50 Positive Habits for Women To Live a Happier Life
/Do you find yourself wishing for more joy and satisfaction in your life? Do you want to feel like the best version of yourself? If so, then this blog post is for you!
We all have moments where we don’t feel fulfilled and wish we could turn our lives around. This article will show 50 positive habits that can help make a difference in how satisfied and happy you are.
1. Practice gratitude
Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools you have to be happy. When we are grateful for all that God has given us, it opens our eyes to how blessed and fortunate we truly are.
The more thankful you are for what you have, the less likely you'll focus on material things. Instead, your life will change and be full of joy and happiness.
2. Get up earlier
Do you get stuck in ruts? Do you feel like your life has become routine and that nothing is changing or growing within it?
Why not try this one simple change: set an alarm for the next day and wake up at least 30 minutes before everyone else. Use some of that time to pray, read a good book, or write in a journal.
3. Get out of your comfort zone
If you want to grow as a person, then try doing something new. It could be anything from taking an improv class to trying sushi for the first time or maybe even learning how to play tennis!
You will learn so much about yourself when you do this and it can have lasting effects on other areas in life.
4. Sing loudly
Research has shown that singing can help reduce stress and release happiness chemicals in your body. So next time you feel upset or stressed, sing a song out loud!
You'll be surprised by how much better you will feel afterwards.
5. Exercise
A lot of people wonder if they should start exercising. The answer is a resounding yes!
It will make make you feel good about yourself and it can help reduce stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems.
Plus, it makes your body look good too! So who's up for going to the gym?
6. Spend time with friends
Friends can make a world of difference in your life. If you're feeling down, then call up that friend from college or high school and meet them for lunch!
It'll be good to reminisce on old times and it will help improve your mood. Plus who doesn't want more friends? So go out there and find some!
7. Make a to-do list
Doing this will help you get things done on time and it can improve your productivity.
You'll feel accomplished when you cross items off of your list which in turn means that you are taking control of your life, rather than letting it go by without getting what matters most done.
Try adding these positive habits into your life today.
8. Eat a healthy breakfast
This is key to being more productive and feeling good.
When you have an energy-boosting breakfast, it will help prevent cravings for junk food throughout the day which means that you'll be able to resist temptation easier when someone brings in donuts or cupcakes into work.
You can even save money by packing your own lunch instead of going out!
9. Change your surroundings
Your environment can have a huge impact on how you feel.
So if you are feeling down, try changing up your room or going to a new coffee shop for some fresh air.
You'll be surprised by how much more relaxed and better you will feel when the color of the walls has changed!
10. Go to sleep early
Getting enough sleep is so important for your mood and overall health.
Having a good night's rest will help you be more productive during the day, improve memory function, fight off illness, and also decrease cravings for junk food which means that you'll stay fit longer!
11. Listen to uplifting music
Music can have many benefits such as reducing stress and anxiety.
It can also help improve mood, enhance memory function, reduce pain sensitivity (which means you will feel less hurt by what others say), and it boosts creativity.
So next time your favorite song comes on the radio or Spotify, crank up that volume all the way up!
12. Have a positive mental attitude
Having a positive mental attitude means that you will see the bright side of life and be able to find good in any situation.
This is important because it helps improve your mood, reduces stress, increases happiness levels, and improves overall health.
13. Eat more fruits and vegetables
This can help prevent cravings for junk food which leads us back to number eight.
It also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, improves digestion and bowel function, helps you to manage weight more effectively, can help improve your mood by releasing feel-good chemicals in the brain (like serotonin), and it detoxifies your body!
14. Stop procrastinating
You need to stop putting things off for later because it can have a negative impact on your stress levels.
When you feel stressed, it means that the body has activated its "fight or flight" mode which is not good for overall health and wellness. So stop being lazy!
15. Get organized
Having an organized room/home makes it easier to relax because everything will be in place (unlike my room).
It also reduces stress, improves self-esteem and confidence levels because you will know where things are located, makes it easier to find items that you need (like your car keys), boosts mood by reducing clutter which means more clear thinking!
16. Make a gratitude list
This is important for helping improve overall health and wellness.
It helps reduce stress, improves mental health by helping you to see the positive in life (like having a roof over your head), increases happiness levels because it allows you to focus on things that make you feel good about yourself and what is around you.
17. Spend time with nature
Getting outside can help improve mood, boosts creativity levels which means you'll be more productive, and it can help improve focus which is important for staying on task at work or school.
18. Get involved in community activities
Having a sense of belonging is important for overall health and wellness.
It helps decrease stress levels which means better sleep, boosts confidence by increasing socialization skills, reduces depression symptoms because it allows you to meet new people with common interests (like working out), increases self-esteem when you go out of your comfort zone, and it helps you to develop social skills which can help with work or school.
19. Unplug from technology
This is important for reducing stress levels because it reduces exposure to radiation and electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) that are emitted by our phones, computers, tablets, etc.
It also increases creativity levels by allowing your mind to relax in between tasks, helps you to be more present, and it can help improve your sleep quality which is important for mental health.
20. Be mindful of others
Being kind and considerate is important for improving mental health because it allows us to put our own problems aside in order to help someone else who might be struggling.
When we help others, it reduces stress levels which means more positive thinking will occur.
21. Practice optimism
Having an optimistic outlook on life is important for improving mental health because when you see things in a glass half full way, your mood improves and helps boosts happiness levels.
It also allows us to take better care of ourselves because we are more motivated to be healthy!
22. Practice forgiveness
Being able to forgive someone who has done something wrong is one of the hardest things that you can do because it requires us to let go of our anger and resentment towards them which might make us feel better in the short term but will only hurt us in the long run (because we carry around this negative energy that takes up room in our hearts!)
23. Get enough sleep (a minimum of six hours per night)
Getting enough restful sleep allows us to be well-rested for the next day which helps improve mental health by preventing mood swings, reduces stress levels because it gives your body time to recover after a long day, and helps you to think clearly which means better decision making skills.
24. Nurture your relationships
Being there for those who need us is important because we will feel less lonely and more connected to others which leads to improved mental health.
It also helps us to feel better about ourselves because we are doing something that is selfless and good!
25. Take care of your body
Taking care of yourself by exercising on a regular basis can improve mental health because it releases endorphins which leads to more energy, happiness levels, improved moods etc...
It also helps you to gain more confidence because it increases your self-esteem levels.
26. Develop new skills/hobbies
Having a hobby or learning something new is important for improving mental health because it keeps our brains active!
It also helps us to be content by increasing happiness levels, improves focus which leads to better productivity, and reduces stress levels.
27. Learn how to say no (to the things that aren't important)
Saying "no" when we need to is good for mental health because it allows us more time and energy in order to focus on what's truly important like our families, friends, careers etc.
It also helps us to feel more in control of our lives which improves self-esteem and confidence levels.
28. Find healthy ways to deal with stress (meditation, exercise etc.)
When we are stressed out about something it's important for mental health that you find a way to relieve your stress because when too much is stored up inside it can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses.
It also helps us think clearly so we can make better decisions when it comes to our health because we are in a more calm state of mind.
29. Stay hydrated
Having at least eight glasses of water a day is important for our health because we won't feel as sluggish and lethargic which can lead to improved mental health.
It also makes you more aware of your thirst levels (which means it's easier to stay on top of your daily goals!)
30. Be realistic about things
Being able to see things from a clear perspective is important because it allows us to make better decisions about the things that we focus on in our lives and helps us prioritize what's truly important.
It also leads to less stress levels because you won't worry as much about trying to be perfect with everything you do.
31. Don't sweat the small stuff
It's important for mental health to not let the small things bother you because it will lead to stress, anxiety, and other negative feelings that can affect your life in a bad way.
It also helps us make better decisions about our lives (because we won't be as worked up over little details!)
32. Keep an open mind when it comes to trying new things
Having an open mind is important for mental health because it reduces stress levels, allows us to grow as individuals by exploring the world around us and meeting new people that we would have never encountered otherwise.
It also helps improve happiness levels because you won't be afraid of change.
33. Allow yourself to be happy
It's important for mental health to allow ourselves happiness because it makes us feel good about who we are as people and will lead to positive energy around those that we're close with.
34. Let go of things that aren't important
It's important for mental health to detach yourself from the little details in life because it will allow you more time and energy to focus on what truly matters.
35. Leave time for yourself every day
It's important for mental health to make time for yourself every day because it allows you to explore new things that interest you, meet new people, etc.
It also helps improve happiness levels by making us feel like we are in control of our lives (because we get to do what makes us happy!)
36. Don't compare your life with others
Comparing our own lives to the lives of others is important for mental health because it will only lead to negative feelings and emotions.
37. Don't take on too many projects at once
It's important for mental health not to take on too many projects in one go because it can cause you to become overwhelmed and stressed out.
38. Let yourself have fun
Allowing ourselves to have a bit of "me time" here and there is important for mental health because it allows us to recharge our batteries, reduce stress levels etc.
It also helps improve happiness levels by making you feel less stressed out.
39. Schedule your daily tasks in advance
Scheduling our daily tasks ahead of time is important for mental health because it allows us to reduce stress levels, feel more in control of our lives etc.
It also helps improve happiness levels by making you feel like you are taking care of things.
40. Don't think too much about the future
It's important not to worry excessively about the future because it will lead to stress and anxiety. It also helps improve happiness levels by helping you focus more on today than tomorrow!
41. Don't think too much about the past
It's important not to worry excessively about the past because it will lead to stress and anxiety, making us feel like we can't move forward with our lives etc.
42. Let yourself be sad and angry sometimes
Letting ourselves feel emotions like sadness and anger is important for mental health because it allows us to release these feelings we have stored up.
It also helps improve happiness levels by allowing us time to process things in a healthy way, makes it easier to move on from hard times, etc...
43. Do things that are good for your body
It's important to do things that are healthy, both physically and mentally so you can improve happiness levels by feeling better about yourself.
44. Improve the way you spend your leisure time
Improving how we use our spare time is important for mental health because it will allow us to improve self-esteem levels, make new friends, etc.
45. Don't complain
Complaining about things is important for mental health because it will only cause stress and anxiety, making us feel worse about ourselves etc.
46. Be kind to yourself
Being kind to your own self is important for mental health because it allows us to be more compassionate towards others, reduces anxiety etc.
47. Try and be more optimistic
Being more optimistic is important for mental health because it helps reduce anxiety, makes us feel more hopeful about the future etc.
It also helps improve happiness levels by helping you to see things in a positive light.
48. Spend as much time as possible with family and friends who make you happy
Spending as much time as possible with family and friends who make us happy is important for mental health because they can help cheer you up, provide a shoulder to cry on etc.
49. Take care of your needs
Taking care of your needs is important for mental health because it will help you to feel more confident, improve self-esteem etc.
50. Remember the good things in life
Remembering all the good things we have going on makes us happier and reduces anxiety about not having as many things etc.
Final Thoughts
You can never have too many habits that are good for you. There are so many out there!
It's important to remember that while some may seem small, they can have a big impact on your happiness levels and overall mental health.
In order to be happy, you need to take care of yourself first - this means physically AND mentally :)
If these habits were helpful in any way, don't forget to share them with your friends and family!