If you’ve been feeling a little unhappy or just stuck in a rut with life then this happiness challenge is perfect for you. By introducing some simple happiness habits into your life you can create more happiness in your day to day life.
We all get so busy in our day to day lives and forget about all the things that make us happy… It’s ironic really because most things that make us happy take no time or money at all.
Changing your bed sheets, dancing around your kitchen to your favorite song, spending the afternoon being creative or enjoying some sun.
These are all small moments that can brighten your day and make life happier. So I’ve created this list of 30 simple happiness habits that you can do in order to slow down, connect with yourself, learn new things and create more happiness in your own life.
They’re just some simple things that you can do to enjoy life more and create happiness in your life. You don’t have to feel happy every day and you don’t have to know everything about happiness.
Just try one happiness habit a day for the next 30 days.
Sound good?
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How to Enjoy Your 30 Day Happiness Challenge
You don’t have to follow any rules with this happiness challenge. Just create happiness in your day to day life and learn some happiness habits that work for you.
Below are some tips on how to enjoy your next 30 days of happiness.
1. Take Your Time
You don’t have to complete each happiness habit in one day. Take as long as you need to complete each task.
If you miss a day that’s ok just move on to the next one. You shouldn’t have to tick happiness off your to do list.
2. Change What You Want
Change any of these happiness habits to suit you and your lifestyle. There are so many things that can make you happy so change what you want and learn what makes YOU happy.
We all have different things in our lives that make us happy so what works for me may not work for you.
3. Be Present
Enjoy the present moment when completing each happiness habit. Don’t rush through each task.
Maybe you could create a happiness journal. Write about what made you happy that day or something you were grateful for.
You could write one prompt a day such as “Name one good thing that happened today.”
It’s always good to remember what your grateful for.
4. Keep Doing What Makes You Happy
When you’ve completed your 30 days you may notice some things that you want to implement into your life.
Whether that’s spending more time outside or dedicating more time to your hobbies. Even just taking 5 minutes to relax is a great happiness habit to implement into your life.
Keep finding time to do the small things that will make you happier. Remember the best happiness habits are the ones that you enjoy.
30 Day Happiness Challenge
1. Change Your Bed Sheets
Nothing beats climbing into a fresh clean bed at the end of the day. It’s such a small action but is a great way to relax and allow all your problems to fade away.
2. Listen to Music From When You Were Young
One of my favorite ways to feel happy is by listening to music that I enjoyed when I was younger.
Put on that one song you loved years ago and enjoy those happy memories.
3. Meditate For 30 Minutes
How often do you sit and be by yourself? Take some time out today to clear your mind and enjoy some quiet!
Meditation is a great way to relax your nervous system and allow yourself to be in the present moment.
You can even do a guided meditation on YouTube if you prefer and if 30 minutes is too much start with 5-10 minutes.
4. Buy Yourself Some Flowers
Adding flowers to your home will instantly brighten your mood. They can add a sense of happiness to your home with their bright colours.
Pick some from your garden or head to your local shop and enjoy some relaxation while arranging your flowers.
Such a simple happiness habit that can make your home feel happier.
5. Compliment Someone Else and Yourself
Spread some happiness to someone elses day today by complimenting them… dont forget to compliment yourself too!
Why not make that compliment about yourself a positive affirmation.
6. Dance Around Your House
Exercise is a great happiness habit to release endorphins but it’s also great fun to blast your favourite music and dance around like a mad woman!
Put on your favourite playlist and forget about the world and just have some fun.
7. Go Out For Lunch By Yourself
Pack yourself a picnic to enjoy in the park or head to your local bakery/cafe and enjoy some time with yourself having lunch.
Enjoy your favorite drink and find a nice spot to relax and do whatever you want.
8. Be Creative
“Practicing any art, no matter how badly, makes the soul grow. So do it.” Kurt Vonnegut
You don’t have to be an artist to be creative…
Try some free writing by allowing your thoughts to spill out onto a piece of paper, cook something from scratch or create a playlist of your favorite songs on Spotify.
There are so many simple happiness habits that involve doing something you love.
9. Have A Hot Bath
Treat yourself to a hot bath today. Fill your tub with your favourite bubbles and enjoy.
Maybe light some candles and listen to some music while you relax in your bath.
This is a great happiness habit to do during the colder months.
10. Create A Pinterest Board Of Things You Love
Pinterest is full of happiness habits and things that make us feel good. Create a board and start pinning all the things that you love!
Beautiful places, quotes and recipes are just a few things that you can pin to your board.
11. Bake A Cake
Head over to Pinterest and find some easy cake recipes. Bake a cake for yourself or someone else.
Giving and receiving food makes us feel happy. So when you give someone that cake you’ve just baked they’ll feel happy too!
Why not surprise someone with your homemade cake. It could make their day!
12. Go On A Walk
Step outside today and enjoy some fresh air. Take in your surroundings and appreciate nature.
A walk is such an easy new habit to clear your mind, get some exercise and take a break from everything.
13. Call A Friend
Talk to a friend today. Everyone loves catching up with a friend and laughing about life.
I’m sure there’s someone that would love to hear from you.
Having friends and family in your life is a big part of being happy. So why not reach out to someone today.
14. Read A Book
You may not read a whole book in one day but get reading! Start a new book or finish the one your half way through.
If you need some book inspo this book was recommended to me by a friend and I couldn’t put it down…
15. Learn Something New
Knowledge is power!
Is there anything you want to learn? Maybe you don’t know how to bleed a radiator or how to change your car tyres.
Learn something new today and feel more confident.
Why not watch an online video and learn something new.
16. Try Something New
Learn a new skill. Not only will you challenge yourself but you’ll feel happy that you learnt something new.
Learn the ABC’s in a different language, learn photography or even do what I did and start a blog.
Learning new things will open your mind and you may find new things you enjoy.
17. Do Something For Someone Else
Help someone out today. You’ll feel happy that you helped someone and that person will feel happy too.
It could be as simple as doing a random act of kindness for someone.
18. Start a Journal
Start a journal today and write about your happiness habits, your goals or things you love in your life.
Maybe write some prompts that you can reflect on. Reflection prompts can help you feel your positive emotions, celebrate your wins and relive good memories.
Journaling is a great self-coaching tool to learn more about yourself.
19. Do Some Yoga
Yoga has many benefits for your health and one of them is improving your mental health.
Doing some gentle yoga is an effective way to help you relax and breathe.
20. Upgrade Something
Is there anything in your life you need to upgrade?
Maybe your undies are falling apart or you need to buy a new shampoo.
Upgrade one thing that you don’t love today. Buy yourself something lovely you’ve been wanting for a long time.
Whatever you decide to upgrade just make sure it’s something better than you had before.
Sometimes upgrading one small thing in your life can make you feel amazing and have such a positive impact… plus, who doesn’t love to shop right?
You deserve it!
21. Celebrate Your Wins
There are no small wins!
Celebrate EVERY little win you achieve.
Think of something you’ve done recently that you are proud of and celebrate!
By celebrating your wins you will realise how far you’ve come and appreciate those important moments that too often we brush away.
And the best part? You can celebrate in many ways that don’t cost you a fortune. Here are a few ideas…
- Make yourself a nice meal.
- Write about your win in your journal.
- Have a glass of your favorite drink (doesn’t have to be champagne).
- Bake some cookies. (My daughters idea!)
22. Exercise
Exercise is always a positive habit that happy people mention when asked how to be happy.
By exercising you will feel happier. It can lower stress and allow your body to produce happy hormones.
Find an exercise that you enjoy and make it one of those happy habits
23. Cook Dinner From Scratch
Get cooking today and make yourself a meal from scratch.
It’s even better if you have some company!
Try out a new recipe and make your dinner something to look forward to.
24. Make Yourself A Nice Breakfast
I always feel happier when I have a nice breakfast.
Do you skip breakfast or have the same old boring breakfast every day?
Make yourself a nice breakfast today and enjoy the rest of your day knowing you felt happy eating that breakfast.
Breakfast can be a great happiness habit to add to your morning.
25. Enjoy The Sound Of Birds
Nothing makes me happier than hearing birds chirp.
Take a few minutes to listen to the birds and enjoy the present moment.
26. Declutter An Area Of Your Home
Declutter and tidy one area of your home today. Once your finished enjoy that space and feel happy about your accomplishment.
You don’t have to declutter your whole house just one small area will do.
27. Explore A New Place
Explore a new place today. It could be a museum where you learn something new or just a new park that you haven’t been to before.
Visiting somewhere new is a positive experience that will have you feeling happy & excited!
You don’t have to have a fancy day out action plan. Just find a new place near you and go explore and have as much fun as you possibly can.
28. Watch The Sunrise
Waking up early to watch the sunrise is so peaceful and it’s definitely one of my favorite things to do… Enjoying a nice hot coffee and take in the sunrise.
You feel like your getting extra time in your day.
Those quiet moments in the morning are so special.
29. Eat Healthy
Healthy doesn’t mean being skinny or working out for hours. It’s about feeding your mind and body.
Of course you can still have that piece of cake you want but make sure your eating some healthy foods too.
Make sure you eat some healthy foods today. It’s one of those happiness habits that will benefit you.
30. Have A Pyjama Day
Spend the whole day today just chilling out in your pajamas doing nothing… after all, we all need a break to recharge & re-energize ourselves & you really shouldn’t feel guilty doing it either!
Before You Go
I hope you enjoyed this 30 day happiness challenge. There are so many simple happiness habits that you can do to make you feel happier.
Remember happiness can be achieved by doing the little things in life.
If you found something that you enjoyed from this list then make sure to implement that habit into your life.
You can always come back to this list whenever you need a reminder of happiness habits.
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