Step Nine

Become a Part of Something BIGGER

A great way to find happiness 

in your life when it seems like everything is out 

to get you is to find 'meaning and purpose.'

Finding meaning and purpose

isn't just finding religion

and believing in a higher power, but 

to find power in you. 

Spend some time alone

to figure out what you want in life and

who are you when you see the world. 

Knowing that your life has meaning and you are here for a purpose

gives the hope and joy, making

you ultimately 

H A P P I E R. 

Step Eight

Do Things for Others

Helping and caring for others around you isn't

just only good for them, but it

is also fundamental to our own happiness. 

Also, by helping out and giving to others allows you 
to connect with them and new people.
When giving to people, it
doesn't always have to be money, but it is 
time, love, knowledge and 
much more. 
Helping others overall creates satisfaction 
with yourself
AND
it can also help you take your mind off of your
own troubles as well. 

Step Seven

Notice the W O R L D around you

When you're depressed, the world

can seem so small, like it's

suffocating you.

But that IS NOT the case. 

Even when you aren't your happiest, the world is still

out there, growing everyday with new things to 

see and explore.

All you have to do is stop and take notice.

Getting more in touch with the world 

brings us to be more in tune with ourselves and

our feelings. 

The key to being happy by noticing the world around you 

is 'mindfulness.' 

Mindfulness- the state of being aware of what is taking place presently.

Step Six

Set Goals to Look Forward  to.

Being able to look forward to the future
is also linked to a happy personality because it motivates and challenges us. 
The challenge excites us
enough to achieve it, but you want to be careful because 
trying to achieve the impossible
can cause anxiety
and stress.
Ambitious but realistic goals
 gives our lives direction and
brings a sense of
accomplishment.
Studies show that working towards your goals brings happiness
in ways including:
1. Being a source of interest
2. Giving yourself a sense of meaning and intuition
3. Sense of accomplishment when you achieve goals!

Step Five

Take Care of Your Body

Our body and our mind are connected.

 Being active makes us happier as well as being good for our

 physical health.

Being active also boosts the immune system, 

lowers depression, and improves our overall mood.

Exercising doesn't have to mean

running miles everyday or hours of heavy weight lifting, 

but even the simplest exercises help

improve your attitude and 

your health.

Along with exercising, 

it is also very, VERY important

that you get plenty of sleep and keep your body

fueled with energy from 

healthy food choices

to proceed with exercise. 

Step Four

Keep Learning NEW Things 

Studies show that learning new things helps 

and affects our well-being in 

many

P O S I T I V E ways.

When learning and achieving, it gives you 

a sense of accomplishment and it also boosts your confidence.

Also, there are many ways you can learn new, exciting things

like with your friends, go on trips to educate yourself, and 

also keep focus on learning things 

that interest you!

Overall, leaning new things that interests you keeps

things more exciting in life

and can keep your mind off all of the negative parts in life

and keeps you 

Happy. 

Step Three

own Yourself.

"This is me; take it or leave it"

This means that you NEED to embrace and accept yourself and habits. 

This includes: 

Your personality

Your mistakes

The way you talk 

Your looks

Your style 

Your voice

Your goals and achievements 

'YOU'

NEVER, ever apologize to someone for 

something that is apart of you, and know that 

there is always going

to be someone out there in the world

that likes you for you 

too!

Trying to change yourself to fit in instead of just being you can 

cause stress and anxiety. This is YOUR life,

why try to live it like 

you're someone else?