Do you know what makes people happy? Why do some people seem happier than others? Money, love or new things? The latest World Happiness Reportsays that having much money is not the main reason for happiness. If you have real problems, you probably won't be happy. But once your basic needs are met, money and new things become less important.
True happiness comes more from recognizing (认识) the things you have and enjoying them, but not getting more things. Material things like phones and clothes can give us temporary joy, but it doesn't last long. Think about all the presents you got for your birthday when you were little. At first, you were excited, but then you probably didn't care about them.
So what does bring true happiness? In fact, people with good relationships are happier. It's important to feel safe and loved by the people around you. But happiness means you have to give and take. Doing kind things for people, for example, listening to a friend in need or helping neighbors, can make you feel great.
Health is another key to happiness. Eating well and exercising for 20 to 30 minutes a day help your body release (释放) feel-good chemicals. So when you're feeling worried, try going for a run or eating tasty food. You will also find that you sleep better.
Talking of sleep, do you often wake up feeling terrible? If so, it's probably because you haven't had enough of it. Tiredness will influence your happiness level. It also stops you from focusing on (专注) your studies. So if you want to be happy and do well in school, make sure you get enough sleep every night.
Now you know what to do. Start practicing! Smile, everyone!