Cultivate gratitude, contentment, and acceptance
Instructions
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Spend some time every day immersed in the present moment.
Use a practice like mindfulness or walking meditation, prayer, breathwork, or simple awareness of yourself and your surroundings. -
Practice contentment and acceptance.
Accept how the way things are, at least for a short time every day. Remember that one powerful way to be happier is simply to want less. -
Create a daily practice of gratitude that feels authentic to you.
You could adopt a practice of giving thanks when you eat, when you first wake up in the morning, before going to bed in the evening, or some other time of day. -
Approach the world as an artist or poet.
Look for beauty and inspiration wherever you go—if you like, take photos or create drawings and share your vision with others.