I make my to-do-list of the day, and the first task of my day is to be happy. Before going to bed I have this feeling of contentment that kind of speaks in itself that I made my day worth it. I practice this gratitude exercise every single day where in my head I thank 5 people or things that I’m glad to have in my life and I realized how things really change with all these little manipulations in your head.

I often wonder, what it takes to love; to love ourselves, to love things we do, and to love everything and everyone. I haven’t known a stronger emotion than love and it amazes me to find how a little of love can make everything so perfect. Add a little love to how you look into yourself and you will be amazed to find a new you. It's important to spend time over things that makes us happy. The definition of what makes us “happy” is different for each one of us and that’s okay. It’s absolutely okay. Look at the clouds and dance if that makes you feel happy. Have that warm cup of coffee if that is what makes you day. Have a productive day if that makes you happy or do nothing if that kind of makes you feel free, so be it. But do whatever necessary to have a happy day for yourself. Also, no matter how much we run for fame and money and all the materialistic elements required to have a successful life, at the end of the day, having that peace and content within is what we really thrive for. So, pause, introspect and reflect a little on what keeps you going and what is your kind of “happy."

I really hope just like me, you are in a state where you wake up every morning and remind myself of all the wonderful blessings you’re bestowed with. And all it does it puts a smile on your face.