15 ways to make yourself happier

Do something nice for yourself each day
• Daylle Deanna Schwartz states that this helps people take better care of themselves, as well as set goals and prevent people from taking advantage of you
Listen to yourself
• “We often criticize ourselves in our own heads and that brings down our confidence. “When you love yourself, you know you’re good enough that you have to stop talking to yourself in negative terms.” -Schwartz
Forgive yourself
• Schwartz states that people get into trouble mainly because they try too hard to be perfect 100% of the time and then when they make mistakes, they beat themselves up over it. She says, “Look in the mirror and say, ‘I love you and I forgive you.”’
Accept yourself
• Being okay with your body image as well as your income. People sometimes obsess too much over their body image. They also worry about income. Schwartz was running a summer recreation business that payed well but she was unhappy in her work, so she found a different job. It pays less, but she is happier with her current job.
Eliminate toxic people
• This includes clients, employees, and even family members. Schwartz says, “If people say mean things to me, I let them know if they talk to me like that I’m going to walk away or hang up the phone.”
Prioritize Health
• Schwartz mainly talks about not beating yourself up over having a great every once in a while, but to also take vitamins, exercise, etc, and occasionally diet.
Don’t skip meals
• Letting blood sugar lower sends stress signals to the brain.
Breathing exercises
• This calms the body and reduces your chance of getting sick
Give yourself a welcoming space
• Keeping one area orderly. Getting rid of things you don’t need helps calm you down
Sunlight
• Don’t work in the dark and get out for a walk
Buy premium products for yourself
• Spending more money on yourself makes you feel more worthy
Do jumping jacks
• Getting exercise helps improve mental health. A study from 2005 conducted by the University of Minnesota and Chicago State University showed that in previous studies conducted from 1979-2005 related to exercise, many of those who participated saw improvement in their mood and mental health.
Call a friend or Family Member
• This can increase energy and motivation and has a lasting positive effect
Find things you’re greatful for
• Psychologists Acacia Parks and Stephen Schueller conducted a study in 2012, showing that the benefits that come with writing down a few things you’re greatful for can last up to six months.
Set Goals
• A wellness journal outlines 6 elements of happiness that shows setting goals for each day gives people purpose and improves mood and mental health.