Things that happy people do but rarely talk about

You probably know people who always seem happy. They live with a smile on their faces. They see the bright side of any situation. They believe that all people are good. Experts agree that there are several things happy people have in common.

•  They don’t get caught up in other people’s drama. They care less about what random people say about them, especially if their remarks are rude. In fact, happy people are often thankful for all the rude, obnoxious, and difficult people they meet in life, because these people serve as important reminders of how NOT to be. They simply smile and walk the other way.

•  They give to others whenever they are able. In many cases, providing social support is actually more beneficial to our happiness than receiving it. Happy people know this, which is precisely why they are always looking for ways to help others, while unhappy people stand around asking, “What’s in it for me?”

•  They nurture their important relationships. The number of friends isn’t the important aspect here; it’s the effort you put into your relationships that matters.

• They leave space to love themselves too. The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone else too much, and completely forgetting that you are special too. When you take care of yourself, you are better able to help the people you care about.

•  They focus on effectiveness over popularity. Being popular means you’re liked for awhile. Being effective means you’ve made a difference. And it’s this feeling of knowing you made a difference that matters in the end.

• They say “no” when they need to. Saying “yes” to everything puts you on the fast track to being miserable. Sometimes you have to set clear boundaries.

•  They sincerely practice gratitude. Gratitude is the king of happiness!

•  They cultivate optimism. People who think optimistically see the world as a place packed with endless opportunities, especially in trying times.

•  They don’t attach themselves to every success and failure. Happy, successful people are often successful in the long run for one simple reason: they think about success and failure differently. Be a humble, life-long learner.

•  They develop strategies for coping in hard times. How you respond to the hard times is what shapes your character. Remember, you become what you believe!

Source: Marketium