I came across an article when I am trying to google out `simple happiness' and would like to share this with all my fella good friends :)

50 Simple Happiness Boosters :-

1) Read A Book

Gaining more knowledge will make you better prepared to accomplish what you desire.

`oh...I rarely read and the last book I read was Dear Lover by David Deida which recommended by my dear friend Li Yen.... I have complete 1/3 and other 2/3 will try to complete on my flight to Melbourne....hopefully I won't doze off though...'

2) Volunteer

Helping others is a great way to boost how you feel about yourself.

`sometimes is good to give other a helping hand but please bear in mind make sure it's within your mean and not to stress yourself out'

3. Give someone a compliment

Brightening someone else day also brightens your own.

`ya, totally agreed, do not be so selfish with `compliments', sometimes a small compliment can really brighten us throughout a gloomy day'

4. Dress well

Making yourself look great demonstrates to yourself how valuable you think you are.

`Sometimes yes sometimes no'

5. Say please and thank you

Holding your behaviour to a higher standard makes you feel better about yourself.

`This is what my mum taught me since young, hahahhaha'

6. Look for the best in others

When you see the best in others, the natural tendency is to start to see the best in yourself.

`Just let it be... nobody is perfect......'

7. Keep a gratitude journal

Write down everything you are grateful for and refer to it any time you need a quick pick-me-up.

`I am trying to keep a journal in my mind.....hehehehehehhe....but I am feeling gratitude everyday'

8. Eat well

What you consume affects your biochemistry. Eat well to make sure your body is happy.

`Happiness comes from a healthy body'

9. Exercise

Physical exercise releases chemicals in your brain that give you a natural high.

`One more, two more..... life is so beautiful'

10. Smile

Your physiology and your mental state form a positive feedback loop. Everyone knows that when you are happy, you smile but it`s also true that when you smile, you are happy.

`Ya... A Smile A Day Keeps The Sadness Away'

11. Meditate

Clear your mind and melt into the perfection of this moment.

`Yes... meditate is great....practicing now... grounding'

12. Get a massage

Relaxing your muscles will also help relax your mind.

`Yes massage is great but it burn a hole in my pocket too..... :('

13. Set goals

When you have a direction for your day-to-day experience, your life has more meaning.

`I trying not to set a goal that is hard to achieve, my goal is very simple :( To have ample time to be with my fella dear friends and family'

14. Take action

Making progress towards something you care about is excellent way to feel a sense of accomplishment.

`Hopefully I can make it... need to improve on my `3 mins heat' illness...heheheheh'

15. Call your best friend

Connecting with someone who cares about you and who you care about can quickly lift your mood.

`oh my best friend is too far to be reached, but will be joining her soon....hehehehehehe'

16. Visualize success

When you visualize what you want as though you already have it, you get the feelings of already having it.

`I visualize I kena jackpot everyday......'

17. Focus on your successes

The quality of your life is the quality of your thoughts. By focusing on what you have done right, you will feel more upbeat and positive.

`I am on my way, try to improve my focus :('

18. Learn from your failures

Transmute your mistakes into resources by learning from them.

`Oh I have a lot of mistakes to learn from....'

19. Accept what you can`t change

By resisting what you can`t change, you waste valuable mental energy. By accepting it, you free up that energy for more constructive uses.

`Yes, just allow and let it be.....'

20. Start a conversation with a stranger

Human beings are social creatures. There is nothing quite like meeting someone new and making a new friend.

`hahahahaahaha.... this is weird.... but think should at least try once!!!'

21. Sing

though you might not like to do this public, everyone knows it`s something you love to do when you’re alone.

`I like to do it in the bathroom...ahahahhahaha'

22. Reconnect with an old friend

Take some time out to contact a friend you`ve been meaning to connect with but just haven`t had the time.

`I have a lot of time to it now...hehehehhehe'

23. Go for a walk

Take time to clear your head of any stresses and think about what is really important to you.

`Yes, this really work'

24. Spend time with friends and family

Nothing beats the feeling of love and connection when you are surrounded by the people you really care about.

`Yes... am blessed have group of friends and family that care and love'

25. Enjoy a great meal

Food is great because it involves all five of your senses. Take some time out to really saviour a wonderful meal.

`oh Food ---- my stomach start growling now :( '

26. Listen to some great music

Music has the power to stir your emotions. Find something you love to listen to and crank it up.

`my way to destress, listen to Mantras'

27. Journal

Have some alone time to really reconnect with yourself and get your thoughts on paper.

`hehhehehe... safe the environment, save paper, not on paper but on blog'

28. Rejoice in the successes of others

Celebrating the achievement of someone else is sometimes more fun than celebrating your own achievements.

`yes, anyone has any special success to celebrate, give me a call ya... I am free...ehehhehehe'

29. Laugh

Make sure that each and every day, you find plenty of time to laugh.

`Need to practice `Laughing Gong'....

30. Forgive yourself

We all have a tendency to be hard on ourselves and beat ourselves up. Instead of guilt, try forgiving yourself.

`yes.... I am sorry, Please forgive me, I love you, thank you'

31. Get enthusiastic about something

Every day, make sure you do something that really gets you juiced.

`yes, I like to hug my mum every morning :) '

32. Slow down

For a few moments, allow yourself to take a break from the hectic pace of life and just be.

`yes... that's what I am doing now :)'

33. Spend time in nature

Whether it`s a walk near a forest, or just smelling a flower, take time to connect with nature.

`I need to do some garderning, need to do some grounding work'

34. Pamper yourself

Go out of your way to do something great for yourself simply because you deserve it.

`yes, I deserve a lot of things..........heheehhehee'

35. Be spontaneous

Allow yourself to do something on whim just because you feel like it.

`yes.... am very spontaneous now'

36. Watch a sunset

There are few things more beautiful than watching a sunset.

`where is the best place to watch sunset ya.....'

37. Spend time with children

Hopefully their carefree attitude and zest for life will rub off on you.

`ya love to spend time with my nieces and nephews....'

38. Do something creative

Whether it`s drawing a painting or writing a short story, do something that enables you to express yourself.

`oh I have short of creativity....'

39. Play a game

Spend some time just doing something that you enjoy.

`does facebook count???'

40. Ask for help

Be willing to ask for another`s assistance and graciously receive it.

`hehehheheeheh....yes it's good to get a helping hand when we truely in need of assistance'

41. Daydream

Give yourself some time to just roam around in your imagination.

`I have been doing this since I stop working :)'

42. Give someone a hug

Physical contact just adds to the connection we feel with other people.

`ya... I like to hug my mummy.... :)'

43. Breathe deeply

Deep breaths relax the body and quiet the mind.

`Deep breaths help us to calm down ourselves too :)'

44. Take a bath

Allow yourself some time to relax and let go in a warm bath.

`I do, a few times a day.... no wonder I am so `dry' ....'

45. Get into a happy environment

Your environment influences how you feel so make sure you are in one that supports you.

`yes....environment is very important'

46. Do some gardening

Gardening is a great way to get back into nature as well as get some physical exercise.

`Hei... I am planning to do so...'

47. Think of some pleasant memories

Reflect on some of the best times of your life and the good emotions will come flooding back.

`to feel present is pleasant :)'

48. Focus on the good in the world

At every moment, there are people falling in love, babies being born and individuals achieving their goals.

`yes, positive thoughts create positive chi'

49. Complete an unfinished task

Do something you have been putting off for far too long.

`wow, a lot.....'

50. Decide to be happy

In this moment, simply choose to be happy.

`yes, this is our choice, you can choose to be happy or being sad.....'

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