A break from everyday routine, a little more courage and curiosity as well as other small changes can create great moments of happiness. Here you will find inspiration for more satisfaction, enjoyment and fulfillment in the new year.
Just because something is convenient doesn’t mean we have to do it continuously. Just because we’re good at something doesn’t mean it has to become our life’s work. So many people don’t change anything and then are surprised that nothing changes.
Yes, the comfort zone just feels so safe. And a regular income is also a piece of security that most people don’t want to do without.
The good news: You don’t have to completely throw your life overboard. Even small changes and steps in a new direction can create great moments of happiness. You can find suggestions as to what these could be in the picture gallery.
Get rid of fear
Fear is the biggest killjoy! It keeps us from fulfilling our dreams: a job change, a confession of love, a solo trip or a skydive – fear often prevents us from doing what we really want.
Tipp: Think about the worst possible thing that could happen. For example, rejection or less money. And ask yourself: could I handle this?
Bring more passion into your life
Do things whole or not at all instead of half-heartedly. It starts with actively enjoying a cup of tea. Sit on the balcony, close your eyes and notice the sun’s rays and the warmth of the cup in your hand. Tip: Learn to experience things consciously.
You should also try to answer the following question for yourself: What does my heart burn for? What do I always feel like doing (but often don’t have enough time)? What immediately puts a smile on my face when I think about it? Tip: Bring more of it into your everyday life – or, best of all, make it your new calling.
Love unconditionally!
Starting with yourself. No, this is not selfish, but healthy and necessary for a happy life.
Tip: Don’t passively wait for someone to fill your existence with love. Actively give exactly the love you long for – without expectations, without fear.
Dancing more
We dance for joy. But why don’t we dance for joy? Movement in general – and uncontrolled dancing in particular – releases happiness hormones. Tip: Regardless of whether you are alone or in a group: let go and let yourself be carried away by the beat of the music.
Certain things are beyond our control: for example, we cannot change other people. But we ourselves can do everything to align our lives so that our wishes can be fulfilled. For example, you can take a Portuguese course if you dream of living in Brazil. Tip: Create the right circumstances to get closer to your dream.
And then give the wish to the universe! Tip: Trust that you’ve done everything in your power to live your dreams – and then let go. Trust that the right people and opportunities will come your way.
Don’t compare yourself to others
Envy, resentment, greed: These feelings are human, but they only make you (and your ego) feel bad. Tip: Don’t compare yourself to others. Focus on yourself and your own assets. That leads us to the next lucky charm.
Do you have a roof over your head, are healthy and have a family that you love? Congratulations! Tip: Every day – for example before going to bed – remind yourself of what you are grateful for in your life.
Get out into nature!
Nature provides us with everything we need. Enjoy the peace and quiet on a walk through the forest, be impressed by the view from a mountain top and be speechless by a sunset. Feel the warmth of a fireplace. Look up at the stars. Tip: Absorb the beauty of the earth. Use the natural resources of our universe.
Helping makes you happy
Those who help others without expecting anything in return come closer to their own happiness than they may previously have thought possible. Our true purpose in life always depends on this in the larger overall context:
What can I do to make this world a better place? Tip: No matter how small the help, try to do something selfless as often as possible.
Sharing knowledge
As parents, we try to give our children the best knowledge as they go through life. But why don’t we share our treasures with our fellow human beings? Anyone who teaches others something contributes to their own happiness. This could be passing on a book you have read or teaching a yoga exercise. Tip: Share your knowledge instead of just using it for your own benefit.
Remember how and who you were as a child, before your parents, society, obligations, (painful) experiences and expectations changed you. This is your true identity.
Tip: Get closer to your soul again. Be yourself. Because all other identities are already taken! Always be curious.
Live in this moment
If you are completely in the moment, you can neither be angry about the past nor worry about the future. Tip: Actively and consciously bring yourself back into this moment. Say to yourself: “I am here!” You can also bring your attention into the now by focusing on inhaling and exhaling and through meditation.
Shared experiences bring happiness
Seeing a rainbow together, sharing a pizza or making an ass bomb from a five-meter board: shared experiences with friends are wonderful moments of happiness. Because happiness is the only thing that doubles when shared. And pain becomes less severe with a friend by your side. Tip: Maintain friendships, in good times and bad.
You are what you think! Your own thoughts have incredible power. Consciously look for guiding principles (mantras) with which you can actively direct your thoughts in a positive direction. Tip: For example, smile at your reflection in the mirror and say to yourself: “I am enough!” or: “I am love!
Get out of your comfort zone
The World is a Book. If you never travel, you only see one side of it. Tip: Leave your comfort zone, enter new terrain and get to know new languages, cultures and people.
Don’t become a victim of circumstance, a doormat, or a target for others. Tip: Don’t take other people’s behavior personally. Let it bounce off you and don’t let it unsettle you. Draw boundaries!
Find time for yourself
If you can’t be alone with yourself, how can other people? Tip: Try to find time for yourself and enjoy it to the fullest. Keyword: self-love! You cannot expect another person to make you happy.
Laughter is healthy and makes you happy. Even a fake smile causes happiness hormones to be released in the body. Tip: Smile in the mirror in the morning and laugh from the bottom of your heart as often as you can. Infect others with your laughter!