How to live a Happy and a Peaceful life in the 21st century?
By: Muhammad Sajid Hussain
Tags: Gratitude, Happiness, Calm, Peace, Positivity

How to live a Happy and a Peaceful life in the 21st century?

The era of computers and technology where life appears to be so easy and seamless, assisted by artificial intelligence that promises a life of ultimate luxury.

From the latest smart devices to the automobiles having advancements every passing day.







Whether it be the access to the remotest corner of the world or a faraway relative, it is as easy as it could get.

The advance healthcare system and the defence technologies that are unmatched at any given point of history.







Do we then conclude that we have the best life that any age has ever lived or do we say that all we saw was the physical realm and ignored the inner sphere?







The pandemic of coronavirus has put our lives on hold may be so, we could isolate ourselves and ponder over the meaningless journeys that we are undertaking.

Here are some tips that can lighten up your life and help rediscover your peace,

1. Have Faith in God

It is great to have someone always by your side, to whom you can share your worries and joy.

Learn to pray it will be a source of comfort and a refuge from the confusion of this world.

There are further studies that prove that people who believe in God, find it easier to conquer sadness and anxiety.







https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3426191/















2. Be Positive

“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.”



― John Milton

The art of being positive at any given situation is something which has to be learnt and cultivated as a habit.







Looking at the bright side of life, makes you enjoy every moment of your life.



Being pessimist is to have a missed opportunity on life.







Pessimist people are avoided and they are often ignored in social gatherings.



On the other hand, people love to hang out with optimistic individuals.















3. Practice Gratitude

Gratitude is expressing thanks or appreciation for the favours that have been bestowed upon you.

Very often we fail to see the blessings around us, once we start to be grateful, the innumerable amenities around us become apparent.







True gratitude comes from the bottom of your heart, for the minutest of amenities like water, to the finest luxuries that we experience.

We import all kind of commodities from different parts of the world, the highest quality of fruits, rice grains, spices and much more.







Our standard of living is much higher than a large percentage of population around the globe .

Frequent gratitude increases our happiness index and it prevents depression as many studies around the world confirm that.



https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0092656607001286











4. Smile

A smile is a priceless tool that not only makes your life more pleasant but also of those around you.







People are naturally attracted to joyful faces; it is also the best ice-breaker when conversing with a stranger.







Smile is a symbol of hope both during tough times and ease, it will help you transverse a great distance.











5. Spend Time with Real People:

The social media sites today, be it Instagram, Twitter or entertainment platforms for that matter such as Netflix or news channels, have crept into the quality of relations that we have with our family or friends.







These play a major role in the growth of anxiety and other disorders both among children and adults.



This is a recent survey on how the excessive use of social media interferes with your mental health.



https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5904786/







Put away all your devices and go explore the real world, play with a child, spend time with your spouse or just take a stroll exploring your city.

6. Do Things that You Love and Enjoy

Basking in the warm sunlight, watching the raindrops splatter, a road trip through the twist and turns, bird watching, trekking or exploring the flora and fauna and everything else this world has got to offer.







Quit the job that does not make you feel alive and distances, from all that drives you from peace.



Get creative and find what you enjoy the most and build on it.







Reflect on your strengths and weaknesses, derive inspiration from nature.



Discover your purpose in life, work for what you were made for.

You will be soon filled with new dreams and ideas, enabling you soar, to great heights.

7. Workout

Exercising has numerous benefits from preventing heart diseases, losing weight, building muscles and increasing strength of bones.

Physical activities improve your mood, lower stress, insulin levels and enhances the quality of your sleep, hence it is truly a game-changer.









8. Get Home a Pet

A soft furry friend is not a bad idea after all, be it a cat or a dog or any other pet for that matter, loneliness and boredom vanishes when they are around.



They can repay your love and affection as much as a person would or even more.











If you decide to get one make sure you research about it’s care and requirements, they are definitely a long term responsibility.



Here’s a further read on this topic.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/p/pets-and-mental-health













Thank you for continuing till the end, hope so this blog makes you more cheerful and radiant, please do like and comment.