100 Activities for Increasing Happiness and Fun

100 Activities for Increasing Happiness and Fun

First, before getting to the actual list of 100 things to do to increase happiness, this simple practice which gives great joy, inner peace, and true and lasting happiness should be mentioned.  From using this simple observation/relaxation technique everyone can find great help in all aspects of life, including personal, professional, spiritual, emotional, and even financial help.

This effortless practice also results in another certain way to happiness, which is automatically becoming non-judgmental of others.  Not judging others with any negative emotions eliminates the stress of frustration, bad feelings, and needing to forgive.  The easiest way to achieve the peaceful state of non-judgment of others is by practicing quiet, introspection, observation of truth.  Trying the surprising effectiveness of the meditation advice of a few non-denominational religious teachers brings realizations of great joy and inner peace.

During complete silence is when an individual can realize that only God can know the thoughts and feelings and complete life history of any other human, so only God can accurately judge.  Realizing that only God can accurately judge anyone, it seems ridiculous and a complete and very silly waste of time and energy to attempt to judge any other human to the extent that could produce any anger or any real or lasting frustration.

One licensed minister who teaches silent meditation says to be happy when people are rude or unkind because they are doing a great service.  The great service that those who are rude are providing is the opportunity to practice patience which is love, and giving the chance to overcome reacting negatively and thus to improve ones own life.  When remembering that and the fact that they learned being unkind from others through their own unhappy life experiences, it becomes easier to not judge or react.  When unable to get a negative reply or reaction, the one who is rude can then see himself or herself as faulty by comparison when their victim does not react.

Practicing overlooking rudeness from others and forgiveness, immediately when rudeness happens, can greatly improve lives and health and happiness.  By practicing and realizing these truths, non-judgment of others and great joy and great inner peace can be achieved.

List of 100 Things To Do To Increase Happiness

1.  Taking vitamin and mineral supplements containing high amounts of vitamin C.

2.  Changing the location of lighting or increasing lighting in various rooms in the house.

3.  Taking warm baths with favorite flowers or cinnamon or other natural fragrances.

4.  Eating more sea vegetables and fish high in omega-3 fatty acids such as anchovies, salmon, sardines, etc which is proven to to improve health and increase feelings of happiness.

5.  Getting more direct sunlight for the therapeutic and calming effects, and for vitamin D.

6.  Laughing more, remembering that laughter can improve health and happiness and is being used to help patients with cancer and other diseases.

7.  Making fruit juice smoothies in a blender, trying many different kinds of fresh fruit combinations.

8.  Reading philosophy from the famous philosophers and philanthropists and what they write about happiness.

9.  Reading an interesting magazine article.

10.  Reading about ways to improve relationships and trying some of the ideas.

11.  Saying “I love you” more often. 

12.  Eating more fresh, raw foods because they provide live nutrients necessary to health and happiness.

13.  Learning about the importance of improving body alkalinity levels and increasing oxygen intake.

14.  Going for a walk or jogging or just do a few sit-ups or push-ups.

15.  Doing some aerobic activity which greatly helps to eliminate stress and anxiety.

16.  Making a scrapbook with or without photographs.

17.  Trying a few new, healthy recipes.

18.  Using a coffee grinder to turn various types of raw nuts into a powder to sprinkle over favorite fresh or canned fruits for a healthy snack.

19.  Praying more often and give thanks and being truly thankful for things like trees, flowers, sunshine, rain, and other blessings.

20.  Trying meditation which is the listening and learning part of praying.  Hundreds of unrelated scientific studies about meditation have proven that it improves health and increases happiness.

21.  Using the library, a bookstore or the internet, and researching ways to be happier.  Improved health increases happiness and overall feelings of well-being.

22.  Making a list of blessings already present.

23.  Taking some singing lessons and singing some very happy songs.

24.  Buying or growing some foods that are either healthier or somewhat more expensive than most foods.

25.  Growing some bonsai trees, such as miniature peach trees or other bonsai.

26.  Going to or having a yard sale.

27.  Calling or writing to someone to say thank you, or to apologize about something minor or significant.

28.  Recording some favorite television programs and watching later.

29.  Going to a thrift store to browse for interesting items.

30.  Buying or creating a new game and playing it with others.

31.  Learning about the ways that people use negative experiences to help themselves and others.

32.  Using more than one or two ways to learn more about a culture other than your own.

33.  Buying a new digital or other camera and taking photographs, and being creative and capturing the best and most interesting pictures.  Remembering the beauty of things such as sunsets, lights reflected on rainy streets, and of raindrops on leaves and flowers.

34.  Either watching less or more movies or television, depending on the current amount of time spent watching TV or movies.

35.  Helping those around you to learn to be more positive and meeting new people that are very happy and positive.

36.  Talking with a counselor or religious teacher to learn more about some of the most effective ways to increase happiness.

37.  Watching a television program or reading a book about some of the beautiful and amazing creations and natural laws.

38.  Trying woodworking or sewing or any new indoor activity.

39.  Growing some plants from seeds, either edible or non-edible.

40.  Trying a new healthier diet, and making sure that all the minerals and vitamins needed for good health are present in the diet.

41.  Doing some minor redecorating to make one or two rooms more comfortable and more beautiful.

42.  Meeting new people and developing new friendships.

43.  Volunteering and helping others who need help.

44.  Making a to do list on a calendar or on computer and crossing out the tasks completed.

45.  Changing jobs if unhappy with current work, even if that first requires getting more training or education.

46.  Making a list of the conditions present at the times when most happy in the past and repeat some of the conditions.

47.  Buying some new and very colorful bath towels.

48.  Taking a bubble bath.

49.  Learning how to play a musical instrument.

50.  Making a list of favorite quotes and framing one to display and read.

51.  Using things occurring in nature to add decoration to the outdoors or indoors, such as seashells, pine cones, fresh or dried flowers, etc.

52.  Giving either a homemade or store bought unexpected gift to a family member, a neighbor, friend, or co-worker.

53.  Reading scriptural prophecies and being amazed at their accuracy.

54.  Starting a new healthy habit by joining a club or organization.

55.  Buying or making a new lotion that smells really good.

56.  Going on a picnic at a park or a beach or some other location.

57.  Getting a makeover from a salon or a friend or family member.

58.  Giving and receiving a back massage or foot massage from a professional or a family member or friend.

59.  Changing hair color with a dye that is gentle and not too toxic.

60.  Putting a blanket and a pillow on the floor and watching a movie or movies and maybe including popcorn.

61.  Going to a park or other scenic place to relax and have fun.

62.  Making snow cones with fruit juice or popcorn balls or some favorite cookies or candy.

63.  Trying a new perfume or cologne.

64.  Buying a few new clothing items.

65.  Changing some of the curtains.

66.  Listening to some music that is very enjoyable, either online or from a store bought music CD.

67.  Adopting a pet, such as a cat, a dog, or some fish or birds or other animal, especially if prepared for the responsibility.

68.  Changing the color of a major part of indoor decor of one room.