10 Tips to living a happier life

Mike Collette • February 25, 2016

10 Tips to Living a Happier Life

By: Mike Collette

Having been in the fitness industry for over 10 years, I’ve had conversations with people when they’re in the best of moods and sometimes in the worst. All too often, life get’s tricky, things don’t go your way and it can negatively affect your current mindset.

As we all know, being happy is important to our emotional well-being but it can also impact our physical well-being. If you’re reading this and you find it hard to be happy and more so reflect on all the good that you have, here are several strategies that you can do daily to improve your personal happiness.

Remember, action beats intention 10/10.

1.) Begin in Gratitude (B.I.G)

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2.) Smile early and laugh often

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3.) Help others and be Kind

4.) Thank

A man is riding an exercise bike with a baby in a carrier on his back.

5.) Don’t sweat the small stuff

6.) Journal nightly and end with a bright spot

7.) Compliment Others

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8.) Fitness

Nutrition
Sleep
Physical
Mindset

9.) Build Meaningful Relationships

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10.) Failure is Learning

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