Even Though You're Not Always Happy, Here Are 5 Simple Ways To Enjoy Life

JAKARTA – In the midst of busy work and other daily activities, many people wonder how to enjoy every journey of life. Although not always happy, sadness still comes, and problems always greet, enjoying each process can be done simply.

According to author Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., to make life more enjoyable maybe everyone has their own way. A few simple steps can be taken to make each day more meaningful.

1. Maintain healthy relationships

Relationships contribute greatly to increasing your happiness, life satisfaction and psychological well-being. Reported by Verywell Mind, Tuesday, December 7, scientific research also proves that positive relationships and getting a support system from those around you make you more able to enjoy life.

2. Appreciate everything that is good

Enjoying life can be interpreted as appreciating every presence, including appreciating everything that is good. Apart from being good, feelings of sadness can still be controlled when appreciating it as a process.

3. Take time to relax

Due to a hectic schedule, have you ever felt that 24 hours a day is still not enough to complete an assignment? According to Scott, life is busy but everyone needs time to relax and enjoy it.

4. Running a healthy lifestyle

Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise, eating nutritious foods, sleeping and drinking enough are simple ways to enjoy life into old age. A balanced emotional state is also greatly influenced by a healthy body.

5. Thankful

Gratitude is an expression of gratitude that comes from acknowledging something good has happened to you due to the involvement of someone or others and an impersonal source such as nature or a divine entity.

A study published in the Journal of Health Psychology, proves that gratitude can improve sleep quality, body immunity, self-esteem, relieve stress, lower blood pressure, and live more optimistically.

Those are simple ways to be able to enjoy life more. Is there a way to enjoy life that you do other than the steps above?

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