1. Happy people like themselves.
They are satisfied and appreciative of
who they are as individuals. There’s
always room for improvement, but
generally, they know and like who they
are. They are confident, optimistic,
resilient, and adaptable. They can see
humor even in things that don’t seem
funny on the surface.









2. They are self-reliant.
They look within themselves to find
answers and solutions. They don’t see
themselves as victims. Many notables
have written about the true self vs. the
false self, the idealized self vs. the
realized self, etc. In other words, happy
people have learned what is most
important to them, what is true for
them, and what things are non-
negotiable, as opposed to allowing
others to dictate and impose their
beliefs upon them.





3. Their relationships are not about
“you complete me."
Happy people are complete within
themselves , having done the required
work on themselves to know who they
are. They view relationships as an
extension to, not the basis of, the
human experience. It is not about
“what can you do for me” but rather,
the sense that essential relationships
are unconditional.





4. Happy people live in the moment.
Yet they embrace change and trust
that everything happens for a reason.


5. They practice gratitude, being
grateful for even the small things.
They appreciate the simple pleasures.
They appreciate everything that
happens to them; it’s all an experience,
an adventure, an opportunity.




6. They try to be happy.
In other words, they actually make an
effort to be happy. They hang out with
positive people. All things being equal,
they tend to look on the brighter side
of life. They attempt to find solutions
and answers that are as close to
satisfactory even if it is not the
ultimate desired solution.



7. They take care of themselves.
They exercise to relieve stress, anxiety,
and depression. They know how to
unplug, distancing themselves from the
stresses of life. Many happy people
have a spiritual practice, whether it’s
taking a walk in nature or meditating.




8. Interpersonal connection is of vital
importance.
They listen to others and are genuinely
interested in what others think, feel,
and do—and they engage people in
what is important to them. They don’t
compare themselves to others, and
don’t hold a grudge. They are kind to
everyone and often give back to others
in whatever way they can.



9. Happy people control their own life
and destiny.
They pursue their passion. They don’t
let a bad situation defeat them; when
something bad happens they choose to
see it as a challenge and then try
harder. They don’t sweat the small
stuff. They accept what happens in life,
especially what can’t be changed—and
then they move on.
Happiness is not a constant state of bliss
that is ultimately attained but rather a
way of being that needs to be cultivated
and nurtured, practiced and maintained.
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Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-flux/201507/9-secrets-happy-people-already-know?utm_source=FacebookPost&utm_medium=FBPost&utm_campaign=FBPost

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