World Mental Health Day 2018: 4 happiness hacks for you

Happiness can be defined as a sense of joy, well-being or contentment. Along with good health, happiness is also one of the most important things which you can have in your life. Here, we tell you about the unusual ways to stay happy.

Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Updated : October 10, 2018 11:43 AM IST

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Are you going through the worst days of your life? Are you feeling sad and low all the time? Is your professional or personal life giving you a tough time? Do you feel negative all the time? But, do you wish to stay happy? Is yes, and then read this carefully! We will help you to do so. This World Mental Health Day, take an oath to get rid of negativity and stay happy!

You must have heard about meditating, exercising and many more. But, these quirky tips will ensure that you regain happiness. Just get going!

You should have lunch on the beach: According to a British study from the University of Sussex, your happiness index score will tumble if you eat at your desk. The happiest meal of your day can be at the shore. You can also carry your sandwich to the park or at the open spaces. This will help you to up your happiness quotient. The fresh air at the beach or park will help you to perk up your mood. Furthermore, it will also help you to release the feel-good hormone serotonin.
You should rub your ears: Ear reflexology is the practice of stimulating those pressure points on the ear which correspond to various parts of the body (foot, bladder, even your trachea) and reduce your negative emotions like guilt, self-pity and so on. If you wish to get rid of stress, massage the outer ring of your ear. You will feel good and happy.
You should create a work-life balance: If you are exhausted and miserable from work, you won t have that positive energy to be happy. So, if you wish to be happy then build new skills. Try to overcome that burnout.
You should be yourself and speak up: Don t let people treat you like a doormat. Don t let people walk over you. This will not make you happy. You will feel better if you will be able to express yourself. So, take charge of your life and speak up your mind.