One of the most valuable things you can be is happiness; not everyone knows how to be like that. How can you make sure happiness happens on Happiness Happens Day, August 8? The most essential thing in life is happiness. Without actively looking for it, you can talk about it, spread it, dream about it or, hopefully, experience it. Happiness is a goal for many people.
Then some seem happy all the time. What’s their secret? Are they working on it, or does it come naturally to them? Let’s take a look at how you can be happier based on your zodiac sign.
Aries – Stay in control
Aries, you are energetic, passionate and the ultimate leader. And if you are not in a position to be a leader, it can hurt your happiness. Being a follower is not something that makes you happy at all. That’s why you’re happiest when you can be the leader and in control. You naturally want to come first and independence is essential. That’s why you want to control situations that you know you can control (and it’s hard to face problems that you can’t control, but you also understand there’s little you can do about it). When you are in control and have the opportunity to be a leader, you are happiest.
Taurus – Start a collection that means something to you
Taurus, you’re stoic and steady and like to keep your routines predictable. You are also an earth sign so you would find happiness and comfort in your possessions. Therefore, one way to make yourself happy is to build up a collection of something that means a lot to you. That’s not hoarding at all, and it would make you very unhappy if you held on to things that meant nothing to you. Therefore, start a collection of something you like, be it small figurines, hats, shoes or cards. It would make you proud and happy and give you a sense of security.
Gemini – Having someone to talk to
Gemini, you are versatile and sociable, and you also need constant mental stimulation. You always have something to say too. Therefore, you will be unhappy if you cannot talk to anyone. You can be happier if you always have someone around to talk to and want to go beyond small talk. You want to talk about deep topics. Fortunately, with today’s technology, you can always find someone to talk to and have the kind of conversations you want. So you are happy when you can talk to someone.
Cancer – Stick with those you consider family
Cancer, you are emotional, and your home and family mean everything to you. You are also too nice sometimes; others can easily take advantage of that. When that happens, you often become icy and leave you feeling unhappy. The best thing you can do is evaluate your relationships. And have no qualms about excluding those who don’t care for you and care for you as you care for them. And stay only with those who treat you like family, because being with those who treat you like this will be the secret of your happiness. Keep nurturing those relationships.
Leo – Express yourself authentically
Leo, you love being the center of attention and will do anything to be in the spotlight. But if you try to get someone’s attention in inauthentic ways just to be in the limelight, does that really make you happy? If you are true to yourself, you will see that this is not the case. And sometimes you have to let go of your pride. Therefore, the path to happiness for you is to express yourself authentically. That even means showing your vulnerability while letting go of your pride. Sometimes you don’t want to be the center of attention, you want to be heard.
Virgo – Keep it simple
Virgo, you can be intense with your perfectionism and are highly analytical and detail oriented. You don’t like anything imperfect, but the problem is that life is imperfect. And the less you accept that reality, the worse it gets for you, making you unhappy. You can’t change your nature, but you can make yourself happier by keeping life simple. Lower your standards and don’t expect too much from life. Expose yourself more to nature and add calming rituals such as meditation or pursuing hobbies that make you happy. Being minimalist can do that for you too.
Libra – Develop a relationship with yourself
Libra, you are the one who values relationships, and you need to be with others. You also do not like to express your thoughts and opinions because you want to make others happy, but this side of the people does not help you at all. Therefore, deep down you feel a sense of frustration. You can be happiest if you can develop a relationship with yourself that makes you less dependent on others and makes it easier for you to set boundaries. If you can do that, you will feel more balanced, which is what you need.
Scorpio – Feed your spirit
Scorpio, you are intense and mysterious. You want to stay that way. But you do have a gift, and that is to explore everything you can. You want to unravel mysteries and get to the bottom of things. You are happy if you can, but you would also be happiest if you let yourself feed your mind. That means watching documentaries about anything that interests you, be it space, the world, history, and so on. You can start a podcast on any intellectual topic that interests you.
Sagittarius – Keep trying new things
Sagittarius, you are optimistic as he is because you are also a natural explorer and you love to go on an adventure. The things that make you unhappy are being bound by too much responsibility, which you can’t always escape, and boredom. The secret to your happiness is always trying new things. Even if your job, family, or both keep you tied up in the responsibilities that get in the way of travel, you can always find ways to try new things. It could mean trying a new cuisine, reading a new book, or learning a new language. The list goes on.
Capricorn – Set achievable goals
Capricorn, you work hard and are goal oriented. You may be too ambitious for your own good, which means you may be setting goals that are too lofty. And if you don’t achieve those goals, you will feel miserable and berate yourself for it. The first thing you need to do is accept that you are human and no human is perfect. Remind yourself that there is more to life than setting goals. Therefore, start by setting achievable goals; the more you do, the more you will achieve them, making you happy.
Aquarius – Be proud of who you are
Aquarius, you are a rebel and don’t like to conform. However, sometimes you feel pressured to fit in in some way or else you will be left out. Even though it’s important to behave in a way that won’t get you kicked out of places or have others film you and post you online, never compromise on who you are to fit in. Honor your creativity, your innovative side and celebrate your eccentric quirks. Doing that will make you more confident, and no one can take that away. As long as you are yourself, you will be happy.
Pisces – Show off your creative side
Pisces, you are intuitive, imaginative and creative. In addition, you are highly sensitive, which makes it difficult for you to cope with crowds. The energy is too much to bear. And if something hinders your creativity, it will make you unhappy. If you can express your creative side, you will be much happier. That means if you can make music or paintings, or even write poetry, or write novels, you’re happiest, and that means you need to find time to express your creativity.
There is a lot of stress in the world, and being surrounded by negative news can ruin your happiness. That’s why you want to challenge yourself on August 8 not to doom scroll and turn off the news. Focus on what makes you happy because that’s Happiness Happens Day. Take the time to indulge in anything that really makes you happy, and that could even mean grabbing an ice cream cone and enjoying it in the park in the sun. Make the most of the day.
