7 Habits of Unusually Happy People
We all want to be happy, but everyday life tends to get in the way. Some days feel wonderful, while others carry their own share of struggle and sorrow—nobody avoids that. So what if a few intentional choices could help every one of us grow genuinely happier?
John 10:10 shows God's desire for us to enjoy life—to be happy. This isn't the fragile, up-and-down kind of happiness that hinges on everything going perfectly; it runs deeper and lasts longer. Psalm 27:13 promises we will see God's goodness in the land of the living, so we don't have to wait for heaven to experience joy. God has good things for you today.
A few specific decisions I've made—and keep making daily—have greatly boosted my overall happiness and wellbeing. I'm grateful to say I'm a happy person. And yes, I've been through deeply unhappy circumstances and seasons so hard I wondered whether happiness would ever come back. I've also traveled the world and seen terrible injustice, and been heartbroken by overwhelming needs and seemingly hopeless situations. Through all of it, I've learned that because of God's love, hope endures—and happiness is a real state of being, even in hardship.
The joy God gives is intrinsic—a gift of his Holy Spirit flowing from who he is and what he has done for us. Nothing and no one can take it away. Happiness, by contrast, can be fleeting. So here is my list of happiness decisions—choices and habits that can lift your satisfaction, your sense of purpose, and yes, your happiness. Try them one at a time and see for yourself.
1) Notice the good
Watch for the good in your life and all around you. Once you tune your radar to catch more of it, you'll be amazed how much good there is—even inside trials. Look for the good in others. Notice and appreciate the beauty in the world. Thankful people are happy people.
This practice carries you to an important place: hope. It's where you truly expect good things to happen and assume the best about others. Shake off offense when it comes knocking. Whenever you have the choice, refuse to let things that only drag you down into your life.
2) Be the good
Do good for others without expecting anything back. To be happy, look for ways to make other people happy. Listen to what they say, what they enjoy, what they need—then find ways to bless them.
A world of need surrounds you. Be a beacon of good wherever you can. Love others. Help whenever the opportunity comes. I've learned that even small gestures make a big difference, and when I take those steps, my happiness climbs exponentially.
3) Embrace the good in you
Let yourself see and embrace the good God has placed within you. Accept his complete love for you. Don't shy away from your gifts or speak badly about yourself. Loving yourself is healthy. We all have room to grow, but you can and should be happy with who God created you to be.
This one change may bring you more peace and joy than anything else. It's the source from which all the other decisions flow.
4) Bring out the good in others
You have knowledge, experience, and talent that others can benefit from. They need you. Invest in them, mentor them, love them well. Yes, we're all busy—I certainly am—but when I make time to help others grow, it fills me with purpose. I love spotting abilities in people they may not see in themselves, then helping them develop that potential. It always enriches both of us. It's one of my very favorite things, and it will change the world one happier person at a time.
5) Laugh easily
Resist the urge to be a curmudgeon. Happiness multiplies for you and for others when you let your delight flow—before you know it, a little becomes more. Enjoy what you do. Look for reasons to smile. And when the mood strikes, let out a belly laugh. Psalm 37:4 says that when you delight yourself in the Lord, he will give you the desires of your heart. A merry heart does good like a medicine (Proverbs 17:22), so don't hold back.
6) Live in dialogue with God
Your walk with God is a relationship of constant conversation. Tell him everything, all day long. Laugh with him. Pour out your needs and let his peace calm your mind. Talking with God isn't reserved for a set prayer time—it's for every moment. People who understand they are not alone are much happier.
7) Exercise your faith
Stretch it. Work it out. We grow stronger through exercise, and the more we flex our faith, the more we see God's faithfulness in our lives. Faith means trusting not only when all is well, but holding a hopeful outlook that God will bring good even out of the bad. Faith fights stress, fear, and anxiety—thieves of happiness. And it all begins with a tiny seed of faith which, in God's hands, can move mountains.
Happiness ahead for you
There you have it: seven habits of unusually happy people. I believe happiness lies ahead for you. As you put these purposeful choices into action and adjust how you think, with practice you can become an unusually happy person—the kind others look at and wonder, "What's different about them?" That makes me happier too, because their next question will be, "How can I be unusual as well?"
— love, Ginger
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Happiness doesn't arrive all at once—it grows through small, repeated choices. Pick one of these seven habits to practice this week, then add another as it becomes natural. Over time, these deliberate steps can reshape how you see your days and help you become the kind of person others notice for their steady joy.