7 Inspiring Ways to Be Happier with Life ...

The people you surround yourself represent one of the ways to be happier. Your friends affect you just the same way you affect them. If you have friends in your life who are always bringing you down or are overly dramatic then it’s time to say goodbye. A supportive, understanding group of friends is fundamental to leading a happier life.

Your health, in terms of physical, mental and emotional, is very important. Sometimes we become too preoccupied taking care of some parts of our health that other parts become neglected. Your mind, body and soul are key components to who you are but they can also become easily overwhelmed. Take time let your body rest by not overworking it, let your mind be nourished with good books and let your soul grow with good company and travel.

Don’t let what others are doing, how the weather is outside, or whatever happened yesterday affect your attitude. Even in the worst of times, try to see the silver lining. Your attitude affects your mind and soul so try to have a positive attitude. Your cheerful perspective in life will positively affect those around you as well.

Family is such an emotional subject in our lives. When there’s conflict or sorrow in your family life, it’s easy for it to negatively affect the other parts of your life. Keep a good relationship with your family members but remember that you can’t fix everything or that it wasn't your fault. Just like life, families have their highs and lows and the best thing to do is let the pieces fall where they may.

If you’re always putting yourself down or only looking at your bad qualities, you’ll never see what you have to offer. Take time to figure yourself out and what your best qualities are. If you’re not sure, ask your friends and family what they love about you. You’ll find out that you have many great characteristics and strengths as person.

Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy peace of mind. If you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck then you need to do one of a few things. First, decide between your needs and your wants and stop spending on your wants. Second, if you still find yourself low on cash, find a better paying job, pick up an extra shift or find a part-time job you can do on your day off. When you’ve become financially independent you’ll feel a sense of security and pride.

You can’t be happy with your life if you’re not happy with yourself. Never settle for less but always be happy with what you have as well. Also, accept your flaws and embrace them. Life isn’t perfect, therefore you can never be perfect. Accept it and move on. The sooner you let your insecurities melt away, the sooner life will seem a lot brighter.

It’s okay to be sad or mad but it’s important to always recover from your negative emotions. Being happy is easy if you're willing to do what it takes. What are things you’ve done to have a happier life?