Saima Ikram
When we think about doing something instead of what we are doing, we feel overwhelmed. We often get caught into thought patterns that weigh us down. But what we mostly ignore is in order to be happy, we must always think of letting go of some bad habits that can make our life a lot easier.
Following are the things we should never do if we want to stay happy:
Thinking about the past:
Reflecting on the good times we had in the past is a good thing. But lingering on to the losses and regrets in our life pushes us towards depression and anxiety. For being happy, this is something we should really avoid. We should think about the present moment and plan better for the future.
Pinpointing imperfections in other people:
For living a happy life, we should only be focusing on our own life. We should avoid pointing negative things in other people as it can fill our own life with toxic things. Instead, we should lead a more positive existence and stop worrying about what our competitors are doing.
Blaming ourselves:
Setbacks in life often force us to blame ourselves and judge ourselves negatively for what happened. But for being a happy person, we must learn to accept the change. We do not achieve what we dream of but we can be grateful for what we have and stay happy.
Holding grudges:
The pain, resentment, and anger we carry in our lives as other people wronged us, often make our lives miserable. A grudge feels like a heavy stone on the heart which weighs us down until we let go of it. When we remove them from our lives, we get a new chance for happiness.
