Are you tired of your unhealthy habits that are holding you back? Looking to live a happier life but unsure about where to start? I’ve picked out the best happiness habits for you that are straight-forward and actionable. Before starting my personal growth journey, I wasn’t organised, didn’t really have a vision for my life, had no morning routine whatsoever and didn’t know much about healthy habits either.
If you want to improve your life, implementing positive habits is an amazing way to start and you will experience more happiness over time. We really are the culmination of our habits – what we do on a daily basis matters and I think that it’s also a reflection of the quality of our lives.
Gamify Your Habits
Once you implement new habits and follow through, you will realize how amazing and literally life-changing this kind of self-improvement can be – plus, it’s so much fun because yepp, habit-building can also be gamified! I like to gamify my habits by using a habit-tracker in my journal (see below). Being able to draw out the squares somehow is super rewarding and motivating for me.
It gives you this awesome feeling of knowing that you are in the driver’s seat and actually take concrete action steps towards your dream life on a daily basis.You can invent your own method or simply copy the habit-tracker that I use in my journal (see photo).
I’m super excited about this post and picked 30 happiness habits for you that worked best for me and that can benefit you as well.
Now let’s get started with the actual list. Psst..I included some links to resources and videos I personally like to use. So, if you don’t know where to start (e.g with meditation), there are videos you can use. Since it’s sooo much easier to stick to your habits, when you’re writing them down, I created a printable habit checklist for you which you’ll find at the end of this post.
So here is some inspiration! Let’s create habits for happiness and a better life!
30 HAPPINESS HABITS FOR A BETTER LIFE:
1. Wake up early
2. Make your bed
3. Meditate daily
4. Practice gratitude
5. Write down daily affirmations
6. Plan your day
7. Drink at least 2 litres of water
8. Cook your own meals
9. Eat at least 7 servings of fruits and veggies
10. Exercise for at least 15 minutes a day
11. Smile at yourself in the mirror
12. Declutter your home
13. Take cold showers
14. Do the things you have been putting off
15. Take walks in nature
16. Read at least 30 pages per day
17. Make your home cozy
18. Floss your teeth
19. Do random acts of kindness
20. Spend time with loved ones
21. Visualise your dream life
22. Spend time alone and reflect
23. Listen to inspiring podcasts
24. Track your sleep
25. Do one thing that scares you everyday
26. Keep your phone outside the bedroom
27. Keep track of your spending
28. Start journaling
29. Meal prep on Sundays
30. Track your habits
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FINAL NOTE:
When it comes to implementing habits, please don’t beat yourself up when you fall off track. Although I listed 30 habits, I do not recommend adding too many habits at once. I think it’s best to start with three habits and when you feel comfortable, you can still add more. As you can see my habit tracker, I also fell off track with my habits in the last week of May when I was on holiday in Norway. The habits I included on the list can serve as an inspiration for you and if you have a certain hobby or a skill that you want to learn (in my case yoga and calligraphy), make sure to add them as well.
It’s all about doing what feels good for YOU.
Sending you all my love and until next time,
Jenny
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2 Comments
Jess | Self Love Circle
April 25, 2020 at 9:15 amI love these habits! Especially doing random acts of kindness. Smiling at a stranger or sending a surprise gift to a friend always makes me feel happier. Thank you for this post!
JenniferLion
April 25, 2020 at 3:55 pmThank you so much Jess! I’m glad they resonated with you x Doing random acts of kindness is also one of my favorites.