How does one find happiness in life?

[Anonymous]

i have not been happy in life for many years.
my father died in 2016

my mom is not in great health

my old boss said if i learned how to drive it might make my life better.

how does one find happiness in life?

[SnowedIn]

This is a great question. If you take all the answers and publish them, you make millions! :)

First, I'm sorry you're having the struggles you're having. That sucks.

As for finding happiness in life, I think it is a collection of little things. Sometimes the good little things outweigh the bad things and sometimes the bad things outweigh.

A practical tool that I use is to identify what little, easy things bring you joy. A fresh cup of coffee. A newly sharpened pencil. Cleaning a room. Getting a book from the library. Whatever -- just little things specific to you. And if you deliberately and intentionally include those day to day, you'll find your days brighter. They add up over time and you can find yourself in a happier place.

The other component of happiness is finding people you enjoy spending time with. Note that I didn't say friends (though that can come from it). Just people who are nice to be around and welcome you in their group without requiring much of you or you asking much of them. Just together with humans.

[VanillaSalt]

It’s up to you to find your own happiness. Don't let others tell you what you should do just do what you want. Meaning is missing from people lives these days. Men especially need meaning. Accomplish something new, try something new, separate yourself from difficulties in your life… ex gfs, shitty jobs, and toxic friends.

[tonamimargaux]

Hugs 🫂 happiness is a state of mind. Spend your time wisely do what you like doing, if the spark of doing what you like has gone dull start looking for a new hobby. Take care of your mom while she still here spend time with her and also with yourself talk to your friends if something is bothering you or just DM me if you feel like, I’ll listen 👂

[Jakey29]

you're such a gem 💐

[jennifer_bloom]

I think you could be happy if you built new friendships with people. You don’t befriend people your not dating except in the most uncommon of scenarios and that means your social circle is very small. Social relationships make people happy but you don’t give people a chance in many cases where including them would make you happy.

[Anonymous]

Write a list of things that make you happy.

It can be anything from hobbies, tv shows, eating certain things, visiting the beach, nature etc etc etc and try to do more of these things that make you happy.

Set yourself some goals like learning to drive.

I’ve been through the same as you and I try to make the most of each day even when I don’t want to get out of bed.

[Part2603]

You might want to try letting go of some stuff, you know, realign your priorities.

Basically, the way to be happy, is to realize that whatever you're doing now isn't working, and you need to step back and figure out who you are.

[oneoflxx]

Happiness comes from within so :) what you create for you no one and take from you!


Start eating clean I know it sounds cliche but it will produce natural hormones for you, working out, reading good books, also changing your mindset!! Be grateful for everything in your life even the small things! A family member might be sick but at least they are still alive & take time to spend with them.
Laugh more please it will help you feel free/happy.


Keep your head up <3

[monorprise]

You change your point of view, and focus on what you been blessed with.

Happiness is not what you have its how you look at it.

[BeyondBirthday]

Well my dude, I would suggest going to see a doctor and telling them how you feel. You sound depressed. Once you get your mental state sorted out, you will want to make yourself happy and start striving in life.

[TheSpaceGnome]

You find something you enjoy, and you do it.

[Zmsnbf]

Sorry to hear about your parents. I know it just suck. One thing I’ve learnt is that it’s better to be a sad winner than a sad loser.
I hope your circumstances get better

[boobliker]

be happy with yourself and what you do wear and where you go and with who you go with...

[Gabriel-Chicanito]

I don't know. I did minimum mistakes, and still had a Harsh life. Goddamn.

[Anonymous]

Don't listen to people on here would be a good start.

[VanillaSalt]

I agree don’t listen to this woman.

[crossdressingrihno]

The first step is to stop giving a shit.

[La_isla_bonita23]

If you stay single you will be happyHahaha

[Asker]

why do you say that?

[Guy13]

Seek God.

[Akam93]

Very true. :)

[Exterminatore]

Agreed. Man was created to enjoy God and worship him forever, and to serve him.

When this is taken out of the equation there is no meaning to life, and no enjoyment of it.

[Lexina]

Let's be friends