Do more of what makes you feel good and less of what doesn’t. Learn how a daily routine can help.

Happy people are onto something. They value self-care and make it a part of their daily routine. When they evaluate the different areas of their life and find imbalances, they take action by introducing healthier habits into their lives. There is a lot that happy people can teach us about living our best lives. For that reason, we’ve decided to let you in on their secrets by demonstrating what they do differently each day.

Five self-care practices happy people incorporate into their daily routine include:

1. Gratitude journaling. Writing down five to ten things a day that you’re grateful for helps you see all the blessings in your life. It gives you hope even when things aren’t going your way.
2. Repeating uplifting affirmations. Statements starting with the words “I AM” are very powerful. You get your mind to believe whatever it is that you’re telling it by being affirmative.
3. Diffusing essential oils. There is an oil for almost every mood you want to evoke. For example, if you want to feel happier and more energized, try Mandarin.
4. Meal-prepping nourishing foods. You’ll never leave home without something delicious to eat. Fueling your body with healthy foods and beverages makes it easier to take good care of yourself in other ways.
5. Spending time doing something they love even if it’s only for a few minutes. When else are you going to have time to fuel your passions. Getting up 15 minutes earlier each day allows you to change the entire course of your life by giving you time to do something you love doing.

C’mon, get happy! You’ve got the tools needed for a wildly abundant and incredibly amazing life right in front of you. By making them part of your daily routine, you give your brain the important message that your interests, dreams, and goals matter. You inch closer and closer to achieving the ultimate goal of complete satisfaction with your life.