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8 Things Happy People Do Differently Than Others

By Anirudh Narayanan

"Happiness is like a kiss, you must share it to enjoy it." - Bernard Meltzer

Happiness, much like love, is an emotion which grows only when you share it. People spend a lifetime trying to ascertain the hidden mystery surrounding happiness. They are under the misconception that there is a secret concoction which magically tranforms people into happier individuals. We are sorry to break your bubble. There is no secret or magic involved in attaining happiness. But we can certainly tell you what happy people do differently from the others.

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Human nature is such that we often associate happiness with all the wrong things. We are ingrained to believe that craving for something or owning something will make us happy. But we never stop to actually experience a moment and relish it. We should do that more often, instead of waiting for that perfect moment.

Read on and find out what happy people do differently than the others.

They Express Gratitude

They Express Gratitude

Being grateful makes a big difference in people's lives. Those who crave for more always meet disappointment at the end of the road. The thing that happy people do differently is that they express gratitude and are content with what they have.

They Smile More Often

They Smile More Often

We aren't kidding! It has been scientifically proven that people who smile more often, even without any valid reason [we know what you're thinking and no, not everyone who laughs for no reason is a insane!], are far more happier than the others. So, if you wanna know how to be truly happy we would suggest you to flash those pearly-whites more often.

They Dream

They Dream

As the world gets more practical the people seem to forget how to dream. But it necessary for people to believe in their dreams. Happy people often chase their dreams. They don't give a damn if it makes them look ridiculous or downright foolish. Dreaming is a trait that sets happy people apart.

Find A Balance

Find A Balance

People who aren't capable of finding a balance in their lives are seldom happy. They are too busy doing everything. Happy people on the other hand prioritise the things that they have to do. They find a balance by planning and doing things that matter to them.

They Live In The Present

They Live In The Present

The happy people look ecstatic for they revel in the present. They believe in time, being the most precious of all the things. Living in the present is yet another way of appreciating life and a reason for happy people for being the way they are.

Always An Optimist

Always An Optimist

If you're one of those people who is constantly wondering as to how to feel happy about life then, you should just try being optimistic. Happy people are highly optimistic and hence full of positive energy. Optimism paves way for happiness.

They Maintain Relationships

They Maintain Relationships

In life we often lose people because of misunderstandings. The worst part is that at times we don't even try to set things right and end up with broken relationships. People who are happy maintain a healthy relationship with their loved ones. It is a trait inscribed in them.

They Don't Hold Grudges

They Don't Hold Grudges

"A life lived without forgiveness is a prison." - William Arthur Ward
Happy people never hold grudges against the people who wronged them. They believe in forgiveness and are less burdened by their choices. To be one of the happy people you should let go off of those grudges that you carry around.

Story first published: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 16:42 [IST]
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