Break these 5 habits to become a happier person
Human beings strive for happiness. We are looking for it in our domestic life, our work, with friends, and basically in everything we do. But it is the small things we do in our daily life that can contribute toward happiness. While one cannot perfect habits in just a day, you can put an end to a few of them.
Procrastination is your worst enemy
Procrastination is the easiest habit to fall into, especially when you feel stressed or anxious. When you keep delaying something, you eventually become stressed about it, and thus the cycle continues. So break the chain and stop procrastinating. Prioritize your work and complete it as quickly as possible. If you don't like it, analyze its importance and you have your answer.
Social media can literally drain you
Social media might look like a technological advancement like no other, where you can learn about your friends without even talking to them. However, browsing through other people's lives can make you feel like an underachiever. A less popular study has revealed that social media users may experience heightened levels of unhappiness due to negative comparisons with friends and other people.
Quit the negativity
Stop being negative about yourself and start appreciating your talents more. When you say bad things about yourself, you unknowingly pull yourself down. Similarly, it is important to stay away from negative people as their behavior influences you. The environment is negative around those who are constantly complaining. Neither are they happy, nor do they let others around them be happy.
Put down that cigarette
We all know that smoking adversely affects our physical health, but do you know that the habit can also affect our mental health? Studies have shown that people who do not smoke usually experience less anxiety and unhappiness as compared to those who smoke. Certain studies also say that smokers are usually less satisfied with their lives. So quit for your sake.
Declutter for a stress-free mind
Did you know mess and stress are closely related? Studies have shown that clutter leads to anxiety and can make people unhappy. In a study, mothers who lived in messy homes had increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Though decluttering sounds like a huge task, setting aside a few minutes every day can have a big impact and help you feel fresh.
