10 steps to happiness, or break free from chronic hate, addiction, anxiety and depression
1. Getting a job
i.e. gaining self-worth and financial independence
2. Becoming fit
e.g. doing flexibility, strength and cardio
3. Fulfilling our basic needs
e.g. getting enough rest, eating healthily, sunbathing, etc.
4. Having fun
e.g. dancing, travelling, gardening, etc.
5. Embracing mundane activities
e.g. cooking, cleaning, checking bills, etc.
6. Developing resilience
e.g. taking cold showers, intermittent fasting, trying new experiences, etc.
7. Not giving energy to what makes us unnecessarily stressed
e.g. the news, social media, people who don’t appreciate us, etc.
8. Taking time to understand ourselves
e.g. introspection, journaling, analysing our dreams, etc.
9. Getting involved in the community
e.g. shopping locally, volunteering, engaging in civic activities, etc.
10. Building strong relationships
e.g. being able to say what we really think, accepting each other’s differences, apologising, etc.