Daily Habits of Happy People: How to Be Happy (3/3)

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You can learn the daily habits that happy people use to foster a lasting happiness. These are skills that you can develop. In this video we'll talk about 14 daily habits that happy people practice to create more joy in their lives.
I don’t know about you but the pandemic has seemed to make it harder to feel joy. We spend less time doing things with people we love, we stay home, a lot of people feel depressed, anxious, lonely, tired, or bored.
So let’s get our joy back, let’s stop waiting for something to change before we can feel happy again. Here’s my list of 14 things that I start trying when I want to increase my joy and happiness. And I’m not just talking about coping skills or stuff that feels good in the short term, in my opinion, these are skills that foster a sense of lasting happiness because they line up with the kind of person I want to be.
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@molliesaunders5495 2 года назад

I can’t afford therapy, so everyday I’m gonna watch a video rod yours and write in my journal at the same time. This really helped me to tonight, thank you 😊

@Ann-dh2cx 2 года назад

This is an excellent idea! I hope you are able to find growth and peace for what is troubling you.

@inayatraana4178 2 года назад

i wish the best for you!

@onthe4572 2 года назад

If you look around I'm sure you could find some affordable decent therapy.

@heyu123 Год назад

Yeah it’s a good way to do it. I did therapy but it takes a long time to find a therapist/ psychologist that works well with u. So if this channel works for u then thumbs up

@sarahhunt3066 Год назад

Agree!!

@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar 2 года назад

These tips seriously DO work. Yesterday I was too depressed to tidy the front room. So every time I got up for the bathroom, or to make a cup of tea, I picked up one item and put it away. By the end of the evening the front room was tidy and I got myself a nice early night 🌞

@hope7144 2 года назад

That's awesome !!!! Divide and conquer! One thing at a time

@johnnywishbone932 2 года назад

That’s awesome!

@catwalking4959 2 года назад

Dear Emma Your series has changed my life for the better. Thank you so much.

@sarahs.6377 2 года назад

I don't like habit tracking, actually. I tend to focus on the missed days and I ignore all the checks. And if life happens (as it always does) and I can't cross off my goal (breaking a leg makes it a lot harder to reach your step goal), I'm demotivated. Instead, I have a "menu" of things that I enjoy (bike, yoga, walk, fresh fruits, reading, music...) and I try everyday to pick something from that list - whatever I have the energy for - and I simply focus on enjoying it in the moment.

@Brutusthecreatorofficial4862 2 года назад

Great recommendation!

@BlondeQtie 2 года назад

i am the same! great tip! 🙂

@JK-eq3lh 2 года назад

I do this too! It really helps me focus on all of the things I have done instead of worrying about all the things I didn’t do. I use it for food as well. Instead of thinking about all of the things I shouldn’t eat I set a goal of eating the food I should be eating. It makes it a lot easier to eat healthy because by the time I’ve had a serving of carrots, or spinach, or whatever, I end up craving the bad stuff less and feel more natural motivation to eat healthy foods. Plus I don’t feel nearly as guilty when I eat something unhealthy.

@minj.k 2 года назад

such a great idea

@erinrosecarney3931 2 года назад

Great idea!

@madelinemorales1622 Год назад

Been struggling with major fear and anxiety. I do not know how your videos made it into my feed but I am forever grateful it has. I cannot afford therapy, it's discouraging. But since I found your videos a few days ago, they are helping me manage and now I'm learning how to change my brain. From my heart, thank you so much. You are truly a blessing. GB you. I've made notes of all your tips and gonna start my Joy Habit calendar. 😊

@suzielanctot9687 2 года назад

Hi my name is Suzie. I have a panic disorder. When I feel that I'm going to have a panic attack I usually have to Stop what I'm doing and take slow deep breaths. I tell myself that everything will be ok. God tells me every time I feel one coming. Listening to Christian music usually helps me. I love listening to Chris Tomlin 😍 his music helps me a lot 😊😀

@marisacooper5364 2 года назад

I truly enjoy your support and your generosity of professional knowledge along with genuine tone. Adding your personal stories shows we are all in this together just trying to do the right things and strive towards our best selves to make a positive impact . You are so appreciated.

@Deepa7 2 года назад

Seconded! :)

@sunofpeter2 2 года назад

Never really thought about her videos in that way, her generosity. For that ,my gratitude is truly genuine, what a great person

@kaitlynjensen4171 2 года назад

My husband joined or local youth baseball/softball board and that's been great for him. Giving back and having a sense of fitting into the community and getting out of the house and having some adult time away from the kids has all helped him tremendously.

@midnightmoon3855 2 года назад

I need reminders of things like this, I end up working hard to overcome depression/anxiety and feel good for a while, and then some kind of big stressful event happens and I just come crashing down. Its hard, when you are in the middle of it to pull yourself out and do 'normal'. Not having a support system also makes it hard, so coming to RU-vid to find people like you is extremely helpful. Thank you for what you do.

@Encaris 9 месяцев назад

I feel this and do the same thing. I hope you are doing better now, a year later 😊

@ilikehumans1096 2 года назад

I have severe anxiety. Being able to work from home during the pandemic has done wonders. My stress went down significantly. I am worried about going back to work in an office.

@ARolls-dd2zd 2 года назад

Sometimes when I don't have much energy I just clean the bathroom sink, it's quick and easy and at least something got done.

@flyingcheff 2 года назад

"Feel worser" 😅, that brings me happiness and joy!! Love your channel!!

@realgena1 2 года назад

That was so cute! 😂 She is so cute!

@chrism1518 2 года назад

I’m severely agoraphobic, but I’ve set a goal for myself that works on both my Agoraphobia and my physical health. I’ve started talking intense, long outdoor walks. I’m motivated (don’t like that word but it’s the best I can think of) to do this because my Father passed away in December 2020 after a Pulmonary Embolism cause his already poor health to decline. I’m quite lazy and I don’t want a DVT/PE/Heart attack to take me out at 23

@Ohnoitsruthio 2 года назад

That’s really cool, I hope you’re proud of yourself.

@marijatothemoonandback4752 2 года назад

I know how it feels. If you could afford massage or walk with someone who is close to you it makes all differnt. 💜

@skyblue-lb9kr 2 года назад

you might enjoy walking dogs for the shelter or fostering....

@BJJ_Richie 2 года назад

Gratitude when I find it within , oft mental assertion, but the actual awareness of what we’re grateful for is healing to the soul and elevates us in way we could do with anything else . Fullness of gratitude, is pure freedom

@leilarhymeswithsheila1344 2 года назад

Worth listening to a couple of times. Full of good stuff - particularly like exchanging a beautiful photo each day, reading (Garrison Keillor!), writing down good stuff you experienced, bringing joy to others, rounds of full, slow breathing (do any time). PS. Try planting some seeds on your kitchen counter, nurture them, watch them grow. Extra - take lots of vitamin C and niacin.

@wishIdpaidattention Год назад

Small things are making me despair today like my family selfishness but also a minor thing you said. You can't get worse than worse. Worser is not necessary or grammatical but thanks for your great help and advice.

@elysianfields8461 2 года назад

Uploaded this to my 'daily self care' vids! Thanks for the Positive Boost, Emma!! 🤟❣️

@ANJUSHARMA-xd1is 12 дней назад

Gratitude tonight😊

@speedypete3725 Год назад

I am starting to work on this, that it is just feelings and it will pass and you will see tomorrow. BE HAPPY!!

@izawaniek2568 2 года назад

Thank you for helpful support! I totally agree that small steps towards joy on a daily basis make huge difference in the long run.

@margaretinsydney3856 2 года назад

I started recording good things and gratitude as a Lenten project. I've kept it up because it really does work, and the journal entries are lovely to read back afterwards. Thank you so much for these videos - - I love them!

@livingmy2.0 2 года назад

Yes! I do so many of the things you mentioned here. I especially love being in the outdoors - it's a great way to ground yourself. Happiness is so important for our well being 💛 - Julia

@johnnywishbone932 2 года назад

This channel is the answer to some of my prayers. God Bless you! ✝️❤️

@ernie548 2 года назад

I've had to change from extreme issues. It's about belief imho. The DSM has nothing on how to learn how to feel good about yourself. In the end, working with one very smart PhD, I learned to what I truly believe and spend my time thinking about. It's truly a habit. Joy and feeling good, cannot out-number constant conscious thoughts about the opposite.. Our unconscious gets programmed with *whatever* we spend our time on. It's a real trick to change.

@claudiasindoni661 Год назад

In the spirit of practicing happy habits, I want to thank you so much for your videos, Emma! Words can't even begin to describe how much they've helped.

@Encaris 9 месяцев назад

Those ducks filled me with so much dopamine. Thank you for doing this one outside. Migwetch duckies!🦆🦆

@elainebernarding8495 Год назад

Write gratitudes on the bathroom mirror! I love doing that. Great books. All creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. There are 3 books are they are hilarious. Laugh out loud funny. I never read a book twice except Herriot books and the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.

@Rich.- 2 года назад

January is so dark, not much sunlight plays a big role in depression. This is what works with me… go to Home Depot, and go walk down the aisle with all the bright lights! They are always on, and they are so bright my goodness! You can actually feel the warmth, feels like you’re in Florida. It is so bright and I must say it does something to your mind. Just hang out in the aisle for about 10 minutes, it’s really amazing!

@SuraDoes 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@runningmama4793 2 года назад

Haha! I have done that exact same thing in desperation! I LOVE the lighting aisle at Home Depot!!!

@InHisSservice Год назад

you! never stop doing this, no matter who or what discourages you. you really are making a difference in the world!

@silenthealingfrequencies5t841 2 года назад

Gratitude is so wonderful. It refills your heart.

@dianebunkowski1672 Год назад

You are so amazing! I am so incredibly grateful for you and your free workshop videos 🙏🤗

@donnaodonoghue6058 Год назад

Love this 3 part series. I'd be ever so grateful for a few more like these. Merry Christmas to you, your husband and lovely daughters. Thanks for helping in the past 2 years. 😍

@chickenmomma9239 2 года назад

Just LOVE You!! Thank you for all you do and share!!!

@phionastone5806 2 года назад

Love the idea of taking a picture of something beautiful and sharing it. I will start that today!❤

@darlenefray8654 2 года назад

So good. Thanks, Emma. You've been such a blessing over the last year that I've been watching your videos.

@CharlesBudde-vx6vi 10 месяцев назад

Well presented. Straightforward. Immediately useful.

@VishakaLiyanage-fj1oo Год назад

super insights, very practical approach to change things in small ways thank you.

@lindajones788 2 года назад

You are wonderful Emma. Thank you for making these videos that are so helpful.

@LoveLeighEating23 2 года назад

I’m so glad I found you this evening! Thank you for these videos!🥰

@apryl.connors5155 2 года назад

Love this channel, has helped me a lot over the last year, my mental health has gotten better even though I still have bad days. However, I'm feeling quite sad today. I need lots of prayer for my dog, prayers he doesn't have cancer. Waiting for a test result, about a month later will be doing a blood work for another test. He's 12 years old and I can't bear the thought of losing my boy 💔 I've been crying last few hours. Sorry if this was totally off the subject from this video, but I needed to get it out.

@kathleeninsandiego8694 2 года назад

I'm going through the same thing w my dog. It's difficult.

@tonyabrown1472 Год назад

Thank you so much for your videos! Take care, God Bless you and your family!

@annhamman5096 Год назад

Love your work!

@trinabenyi8791 2 месяца назад

Adding something to my to-do list that I enjoy is something I never even considered. Instead I generally beat myself up for not getting everything on the list done. I will try this, thank you for the suggestion.

@mamadoom9724 2 года назад

I’m loving your channel. Thanks so much!

@nanaman 2 года назад

I meditate all the time once you understand that it is a state of mind you can do it while walking. The best way to describe it would be to feel yourself floating in a way that is calm and quiet with the universe. Nothing distracts, sways or breaks that connection…..you simply stay in the moment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

@johnsmith5354 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this. Thank God for people like you. You help so many people. 🙂

@lilyneva Год назад

I’ll write down these habit-ideas and my values and then schedule into my calendar one daily activity or task that’ll support me in living more in alignment with my values. I’ll tell someone I trust what I’m working on and ‘evaluate’ in 30 days.

@jdiaz4877 2 года назад

so good! i am trying to walk for longer and see different places, it definetly helps me😀😀

@jackiecampbell6611 5 месяцев назад

Emma, you are the best! Thank you so much.

@arintez 2 года назад

This is perfect timing I needed this video today.

@amymills768 2 года назад

Thank you for your wonderful and helpful content. You are such a blessing!

@gabyroldan8151 2 года назад

THANK YOU for taking the time to create such a beautiful and useful video and sharing your knowledge with us! As always, I am so very grateful to have found your channel. Much Love to you and your beautiful family

@starlenephillips4715 2 года назад

Thank you so much for all your helpful videos. I am really grateful for them 💜

@hope7144 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this and all your videos! They are so helpful and you are much appreciated!!

@garydelgaudio5364 10 месяцев назад

Your counseling is awesome,,some apply some don't but there's something for everyone,,mine is adapting to change "what use to be ",how to cope , has been difficult, .

@rhondabarreiro4545 Год назад

Very uplifting, thank you

@MoonlightNothing 2 года назад

Such a sweet voice and caring disposition. Thank You !

@wendellmonster6179 2 года назад

I’m gonna get out and walk more👍 I do crochet which I love !!! that’s my passion so I just made a beautiful baby sweater for my daughters coworker for her baby which is coming in July and it just brings me so much joy to crochet I am a crochet items for friends and family all the time sometimes I give myself just time to relax! and watch a lifetime movie in the afternoon lol I’m trying to learn to go easy on myself and take it slow. Ps Easier said than done some days take care and God bless

@zannaadedigba3936 2 года назад

I just thank God for you!! You are such a blessing , to share your knowledge . Ty so much

@loiwelungu3017 2 года назад

I made some muesli today with the oats i had,it didn't taste like the one I'm used to buying but I'm glad made it.. Doing things that makes me happy 😊

@chebbiereadsandknits672 2 года назад

People forget little daily rituals are so beneficial. While going away for the weekend is great happiness. It’s the little rituals you factor consistently that make you feel great overall.

@Rizko505 2 года назад

thank you so much for your videos! it really helps a lot and this one is just what i needed :D

@jillknowles5015 2 года назад

Thanks Emma, fabulous tips as always. God bless 🙏 xx

@thissunchild 2 года назад

My joy muscles are grown by my daily journaling. Journaling, for me, is very calming; very soothing. I journal before I set off for work for the day.

@julieshaw1452 Год назад

Thanks for your channel. So much of what you share proves the Bible to be true. The JOY of the Lord is your strength!! Joy is different than happiness…

@ARolls-dd2zd 2 года назад

Mowing the lawn made me happy, it's a small lawn and I have a small lawn mower on battery, it goes very quickly, 5 mins and I'm done and it looks clean, fresh, and great!

@CraftsBayou 2 года назад

This is a video that’s going in my weekly reset playlist! I really appreciate doable suggestions. 🥰

@sharynm79 2 года назад

Great idea. How do you create a weekly reset playlist???

@rrmother3748 Год назад

@@sharynm79 You can create playlists within RU-vid! (I'm on a laptop fyi) Just under the video, there's the Like, Share, Download buttons and then a ... menu, right? Click that ... and there's an option in that menu to Save. Click Save, and there's an option to Create New Playlist. Give a name and then save your video! I have approx 500 playlists for different things, lol!

@50mileninja 2 года назад

Oh I forgot, I find my guitar, books, cat, Hong Kong movies, art, and just the accomplishments of my earlier years in taekwondo, drawing, painting and just writing I love the simply act of doodling and random jotting especially my plans and things to do….but I got to get exercising too. music and collecting books about quality also float me 🤩

@judymarkel8029 2 года назад

Being creative grows my joy muscles

@user-vf8ds2wr6c 8 месяцев назад

I just found your channel and have to say that you are absolutely amazing! I've watched so many videos on motivation, how to snap out of a funk, etc. but every time there has been some sort of sales pitch or lack of practical application. You are amazing. Thank you soooo much for keeping it real and providing such sound guidance. Sending you a huge virtual hug! Keep fighting the good fight. :)

@mollyb1983 2 года назад

Just started watching your vids. You're so real and down to earth and practical. Thank you. Glad I decided to click.

@faithcooper8935 2 года назад

I started crocheting again and it brings me so much joy. I just made a flower brooch.

@o-kay368 2 года назад

When your wearing a winter coat and sitting beneath a rain cloud, while simultaneously saying it's a beautiful day, you know your happy :)

@wolfiemedia 2 года назад

Every day IS beautiful, depends on our outlook.

@marciaescobar6142 Год назад

Great tips!

@athenaheart Год назад

I watch 'Therapy in A Nutshell ' ...adds to my joy 😊

@jaysay7350 2 года назад

Whatever this is, I needed it badly. Thanks. I'll be supporting!

@ubernihilist457 Год назад

What gives me joy is watching Emma McAdam's inspiring videos.

@frankducett9 2 года назад

Amazing human you are.

@danidimitrova91 2 года назад

Thank you for all tips! As a person who have some anxiety problems i find your content very helpful in between sessions with my therapist. Sending love from Bulgaria!

@martharevely6738 2 года назад

You are such a blessing to me. Thank you so much!

@jeffbabiak973 Год назад

Thank you !

@RobbyWorld1 Год назад

You're helping a LOT of people. AAA+

@lisalebel6407 Год назад

What brings me joy is reading and my friend amber!!! She really helped me with some very difficult times and helped me get courage

@LV-bk4it Год назад

Excellent!

@Peacefullife0404 Год назад

I love this channel omg ❤

@dardar267 2 года назад

Best advice on the internet! ❤️

@colourlivesinme5332 Год назад

great advice. I love that you make this so accessible. Clean one dish !

@georginaneal6482 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏🏻 more art. Walking. Spend time being grateful 🙂🕊

@TrialTappersMentalHealthTips 2 года назад

Great tips. I avoid the nightly news and meditate. Thanks

@ettamargason7709 Год назад

Great ideas Emma! Thank you! I loved the accountability buddy a lot!

@fluer1724 Год назад

Thank you

@homenhungry4987 2 года назад

I "like" all your videos and subscribed two weeks ago. Anxiety was hitting hard two weeks back, and you helped me so much. Now, I'm hooked on your videos. You have the BEST attitude. You speak like it's just you and the viewer, having a conversation. Thank you SO MUCH for all you do. You are helping SO many of us!!!! --Jack 👌

@GloriaW888 2 года назад

Thank you for this video! ❤️❤️❤️

@living4thekingdom170 6 месяцев назад

What wonderful advice!

@rebeccajones9757 2 года назад

My therapist has me stepping up my gratitude game by adding in WHY I am grateful for things. I agree that making things is awesome too!

@livingmy2.0 2 года назад

Gratitude is so powerful! 💛

@womanclothedinthesunq7574 2 года назад

Thank you shared. love from Albuquerque.

@TorringtonFernandopulle 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this great video , very valuable and inspiring 🙏

@annewright3129 2 года назад

Thank you for your very workable ideas. Once in a while I find myself in the ditch emotionally and encouragement helps.

@mikahist4155 2 года назад

Thank you very much- your channel is very helpful. 🕊

@michaeljoyce9732 Год назад

Oh my this is very good Thanks Emma..Needed it wow ... 💕

@poolfield2 2 года назад

What an up lifting video! After seeing one of your videos last December that mentioned a gratitude diary I started doing it and have only missed a couple of days since. It has really helped with my walk through my experience of depression, I’m so much better than I was in December!