10 Simple Habits Proven to Make You Happier

Self-acceptance may be the Key to happiness help reduce stress and feelings of depression significantly.

A  survey of 5,000 people found a strong link between self-acceptance and happiness, despite the fact that it’s a habit not frequently practised.

A lack of self acceptance leads to feelings of low self esteem, low self worth and a lack of self confidence.

A lack of self confidence is the single biggest factor in holding people back from finding their true potential

The study identified 10 habits that contributed to happiness

Here are the 10 habits, the scores were how often they performed each habit:

Giving: do things for others — 7.41

Relating: connect with people — 7.36

Exercising: take care of your body — 5.88

Appreciating: notice the world around — 6.57

Trying out: keep learning new things — 6.26

Direction: have goals to look forward to — 6.08

Resilience: find ways to bounce back — 6.33

Emotion: take a positive approach — 6.74

Acceptance: be comfortable with who you are — 5.56

Meaning: be part of something bigger — 6.38

Where do you score on these 10 category's?

(You’ll notice that the first letters spell out the words GREAT DREAM.)

The survey showed that one of the largest associations between these happy habits and reported happiness was for self-acceptance which strongly was the second lowest category practiced

Increase your self-acceptance

Here are three ways to boost your self-acceptance, as suggested by the researchers:

“1. Be as kind to yourself as you are to others. See your mistakes as opportunities to learn. Notice things you do well, however small.

2. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to tell you what your strengths are or what they value about you.

3. Spend some quiet time by yourself. Tune in to how you’re feeling inside and try to be at peace with who you are.”