Joy and kindness come from the heart. Sometimes, it can be difficult to be cheerful and optimistic about others. Here is how to succeed in extracting these wonderful qualities.
Steps
Step 1. Feel comfortable with yourself
You are your special person, with your individual characteristics and strengths. Be proud of your qualities and happy with who you are. Understand that even if you think you are not perfect, you can move towards your full potential.
Step 2. Help someone who needs it
Not all people are as lucky as you are, and not all people receive the same amount of love. Try helping them through donations, a food collection, your company or simply by offering a smile. Your dedication will make both yourself and other people happy.
Step 3. Look on the bright side, but be honest
If you're having a bad day, acknowledge it! You don't have to just ignore it. After analyzing the fact that you are having a bad day, come up with ways to make it better. For example, if you are stuck in a strong storm and need to get home quickly, it will be good to recognize it and identify the obstacle. Remind yourself you are very lucky because you are only 5 minutes from home. There is always something positive.
Step 4. Listen
Reassure others, and listen to their thoughts. You may have insights, or even burst into laughter!
Step 5. Keep an open mind
Let things happen as they should. Sometimes they may seem worse than they actually are.
Step 6. Stay healthy
Get enough sleep and eat right. You need all your energy and all your strength to feel your best every day!
Step 7. Don't discourage people
On the contrary, give them incentives so that they can achieve their goals. Show optimism and cheer them on every single step. Your optimism will soon become contagious.
Step 8. Never judge too harshly
Don't judge a person by his outward appearance. That quiet girl at the back of the room might look "menacing", but maybe she could be a football fan just like you! You never know if someday you will be in the same position as him and need a friend. Be a friend.
Step 9. Do something
Get moving, clean your house, wash the dishes, fold the laundry, or start exercising. You will feel that you have done one action and may be inspired to do more and do more!
Advice
- Listen to your mind from time to time, and listen always your heart.
- Go out of home. While being alone is a good thing, loneliness can consume you in the long run. Go for a bike ride on a sunny day or invite a friend for coffee together.
- Always remember to smile. Everyone around you will feel good!
- Don't be negative, cynical or dishonest.
- Say hello to people. Don't just say hello to people you know, let others know that you want to be friends with everyone.
- Music has the powerful ability to arouse emotions; some types of music can promote happiness. Listen to upbeat tunes to lift your spirits and feel better.
Warnings
- While it's important to always feel good about yourself, remember never to be presumptuous. Each of us has our downsides - no one is perfect, not even you.
- Be careful with the opposite sex, kindness can sometimes be misunderstood and interpreted as an attempt to approach. Make sure your intentions are clear if you don't want to.
- Cheerfulness can often be confused with falsehood. Avoid shrill voice tones and don't pretend to be perfect. You would only annoy those around you.
