5 ways to be be happy, right here, right now!

It’s International Day of Happiness today and people all over the world are celebrating being happy. Pure bliss! Happiness can take many forms: some find it in the destination, while for others the joy lies in the journey.
While there is no clear definition of what makes one happy, there is an agreement on what being happy generally, means. In this day and age of social media, it is difficult to find happiness. Every time we log into our Facebook/Instagram accounts and see one of our virtual friends going places or having a great time, there’s a chance that envy kicks in and our happiness levels drop.

So, here are 5 super easy ways to become happy, instantly.

1. Go offline
   A tried and tested technique: switch off your handheld devices. Uninstall all social media apps for a week and try living in the physical world. Take Gautam Buddha for example. He achieved enlightenment and that’s mostly because there was no wifi/4G network under the peepal tree.

2. Sle(eeeee)ep more
   Make sure your body gets 7-8 hours daily. It helps your body recover from the stress of the day and makes you more productive the next day. Decide on a fixed sleeping and waking time so that your body clock adjusts to it. This technique is easy and brings immediate results.

3. Exercise
   No better way to feel rejuvenated than to sweat it out. Hit the gym, go for a jog, or just take a walk, it will relax you and will make you happy.

4. Spend time with friends/family
   Go for a trip with your friends/family. Time off from one’s routine brings happiness to everyone.

5. Smile more
   No better way to feel happy than by spreading happiness. It has been scientifically proven that smiling more brings happiness.