Happiness is the one emotion we are running after. The feelings of elation and joy are something the humans are always striving for. Here are some of the ways you can get instantly happy by making up some very simple but effective changes in your life.

JESHOOTS.COM/Unsplash. Deep cleaning brings intense satisfaction and instantly lifts your mood.

Clean it up :

Cleaning may sound like a chore but trust the process. There is nothing like sleeping in fresh clean sheets after a day of deep cleaning your home. Cleaning can boost your mood, makes you feel accomplished and is a constructive form of achieving mindfulness. As it helps you focus on one thing at a time, and keeps you grounded in the present moment.

Take a vacation:

Planning a trip can be much more joyous and satisfying than going on the actual trip. According to research, just planning a trip leads to feeling a lot happier, according to 97% of the respondents.

Michael Dam/Unsplash. Laughing is a great exercise for destressing and letting go of anxiety.

Laugh it off:

Research proves that laughter is great for de-stressing, and relieving anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Spend time with nature:

Taking a short walk everyday and interacting with nature is the one thing that you need for better emotional and mental health. Just spending five minutes outside in a natural setting can uplift mood and make you feel better instantly.

To ramp it up, listening to bird songs can boost your happiness greatly.

Listen to your favorite music :

Listening to your favorite tunes is another pleasurable way to reach happiness. It is also great for reducing stress and anxiety, and can put you in a good mood at once.

Raimond Klavins/Unsplash. Soaking un sunlight and spending time for nature is the best thing you can do for your happiness and mental peace.

Get lit :

Soaking up the sun is a healthy way to get some vitamin D and elevate your mood. As sunlight decreases in the winter months, so does the serotonin in the human body. You can also use a SAD lamp to get yourself some bright light therapy if the sun is not shining too brightly.

Meditating:

Meditating is an effective way of getting mindful, relaxed, and calm. The best part about mediating is that it is free, and you can do it anywhere without any equipment. All you need is a will and consistency. You don't even need to put in a lot of time in mediation, Start by spending a couple of minutes a day on your mat and that would work wonders instantly. Meditation increases focus and makes us more aware of the present.