"Sometimes you don't have to say anything—you just know when things are right," a buddy of mine once said to me.
Though her faith in human intuition is immensely appreciated, there are times when words are actually rather required. Are you heading toward a happy life?
What is your instinct telling you? Here are 5 surefire ways to determine if you truly are or not.
1. You have no trouble sleeping at night. While our sleeping patterns don't always reflect our level of achievement, they do provide insight into the stability of our mental state. The likelihood of achieving peace of mind when we go to sleep increases with our general level of happiness.
2. You don't have any negative craving We often seek out actions that we know would hurt us but nonetheless plan to take them while we're feeling self-destructive. Our guilty pleasures will not be necessary if we are eating healthily, abstaining from vices, and simply leading a good life.
3. Your interpersonal connections are flourishing. It should go without saying that cheerful individuals attract other people. When you exude a sense of contentment, others will gravitate towards you in search of positive energy.
4. You try new things more. We only feel comfortable reaching out in a familiar atmosphere. You're growing if you're accepting opportunities you would have turned down before. Happiness and its wonderful happiness must be nearby.
5. Stay present. When is the one time there is nothing else? Yes, when you're happy where you are. Funny enough, happiness pushes us toward even greater bliss. If you're less likely to check your phone and social media, you're probably living in the moment.