Increase your levels of happiness

Keep a journal.
Set aside at least 5 minutes every day to put your thoughts on paper. Don’t overthink what you’re writing. Just go with the flow.

Stop comparing yourself to others.
Focusing on the good things in your life instead of your unaccomplished desires is helpful. You also need to try to be less critical of others. Stop focusing on material things like cars, houses, clothes, or income.  Dealing with the envy of others means you need to detect and work on your insecurities.

Take on challenges.
Start small and look for opportunities every day. If you have been running three miles three times a week, challenge yourself by increasing your mileage or the number of days you run. Find support in friends or family members who value growth and encourage you to take on your own challenges.

Choose experience over possessions.
Make a list of things you want to do. If you dream of a vacation, start “an experience fund” and stash money each week towards this cause. Also, instead of buying material things as gifts, opt for an unforgettable experience such as a concert, a trip, or a class.

Adopt an open-minded attitude.
Practice listening with intention and embrace uncertainty in your life. To adopt an open mind, you need to expose yourself to new opinions and ideas. Talk to friends, family members, and colleagues about various topics and expose yourself to different cultures, religions, and other countries.

Experience new things.
Say “yes” to new opportunities which get you closer to achieving a goal. Stop thinking about others’ input or perspective. Identify whether or not your “no” is for a good reason and turn “I can’t” or “I’m incapable” into “I can” or “Let me try.”

Face your fears.
Recognize your personal fears and confront them. When you start to think negatively and imagine frightening outcomes, stop and rewrite the story in a positive tone in your journal. When you face situations that make you especially fearful, lean on your friends, family, or colleagues to help you overcome your fear.

Increase physical contact with others.
When you’re engaged in conversations with your partner, friends, or family members, try touching their arm or hand. Hug someone when you meet them, hold hands with your partner or link arms, pet your pets and enjoy cuddling with your loved ones.

Incorporate play in all areas of life.
Look for ways to have more fun or play at work, run errands, cook and clean, or drive. You can start simple: tell a joke, do a goofy dance in your office, do something that makes you smile, or play with your friends and family.

Be more generous.
Pay attention to the people closest to you and look for opportunities to be helpful. Surround yourselves with generous, loving people, and their warm nature will have a beneficial effect. Do volunteer work for a homeless shelter, donate food or clothes you don’t wear anymore.