Most interestingly, a lot of people report being out and about and thinking if they could just go home and chill out or watch TV then they will be happy. But other activities, like social gatherings or physical activity, actually make them happy while being at home leaves them feeling restless.
Things that make me really truly happy:
-laying on the beach
-going for a bike ride or playing a sport (running, unfortunately, has the opposite effect)
-good conversation with friends, regardless of the venue
-live music
-curling up in bed with a good book on a cold day
-experiencing something new for the first time, especially places
TIME's suggestions for finding your happiness:
*Be attuned to what gives you genuine satisfaction. Although many people assume that popular activities like watching TV are enjoyable, their own reports generally indicate that they feel more engaged, energetic, satisfied and happy when doing other things.
*Study yourself. To better understand their own happiness, Csikszentmihalyi says, people should systematically record their activities and feelings every few hours for a week or two. In recording your observations, try to focus on how you actually feel, rather than what you think you ought to be feeling or what you expect to feel. Afterwards, note the high points, particularly, and the low ones. Then try to adjust how you spend time according to your findings.
*Take control. Repairing unhappy conditions requires active effort. People often assume external conditions will change for the better or let chance determine their response. That's a mistake. "Get control," Csikszentmihalyi says. When things aren't right, "you have to put in the same effort you would if your business were in trouble. Just as markets move, life changes too."
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1606395,00.html
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