To be happy do 10 things to make joy a daily discovery.

Many people debate about which is more important joy or happiness.??

Many people seek pleasure as an alternative, but there’s no substitute for genuine joy and authentic happiness.

Joy and happiness originate internally and create a beautiful harmony when both are utilized to strengthen our commitment to being present.

When we seek pleasure it's often the product of external sources that precipitates a feeling of never being satisfied.?It’s a dead-end street.

Show me a happy person, and they understand the importance of gratitude.?They express gratitude daily and maintain a positive attitude despite lives challenges.?They find joy in life and possess a “lightheartedness” that elevates the people around them.

Joy is the temporary feelings of satisfaction we create each day when we experience life’s miracles. Happiness and purpose depend on joy to fortify a mindset consistent with being in a state of happiness more frequently.

I suggest seeking joy every day and use it as a tool to improve our prospect for “being” a happier person.

Happiness is a state of being! It’s our mood despite the indecisions, ambivalence and uncertainty associated with passing emotions and the obstacles we confront in life. People who chase temporary satisfaction lack the stability contentment can offer while pursuing their purpose.?Joy and happiness are the best way to mitigate that tendency.

“If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.” —Carlos Santana

Here are 10 ways to find joy each day and increase happiness:

Cultivate meaning?

These past two years have been difficult for many people, but also incredibly humbling.?Use this time to really appreciate how fragile life is and how unpredictable our "perceived" sources of stability are.?Focus on finding meaning in life by using adversity as a conduit to create more happiness.

Tiny miracles

Many people seek satisfaction outside themselves to experience more happiness.?In the process, we forget to appreciate the tiny miracles that can make us smile each day.?Focus on creating more moments of joy and we increase feelings of happiness.?

Reset

It’s easy to let disappointment, setbacks and uncertainty spiral out of control.?Let’s catch ourselves before we tumble into the abyss of despair and use gratitude as a tool to stop the negative momentum.?Stop.?Breathe, Reset and find something to be joyful about.

Create passion?

Busy lives leave little room for things we are passionate about. We need to make time for things that matter most, and that includes things that bring us joy.?Playing music. Reading.?Working out.?Make time to find joy in things we are passionate about makes for a happier life.?

Get uncomfortable

We can debate the benefits of being uncomfortable, but its’ a great way to find joy.??Trying new things forces us to explore our curiosities and stretch our limitations.?Sometimes in the process we discover a lifelong passion.?Get uncomfortable and create more happiness.?

“Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with.” —Mark Twain

Be present

Ruminating about the past is a sure way to deplete our joy, so is worrying too much about the future.?I prefer to entertain pleasant memories off they past, and focus on living for today with tremendous enthusiasm about the future.?Deviating too far from that beautiful balance creates feelings of stress and anxiety.

Let go

Speaking of the past, we need to let go of painful memories and get over past mistakes.?Easier said than done I know for some people, but it's still the best path to experience more joy and happiness.?Those negative feelings inhibit our ability to experience more joy.?Forgiveness is the most effective way to get beyond those barriers.

Seek authenticity

I see so many people attempting to duplicate what other people do on social media.?They see someone’s success and assume if they do something similar it will work for them.?The problem, it isn’t authentic and most of it is carefully choreographed.?Genuine joy happens when we tap into our own creativity and discover our authentic voice.?Cheap imitations never survive.?Authenticity is what sustains stamina.???

Give

We have discussed plenty of times the benefits of giving, but it's especially relevant to any conversation surrounding joy and happiness.?People that give experience more happiness.?It's been carefully research and the advantages are mutually beneficial.?Giving our time and our resources to causes we are passionate about is a great way to discover joy each day.

Make nature your home

It’s no revelation I love nature.?It’s my home, and I spend lots of time outdoors each day and travel frequently to exotic destinations where I explore the local surroundings.?When you’re in nature, you are detached.?Detached from technology and from stress. Our mind has time to breath, and we find blessings and tiny miracles everyplace.?Get back in touch with nature and you will be happier, I promise?

“Joy is increased by spreading it to others.” —Robert Murray McCheyne

Sum it up

Are taking time to find joy each day??Share your thoughts in the comments section and please like and share this article. I love learning from you as well.

About Steve:

Steve Wohlenhaus is CEO of Weatherology, the leading company in the world at disseminating audio weather information.??Steve began his career as a major market television weather anchor in Minneapolis, where he received several Emmy Awards for science programming.?Steve is an author and host of the podcast program Anatomy of Success.?Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn.?Learn more about my work and grab the free Weatherology mobile app by clicking any picture in this article!