Everyone wants to be happy… One simple idea I believe about happiness, it derives from within.
Walk daily
The simplest approach to achieving a state of bliss, is walking more. At the end of the day, to walk is to be human. We are bipedal for a reason, and should use our two legs as much as possible throughout the day. I enjoy walking along the riverside, in nature, and even throughout the bustling streets in my city. When you walk, you feel good. There’s something about the simple act of moving physically through the world, feeling the weather, having the sun kiss your skin, and enjoy the very moments that are fleeting and passing you by.
Sun exposure
One strange thing I’ve recognized about people is that they are afraid of the sun. We often cover ourselves with hats, sunglasses, and even sunblock. The sun gives you power. Spend as much time as possible in direct sunlight.
Lift weights
Lifting weights will make you happier because it will boost your confidence and courage. The more that you can lift, the better you will feel. If you get into a habit of having a daily gym routine, you will find that you are going to become happier and happier each day.
Eat red meat
Personally, I have adopted a carnivore diet of 100% red meat and kimchi. What I realize is, the more red meat I consume, the more satiated and filled with energy I am. Having increased testosterone makes you more kind, happy, and less irritable. Meat provides me with fuel to fast all day and only need one meal at night. Also, my gut health is supreme. The connection between your mind and your body is important to consider. When you have an upset gut or stomach, it is inevitable that you will become depressed or anxious. When you have a strong body and a strong mind, you will have a beautiful soul.
Subtract the superfluous
For myself, embracing minimalism has been a path to happiness. Oftentimes in this modern world, we look for happiness and seek joy through external pleasures such as social media, TV shows, movies, video games, food, concerts, etc. However, the truth is that happiness derives from within yourself. It comes from a state of bliss that you feel when recognizing the patterns in both nature and human behavior. No amount of movies, sugary foods, or any sort of entertainment, will keep you in a state of bliss. Also, abstain from things like casual sex, pornography, drugs, and alcohol. Another suggestion, delete your Instagram and stop watching YouTube videos. Just make your own media, and entertain yourself by watching what you create.
Momento Mori
Remember that you must die. Allow the shortness of life to fuel your lust for every moment. It’s important that you live a meaningful life and do things that only you truly care about. Realize that you are a mere mortal and that nothing lasts forever. One good heuristic, just treat every single day like it is your last.
Recognize your connection to nature
Happiness is something I find through recognizing I am just a small speck on this earth in the grand scheme of things. But that’s what makes everything so beautiful! The fact that I am lucky enough to be a small part of this cosmic soup that is life is enough to keep me happy and in a state of bliss.