Life is like the weather, unpredictable! Imagine it is heavily raining and people scattering - some running to find a shelter, some getting frowny and some tilting their heads upwards to let the raindrops kiss their skin. There is no point in standing and waiting for the sunshine, it's about how you enjoy even in storms! On this International Day of Happiness, let’s master the art of finding sunshine in the storm. 

There will be arrays of setbacks & uncertainties but we must celebrate the pursuit of joy. Here’s how - 

Cultivating gratitude 

Appreciate every small thing you have in life - show gratitude to the High Power. Try to decipher happiness in little things - feel blessed to enjoy a cup of warm coffee on a cold morning or be able to witness the beauty of spring. Never miss what you have in the present. You can write a gratitude journal showing you are thankful for everything to the Universe. 

Seeing challenges as opportunities

Don't be disheartened if you do not succeed on a try, every failure comes with a lesson, and every time you fail, you come stronger for the next time. Sit and think about what you can do differently in the next situation instead of dwelling on what went wrong, your every step is better than your previous one. Failure is not an end, it is a stepping stone of your success journey, value it!

Nourishing your mind & body

A strong mind and body are the strongest weapons one can have! Don’t let it get blunt, nourish it and take its best care. Perform exercise at least 15 minutes every day, have a balanced diet and get good sleep.

Self-compassion & mindfulness

In challenging times, be kind to yourself, you can do your best. You need to understand that the past is gone and the future is uncertain, you have your present and that’s a gift! Be mindful by practising deep breathing and meditation. 

The joy of giving

Act kind and share happiness, it multiplies when shared! Keep on doing your deeds, it is getting accumulated in your good books which will pay off eventually. Create positivity and it will return in unexpected ways. 

Watch your circle

Mindful socialising is important, people around you matter, and it is correlated with optimism. Surround yourself with people with positive thoughts & energy. Limit your interactions with negative people, trust your intuitions. 

While challenges are inevitable, choosing optimism and fighting with kindness and gratitude paves the path to finding light even in the darkest tunnel of life. Foodism wishes you all an amazing International Day of Happiness.