7 Simple & Free Ways To Help Others On Your Journey To Happiness

Happiness is a state of mind. It is not measured by the number of material possessions that you have, or by how much money is in the bank. You can have all the things in life that you need and want, but that does not necessarily make you happy.

There are many people in large families with very little money, but they are happy with their lives. It cannot therefore be money or material possessions that bring happiness.

I believe that it is the small acts of kindness and caring that you show to others that really makes the difference to your happiness levels.

Here are 7 simple ways to help others, and it costs nothing! Do these acts willingly, and your happiness levels will soar!

1) Always give this special gift to people – your smile! Not only will this cheer you up, but the most important thing is that you will have cheered others up!

2) Ensure that you have a positive attitude, and this will rub off on those you meet. Once this happens, there is no stopping the spread of positive feelings to those they meet!

3) As you walk along the street, look for opportunities to help others. Is there a mother trying to open a door while carrying shopping and holding onto her children? I’m sure she would appreciate you opening the door for her! This is a very simple act of kindness, which can make all the difference to that person’s day.

4) Don’t forget your friends and family! They are the most important people in your life. Compliment them whenever possible, and always be willing to lend an ear if they have problems.

5) If you haven’t seen a friend or relative for a while, give them a ring to see how they are doing. Don’t wait for them to contact you first!

6) Meet with your friends regularly and have a good long chat with them. Share a few amusing stories to make each other laugh!

7) Give thanks for everything you have in your life. Thank others when they do something kind for you!

These simple steps will set you further along on your road to happiness. By giving of yourself, you will receive so much in return. Happiness is ultimately about giving, and not about what you possess.

By: Jan Malloch

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Jan calls herself a "Positive Thinker & Achiever". Through her writing, her workshops and speaking engagements, she encourages others to live more positively, with the ultimate goal of achieving "Positive Happiness". She is currently developing a number of CDs and DVDs to motivate and encourage people to make positive and worthwhile changes in their lives. Visit Jan's web site at www.powerpositivenow.com