Finding Happiness: My Perspective

Finding Happiness: My Perspective
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We all want to live happy and fulfilling lives as humans. While there are many ways to be happy, it's critical to recognize the things that make us happy on a soul level. This may seem like a minor action, but speaking from personal experience, it affects all facets of my life, including my relationships with people and my mental health.

We'll talk about some of the things that bring me joy in this piece and why each of you should seek out your own sources of joy. You will benefit greatly from doing this in terms of productivity, growth, and relationships, I promise.

Books

Reading gives me a lot of calm and helps me release pent-up emotions by recharging my soul. Not just me, but a lot of people, find enormous joy in books. Books, whether they are novels, memoirs, or self-help guides, can take us to other worlds and give us fresh views. They give us a break from routine and give us the chance to extend our perspectives. Also, reading broadens my knowledge, and curious as I am, I find joy discovering new things about people and places.

Travel

I don't travel frequently, but when I do, I make sure to enjoy myself. Traveling is more of a form of therapy for me since it offers me the chance to experience time passing. I feel like I can reach out and touch nature when I watch the trees go by and feel the breeze. I find that seeing new cultures, meeting new people, and making lifelong experiences are all made easier by travel. It broadens my horizons and enables me to perceive things differently. Travel has the ability to replenish our souls and leave us feeling rejuvenated and renewed, whether it be a journey to a foreign nation or a weekend escape to a neighboring town. One simple way to also travel just within your vicinity is to go to a hotel or a guest house, lodge for about two nights, and have some time for yourself just for you.

Nature

The adage that happiness can be found within and in the little things is accurate. It has been demonstrated that spending time in nature lowers stress and anxiety, enhances mood, and improves general well-being. Being in nature helps us to connect with something bigger than ourselves and enjoy the beauty of the world around us, whether it's a stroll in the park or a hike through the mountains.

Taking nighttime walks while listening to music has a significant positive impact on my mood and productivity.

Quiet Time

I truly do not like being interrupted while I am in my quiet mood since I really value my quiet hours. Finding happiness requires that we take time for ourselves in solitude. It is simple to become overwhelmed by the demands of work and social commitments in our busy life, yet making time for ourselves is essential for our mental and emotional health. Quiet time enables us to connect with ourselves and discover inner peace, whether it be through meditation, yoga, or simply pausing for a moment to breathe and contemplate.

Our general happiness and well-being depend on us discovering the things that bring us joy from the inside out. It's crucial to give priority to the things that make us happy and content, whether that's through reading, traveling, enjoying nature, smiling, or quiet time. We can live fuller, happier lives if we take the effort to recognize and cultivate our sources of joy.

Dorcas Kongwie

Dorcas Kongwie

Communication||Advocacy|| Short Story Writer||
Ghana