Being Happy
It's great to feel good! Did you know there are lots of ways you can help yourself feel happy? Check out some tips for feeling good about yourself and your life:
- Get moving. When you exercise, your body makes chemicals called endorphins that help you feel good.
- Sleep tight. Being tired can wreck your mood. In fact, studies show that people who don't sleep enough could be at higher risk for depression.
- Eat right. If your body isn't getting the fuel it needs, you can feel sluggish or grouchy. Read all about nutrition to ensure you get all the right vitamins and minerals.
- Build positive relationships. Connecting with people who care about you can really boost your mood. It is important to make friends and create healthy relationships.
- Help others. Helping other people can give you a sense of purpose and pride. It's great to do good in the world! Connect to your community, and find ways to volunteer.
- Stay true to you. You are someone special! Try ways to keep track of your best traits and to boost your self-esteem. Don't let anyone drag you down. How you feel about yourself affects how you feel about life overall.
- Try something new. Another way to feel good about yourself is to take on a new activity.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health (OWH), GirlsHealth. (Updated 2015, February 11). Your feelings: Being happy. Retrieved June 4, 2024, from https://www.girlshealth.gov