How To Be Happy | Mimi Ikonn 

This is exactly what I need right now... Going thru a pretty intense period of depression right now, and I really really want to get out of this rut. I especially like the last tip, to have a purpose, and I think that's probably what I'm missing right now. It's good to know what the root issue is, so one can figure out what to do about it, so thank you for leading me to that :)

Love, love, love this video, Mimi. So many powerful points. 1. Change your perspective. Happiness is a choice. 2. Like attracts like. Surround yourself with like-minded people, happy people, uplifting people. 3. Cultivate a spiritual + meditation practice. 4. Be consistent. 5. Reflect. Use a gratitude journal in the morning and evening to center yourself, ground yourself. 6. Radiate love. Be love, accept love, give love, love love. 7. Be okay with imperfections. You won't be happy all the time. Embrace all emotions. Even tragedy is a beautiful thing because it transforms you and sets you on your life's path. Also, not being happy is often universal intelligence trying to tell you something, something needs to change or maybe you need more of something. 8. Find your purpose. Find your life's purpose. Set intentions, clear, specific, precise intentions on what you want for your ideal life. Clear, focused intentions are powerful, powerful things. Thanks Mimi for yet another great video!

I'd like to add one thing - DON'T BE AFRAID OR ASHAMED TO BE HAPPY. That's not about me but I'm pretty sure many people have problems with it. Thanks sooooo much for the video, Mimi! Your tips are really usefull and you are so inspiring)

Mimi for President!! ❤️😂🕊

You are such a lovely person! I will go to sleep now - happy and curious about my new plans for tomorrow. Thank you for inspiring me. I send you a lot of love and a strong hug! Xoxo Nana from Germany

finally !! i have found someone who agrees me about the NEWS!!!!!!!!!

For 4 years i thought it was impossible for me to be happy, i was very depressed and pessimistic about life, i was in a really dark place, i am still a very sad person.. But finally i want to change my life, try to get to a better place, i am so scared i will feel broken on the way, but i can't stay in this dark place forever, this video helped me so much, thank you, you gave me really good advises, i will build my journey to happiness on these advices. I wish everyone a good day/week/year/life, and stay happy!

Thank u I have depression and I really need to get out of this old pattern of being sad and tired.

I've been in kind of a dark place for a few weeks for stupid reasons, and this video really helped me! Thank you so much Mimi!

It’s been 3 years I have been watch this video every times I get lost, thank you so much!

Спасибо тебе огромное, Мими! It is so powerful video for me, and I think not just for me. You are a great person. When I have some difficults, problems or I'm not in good mood or something like this, I start watching your talking videos. You inspire me all the time and because of you, your positive energy, I know, that I can do everything in my life. Thank you very much!

You are just a beautiful person inside & out, Mimi! I love watching your videos because you are so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing these tips with the world!! They were all completely spot on target & are so necessary in everyone's lives!! Love this!!!!

spot on video! this video is literally how to explain when you're having a terrible time in your life and think why is this happening to me and years after you see why :) it's almost like your bad experiences are now helping potentially thousands! :)

Hi Mimi, I am grateful to you for doing this video. I went through hard and sad times recently;and, seeing your videos among other positive and happy youtubers helped me go through this experience. I will be forever grateful for the positive energy you (and also Alex & Leyla) transmit to my "bubble". I want you to know that you are one of my role models and I look up to you not only in the fashion sense but also in my lifestyle. I wish you all the best and I hope your shine keeps as strong so you help others like you did with me. Namaste xxxxx

two things..i love you & i'm grateful for you :) ..thank you

Hi! I am from Argentina. Now I am in a difficult moment for me. I started to feel depression and sadness. Watching your videos there are lots of thing I can try to get better. Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts. You seems a nice person, I am sure you are, and thanks again. It is very motivating.

Wow! I went into this video expecting your usual 'just be positive, blah blah blah' video that I often see by beauty-guru types, but was surprised to watch a video that was actually really insightful and helpful! Congrats on making a video, that so many people have attempted to make, so well!

When I first watched this video, it was like I was blind and I just saw the light! I am 18 years old and I am going through many changes in my life that made me so negative and depressed... Now I'm changing ( not trying to change - thank you Alex ) my hole attitude and way of thinking and this video is so inspiring! A big thanks to you and your husband, you are life changers!

hi mimi i m rania moroccan girl living in paris i needed some joy today coz i had an accident today i was alone in the hospital my bf and parents dont live in paris i feel better after seeing ur video i was so down :( i always watch ur videos but never comment i wanted to thank for the good vibes and karma u spread on internet thank you somuch kisses :)

The point is that almost everyone knows this little steps, they're so obvious! But when you have them just in your head, not structured and think, that they are too simple to change your life, you don't use them. So thank you, Mimi, you make this list of things organized in my head and push me (as always) towards better life :) Have a nice day!

Не чьи видео так не мотивируют, как ваши с Алексом! После просмотра словно бабочки в животе, хочется что то делать хорошее, меняться в лучшую сторону) безумно вам благодарна! Счастья вам и крепкого крепкого здоровья!

You really changed my perspective on the whole "surround yourself with positive people" concept. It doesn't have to always be physical. Surrounding yourself constantly with videos, ideas, books, quotes that make you truly happy is also a huge part of that concept and I had never thought about it in that way until you mentioned it in this video.

New Video on How to Be Happy :) xx Mimi

Ahh finally someone who agrees with me!! THE NEWS IS TOXIC! I stopped watching the news YEARS ago and it definitely eliminated a ton of negativity in my life. If it’s ever on in a waiting room and I even just glance at it I’m instantly sucked into a web of negativity. Glad to hear you agree, much love from Canada 🇨🇦❤️

It was a very wise and useful for all of us video! You drew our attention to such simple and obvious things that can change our perception of the world, our thinking, in the end - our life...that's just incredible!!! Thank you so much! You're just amazing!!! Much Love from Ukraine

Mimi you're ALWAYS such an inspiration to me! Thanks to you I changed my diet more than a year ago and I feel so much better now, I educate my self. And I see life differently, I have goals and I work hard to get out of my confort zone. You really changed my life and I had to tell you. Big hug to you.

Mimi I literally come to your channel to find this video that I saw few times ago, because I need it again! Right now in this period of my life! You are fantastic and I really want to trying to include all these advices in my life!! Thank you thank you thank you with all my heart! A big hug for you! La Delc from Lucca

Hi Mimi, I too suffered from severe depression and I have been doing a lot of the things you mentioned in your video before watching it and you are so right! it's been a long journey but it's so worth it and I'm feeling so well lately. self growth is the best gift you can offer yourself 😊 Thank you for all these positive words😍

I always like your videos but especially i love that one! When you say dont watch the news it hit me there is someone thinks just like me about the news and hugs, about happiness. Kisses and love from Turkey!

Mimi, you are wise beyond your years, you are old soul! And you radiate so much beauty, in and out. Thank you for this beautiful video.

Hey Mimi, could you make a video on how to have patience with difficult people especially at work.

This video couldn't come at a better time. My stress level grew this week and I thought I was losing it. This video is just what the doctor ordered. Thank you Mimi for your amazing words. I feel so uplifted

Please understand that there is a difference between having low mood/ being anxious, and anxiety disorders/clinical depression.

I have watched this video several times, we all have ups and downs through life, you can get through anything with the right attitude. Thank you for the help, because sometimes even when you know what you need to do its hard to make a decision until someone else helps you, or shows you how to solve your problem.

No ONE and no THING can make you happy. Happiness comes from inside us, not external. If you say that your boyfriend or wife doesn't make you happy anymore, they not only can't make you happy but why should they? It's hard enough for each human to evolve inside to find happiness within themselves and no matter how many things they do for you, no one can make you happy for real. Buying gifts and standing on your head for someone just to make them happy is like putting a band aid on top of cancer. Each person's journey in life is to find a way to be happy or at least content on their own amidst all the ups and downs of life. If you say you aren't happy due to a person, you already lose because you are giving up your personal power to another person and being too weak to do your own inner work yourself. Our life on earth is a classroom and how much we evolve inside and how we choose to interact with others shows whether we die winners or losers. Don't spend your life looking to others or things to make you happy, because there are very poor, very sick, and people who are alone in life that have found a way to be happy despite their circumstances. I always remember this video that shows these kids in Africa somewhere who don't have a playstation and probably only eat once a day. They were laughing and smiling while hitting an old flat ball with a stick, I see mothers who work 3 jobs to take care of their 2-4 kids with no help from family who are joyful for their life and don't blame the world. It's easier to blame others for your lot in life but perhaps those with more are unhappy too. Life is a journey of ups and downs, the ups are gifts and the downs are lessons, don't make it more than it is. You WIN when you die HAPPY, but you die alone and you die penniless because no ONE and no THING is buried along with you.

I don't watch the news either- but there are a few odd moments I do catch myself reading something or watching a clip. Then I remember why I don't watch the News. I can feel myself getting so over whelmed with emotion and there is nothing to can do about the situation that happening. Then I stop close my eyes and send LOVE out to the world. That is all I can do. My little part. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

I really like your channel, I'm not really into girly youtube channels but yours is very different. I think we could have been friends if we met. You seem very balanced, fashionista but not shallow, a succesful business woman but not scary, vegan and eco-conscious but not an annoying lesson giver, beautiful but not boastful, a traveler but not a style-less backpacker (you know what I mean) and Alex have a lot in common with my husband....

Right on point, Mimi. One day I had an epiphany & realized that we can live in a space of love or in the space of fear. That we are responsible for every decision in our lives & each decision comes with a consequence which ultimately is what defines our lives. I am a student of Oprah & the tons of people I was able to connect with because of her. She said "find like minded people." I have learned many things from the good & the not so good. Coming across you & Alex is a gift to me which I am very happy & grateful for because you both inject hope, kindness, wisdom, fun, innovation & growth. It all sums down to love. Thank you. I send you many hugs all the way from Chicago.

Love you and your positive attitude soooo much!! Feeling super depressed right now & after watching your video it made me smile! Whenever you're in New York, I'd love to meet you very much!!!! Left an email about two months ago, haven't gotten a response, but maybe you'll read it soon. Hoping so! Lots of love 💖💖💖

you are such an amazing person! for the last three weeks I feel suffocated. I am a student In school and call it stress but sometimes it feels like I can't breathe and I'm being confined in this box, this box with my guilt, shame, etc.. everyone has problems and I am trying my best and Tomorrow I am going to implement meditating into my life. Thanks Mimi!

can you please, make a video about medition?💞💋

Hey Mimi, I watched this video 4 / 5 years ago and made the conscious decision to take your words into action. Lately I’ve noticed that I am not as calm and happy as I used to be, complaining and judging more. Thats why I am rewatching this video. And WOW, you shaped me so much, I am so grateful to have you virtually in my life for 4 years now!!

Can you do a video on how to meditate? Or recommend someone on RU-vid that teaches it? Thanks Mimi! ❤️ xx

I myself am going through a tough time right now, like depression and anxiety. Watching this gives me hope that one day all of this will pass, and that I will have a balance in my life. Thank you so much for making this video!!

"You're the average of your top 5 friends." Watching your video, I realized that I don't have so many friends. Actually I don't have any friend at this point in my life. My old friends moved town or moved country. I'm constantly meeting new people at work or trough my husband, but I don't click with them. I choose to spend my time alone rather than being surrounded by people that I don't like. I think it's harder to make good friends when you are not in school anymore. What do you guys think?

One day i was in such as a sad situation. To distract my mind, i searched on RU-vid how to be happy. This is the video i chose to watch. Ever since i started watching each and every video of you and Alex's channel .. Dear mimi, you dont know me or cant see me.. but your videos helped me to eliminate sadness and negativity in my life. ( even though i am still working on it). Thanks a lot mimi. love you

This is so inspirational xx

Mimi, for me you are my inspiration, my mentor. You taught me how to slowly be more and more happy and enjoy life. You remind me to keep happy and with all this kind of videos you remind me again and again to still positive. Seriously, you've change my life-style and I'm so grateful for that. Happiness is a choice that you discovered to me and I cannot thank you enough for that

I loved your video Mimi, but I also have a question, I actually asked this same question to Alex in one of his videos a while ago but never got a reply from him. You say, surround yourself with positive people and I'm totally agree with that, but how can you do that if maybe the negative ones are your parents... family?? You just cant stay away from them if they are your family. Hope you can answer! Love you Mimi!

I don’t have a lot of friends, very few female friends. I am working to change that. I realized it’s me, I am the common denominator. Yes it’s also due to things that have happened to me when I did put myself out there but I do not want that to be an excuse. I am a good friend I just do not have many and with women the ones I’ve been close to often don’t last. It makes me sad and only makes me feel alone and down. So I will add meditation into my daily practice. I watch these types of videos and I do read so I’m hoping to be headed in the right direction. Thank you 🙏🏾

I'm glad I have my own Mimi I can call ahah. My mom thinks and does just like you. She's my mentor

I watched this video when it came out, it helped me a lot. I looked it up today 9 years later because I really needed to hear this..

"You're the average of your 5 friends" .... Looks around... No friends... Lol

Every since I started watching ur videos my life changed I feel so much more positive and I'm such a happy person Thank you so much mimi

I have NO good friends all fake friends

Thank you so much for this video, I have been dealing with depression for over 10 years and watching this really made me feel that there's a way out. You give practical and easy-to-follow tips that really help, and it's important for me to let you know that even from across the world- You are a huge inspiration to me.

When you have depression, all of this sounds like bullshit.

Thank you so much, Mimi, for this! You made me cry, because your advice really hit me hard. By nature, I'm a joyful person, but a lot of times I get in my own way and hold myself back from full happiness. I appreciate you for sharing your heart.

You used two phrases from the Bible... whether u knew it or not :P I hope you know Jesus....❤️💕❤️💕✝ God loves u mimi u r so precious

You are such an Inspiration for me! At the moment i'm on a point in my life where i'm feeling depressed, have no idea what to do next and don't have any selfconfidence to change.. But this Video shows myself what really matters in life! Thank you for this Mimi!

Hi Mimi! I know there's tons and tons of comments, and probably you're not gonna read this, but i really wanted to thank you!! My life is changing A LOT since I started to see your videos and Alex's videos, you guys make me see everything with so much clarity, I feel incredible, I always try to make what you teach me to reality, I'm just so grateful that I found you!! ♡ So much huges and love from Mexico!!! ♡

I'm from Azerbaijan, I grow up with a very happy family always dancing and singing but when I moved to Sydney I faced to depression and anxiety, I was feeling down today but your video help me to think more! I always looking a way in my life to be happy and happiness :)

i love how u r mature and not extremely silly for attention like how alot of other people are on youtube ..... not being mean i just wanted to call u out on a thing u do which i appreciate

Don't watch the news is true for me. I am kinda addicted to News. Be positive and show kindness to all. Lady you're doing a great job. Keep up the good work. 😁🙌

Dearest mimi Thank you for this video. Just in time when I needed a positive energy bubble towards me. Going through so many changes of late..I choose happy.. I choose to be happy no matter what. Yes I will buy fresh flowers each day.. Read books I love..

I love that you put in.. don't watch the news! :) My husband and I havn't watched the news for years, it's so depressing and as you say, we can't do anything about it and if something huge happens we will find out through other people or social media. Thanks mimi

One thing that really helped me is the Happiness workshop of the Art Of Living Foundation. It teaches this power meditation technique. Simple. Life Changing.Happy 24x7... a much try

I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love your videos! I think that another really important tip in particular is if you work from home get out of the house! Take a walk and be active and be curious about the world around you, and always smile.

This video changed my life. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! For being exactly who you are! And helping people around the world! Hello from Houston !

Hello dearest Mimi, I am working on myself to stay happy and greatful since ca 1 year now and I must say it is life changing! I just sent this video to my best friend to learn and I hope it will change her life! thank you for trying to make the world more positive! thank you so much :)!

OMG, i can't agree more with all that you said. I was really depressed a couple of years ago and one day i've decided to be happy, i started a journal, i got rid of negative people, i pushed myself into doing things that were scary for me (talk to strangers, go to the cinema alone...). One of the things that really helped me, was listening to self-hypnosis video before sleeping, it realy helped me, i guess it's a kind of meditation :) You give great advices, i hope you'll help a lot of people.

In Islam we meditate 5 times daily. It's called salaah. You literally leave all your problems as soon as you start the salaah. It's magical! I loved this video Mimi!

Wow this really lifted me up! I'm a 13 year old girl from Australia who had difficulty with depression anxiety ocd and anorexic even. I know now that being sad isn't the answer plus this video really helped! Thank you!

This video was made in 2014, but it yet continues to help me and push me to think positive. Thank you so much Mimi

Your videos are lifesavers for me! You have no idea how big of an impact you have on my life everyday and I'm so grateful for you to be part of my life! You help me grow in so many ways and I thank you so much for that Mimi! Sometimes, I really feel like we are friends even though we have never met, but I truely believe on day we will! Thank you Mimi Ikonn! :) Love from Canada xxx

I really enjoy these types of videos from you. I can tell that you sincerely believe and support the advice you give to people. I am seventeen years old and I feel like these types of videos really have helped my self development so far and I hope to become better and I grow older..sweet like wine

I know this post is 5 years ago but I can't help but have to comment. Finally, I'm so thrilled to have found someone who share the same feel as me "Don't watch the News, ever" And yes, people are telling me its ignorant not to watch News. Reason is the same as Ms Mimi "The News are just Never feed of ending negativity".

I totally agree with all the tips especially on not watching news, meditation, and reflection. You have so much discipline in you, Mimi! Thank you for sharing your experiences and tips with us. You are truly an inspiration to this world. You're very, very beautiful by the way.. inside and out! Love you! 😘 Hugs from Philippines.

I haven't even finished watching this video yet and I already know it has changed my life.

Thank you Mimi for your words, they make me happy and hopeful.

Thank you. Your video came to me just at the right time. I needed to get myself together and I did not know how. Now I do. Today I am going to be happy.

You couldn't have uploaded this at any better time. I had such an emotionally draining day and i needed to hear all of this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤

I feel so good. Thanks. This is exactly what I needed. I have just gone through a breakup. It wasn't terrible but I couldn't get myself to being happy as I was so used to being happy only when I was with him. I am pushing myself to enjoy life as it is. This video was just what I needed. I am sure it will take time for me to heal as it was almost 5 years. But now I pledge to myself to be grateful about everything. After all whatever happens, happens for the best. - love from India :)

Mimi, you have and you are in the process of changing my life. And if you are able to do that I'd be grateful to you. Because everything you share is worth learning from. Thank you so much! Much love :* xoxo

I think it's really nice that you made the journal idea available for free, but also made a pretty premade journal for purchase. It's very kind, but also business smart. Who knew you could be both? :)

you're really inspiring. when i have a bad day i watch your talking videos and i feel better and more positive. but it's the hardest thing in my life to connect with positive people and make friends.. when i realised that i my old friends were never really there for me i left hopping that i'll meet people that i could make serious conversations and that i'll be more positive and HAPPY .... about 5 months now i am desperately lonely and i think that my life just passes by

Thanks Mimi for the amazing video. Meditation is one of the things that we practice five times a day as a muslims and we knew it since prophet Mohammed. You are so inspiration Mimi, big loves from Dubai ❤️!

Mimi, you're such a lovely & happy person!! i know meditating isn't easy but i like doing it. meditation helps me keep calm & focused

I can't stop watching this over and over again!!!! You are such a beautiful person inside and outside!!!!

I'm so glad I came across your morning routine, which subsequently led me to this video! I'm in a part of my life where I'm really trying very hard to strength myself and grow, in all ways - physical, mental, emotional. So thank you so so much!! x

It's incredible how I feel after I've watched this. You are ispiring and motivating me. I feel more energetic and powerful and tendentious. Thank you! I love you ❤️🤗

I'm usually a happy person, however I have a lot of negative people in my life for example my step mum and my dad ,they are constantly causing problems for me. They make me feel really depressed , when I get away from them I become so happy and this video also helped me . Thank you PS you are beautiful ❤❤❤❤

just watching this video gave me alot of energy and positivity i will absolutely keep these tips in mind i'm sure they will help me to keep happy and achieve my goals i've been following you mimi for a long time and you've changed my life alot i really appreciate the way you think and how you spread smile and happiness to us and people around you just watching you makes me feel better , i love you mimi

You truly are an inspiration Mimi. Just listening to this made me feel more happy. I cried a lot during this video but surely I feel good right now. I feel like everybody needs to have a bestfriend like you! And surely I consider you mine. Please, if you don't mind, make a video about meditation, it would be amazing and apreciated by a lot of viewers I guess! I love you Mimi, keep doing your thing, you deserve the best! ❤️

Mimi I think you are amazing. I like that you talk about serious subjects. You make it easier for me to understand the world and understand myself. Thank you very much and keep on growing

Thanks mimi! Just got my five minute journel. Starting november 1. SO EXITED!!!

Don't watch news is really great idea. For example, I live in Ukraine and every day on our TV we see horrible news about my country. And u know it's so effect on my mood and I can think about it all day. So one day I decided stop watch TV. And this is really helped me and sometimes I can think that situation in my country little bit better. And thank u, Mimi. Your videos are so good :)

This is so great. You are so articulate. Love your videos, positive and inspiring as always! :D

Dear Mimi, it was such a pleasure to listen to you and watch your happy face emitting positive energy. Your ideas are simple but very practical and well-wroking in real life. Many blessings to you and your family. I wish you a happy life and look forward to your new wonderful videos. Thank you for the great work you do for the humankind. Many blessings to you!

I consider myself a positive person, but lately i had been feeling anxiety about a lot of things and i have negative thoughts about myself. I watched this video and i felt better and i'm thinking to be more and more positive and think that is just a bad moment and that i will get out of it, thank you so much Mimi for always making me feel better, you are a beautiful person inside and out and i appreciate and love your advices :) thank you!