and forget that there is joy in sharing the joy of other's happiness. Anne Cushman from Yoga Journal says, "Instead of envying others, we can cultivate our innate quality of mudita, or "joy"---a boundless capacity to savor life's blessings." Rather than envy a friend's promotion, think of how more fulfilled she will be and how much more satisfied she will be in her life. As a friend, you only want good things for others and being able to rejoice in other's happiness will result in your own happiness. The Dalai Lama once said, "f I am only happy for myself, many fewer chances for happiness. If I am happy when good things happen to other people, billions more chances to be happy!"
  
  

Engage in your community

• Jessica Winter, from O magazine, found that "when times are tough, the way out is in actively noticing new things. The essence of happiness is that feeling of engagement with the world and with other people." Meeting new people and sharing a laugh with your friends and coworkers will enhance your life because it will cause you to connect with others. A fulfilled life is one with many roots and connections so get out and mingle.
  
  

Find hobbies

• Discover new hobbies by signing pu for lessons or joining a team. You don't have to be particularly good at any one hobby; just try. Positive Psychology News Daily's John Yeager says, "Sports can be a vehicle for happiness. Although the purposes of sports are varied and mean different things to different people, many would agree that organized sport participation can be intrinsically valuable and may bring authentic happiness to a wide range of participants." Whatever it is that you enjoy doing (gardening, playing soccer, knitting), make time to play around. So often we forget that much joy can come from these activities.
  
  

Take time to breathe

• Instead of rushing around and trying to accomplish everything on to-do list, stop and breathe.. Find a quiet corner in your house, sit outside, and Give yourself five or ten minutes to just relax. The simple act of breathing slows your heart, allowing the adrenaline rush to slow and giving you time to relax. Much like meditation, sitting and resting brings about a mind-body awareness. What am I feeling? What am I afraid of? How can I feel better about myself? These are all the questions that can come up in your mind but brush them away. Richard Rosen from Yoga Journal says, "Your breath can be a powerful ally in coping with temporary physical and emotional states---whether you're despondent about an argument with a close friend, apprehensive about an upcoming job interview, or exhausted after a tough day at work." Giving yourself some peaceful moments will leave you refreshed and calm, able to take on whatever you need.
  
  

Exercise

• Whether it is a quick walk around the block or a lengthy run or hike, get out and get active. Not only will you feel better about yourself, you will have time to channel any negative energy out your body through exercise.