35 Effective Habits of Happy People

Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate. So practice happy thinking every day. Cultivate the merry heart, develop the happiness habit, and life will become a continual feast. ~ Peale, Norman Vincent


These are the habits of happy people. How many of these habits do you possess? The more you have the happier you will be.


 1. They enjoy what they do every day and there is never a dull moment in their life.
 2. They have the habit of living in the present with no thoughts about yesterday and tomorrow.
 3. They have the habit of keeping fit.
 4. Family always comes first for them.
 5. They are well-connected with friends and relatives.
 6. They get peace of mind with no negative feelings such as jealousy, anger, or resentment.
 7. They enjoy the simple pleasures of everyday life.
 8. Their thinking is always positive.
 9. They are early risers.
10. They are organized in their daily activities.
11. They sleep well with a clear conscience.
12. They take breaks while at work.
13. They go slow to appreciate the things that are happening around them.
14. They smile and acknowledge people they meet.
15. They react to negative events positively.
16. They are learners and they accept changes and new ideas.
17. They are hopeful and confident.
18. They are enthusiastic about living life and they welcome every new day eagerly.
19. They fill their heart with positive emotions like love, kindness, and forgiveness.
20. They enjoy and are contented with what they have.
21. They count their blessings instead of their troubles.
22. They dress smartly and project a positive image.
23. They live within their means.
24. They look for solutions instead of dwelling on problems.
25. They extend random acts of kindness.
26. They work with their heart and take responsibility for what they do and they
       are proud of their work.
27. They deal with others sincerely and honestly.
28. They do things with focus.
29. They act instead of reacting.
30. They love and appreciate the way they are.
31. They are resilient and are not easily defeated.
32. They look at things from an optimistic perspective.
33. They ask for what they want.
34. They just do it; they do not procrastinate.
35. They are competent in what they do, thereby gaining trust and authority.


Start today and develop the effective habits of getting happiness in life.