3 New Years Goals that Will Increase Your Happiness

3 New Years Goals that Will Increase Your Happiness Do you hit the snooze button multiple times because you dread going to work, or do you jump up every morning screaming, “Woohoo! I look forward to the beautiful surprises that will increase my happiness  today!” If you are like most Americans, you’re hitting the snooze button at least once before getting upâ€"and this is delaying your happiness.  According to The Harris Poll Happiness Index, a series of questions used to calculate the overall happiness of adults aged 18+ in America, 31% of Americans were very happy in 2016 compared to 34% in 2015 .” Additionally, a study by French tech-firm Withings revealed that 58% of Americans confess that they stay in bed for more than five minutes every morning. Those are five important minutes that could be used to jumpstart your day. If you revise your goals for the New Year, you could actually increase your happiness. Next time you think about hitting the snooze button, consider taking advantage of these New Year goals  instead: 1.  Exercise Your Way to  Happiness Lets face it. You dont wake up early enough to do your  Focus T25 Workout  or P90X Power 90 Extreme exercise regimen. When you go home, your list of to-dos are so long that all you can think about is sleeping. How do you expect to get that fit and fabulous body  if you are always busy and tired? Dont worry. There are quick exercises you can do throughout your day. In less than 10 minutes, you can take advantage of the  10- minute calorie-burning workouts or the Squat and Push-Up 31-Day Bootcamp. Dont be tempted to walk this fitness journey alone. You can hire a personal trainer, find an accountability partner, or you can participate in step challenges with your friends if you purchase a Fitbit. 2. Develop Habits that Increase Happiness Do something that will boost your happiness before you leave the house in the morning. Meditation is the perfect way to prepare your mind for success  before starting your day. If you are new to meditation, Davidji has tons of resources that will get you started. You can also download the Insight Timer app to gain access to over 3,000 free meditations. You can wake up to motivational messages by signing up for the  notes from the universe. These notes are brief reminders that we all have been given dominion over all things. As a bonus, some days you’ll receive a customized message that includes your unique goals. Reading your goal as if it was already accomplished can set the tone for an incredible day. If you dont want to sign up for external motivation, you can always start your day with affirmations. Affirmations  keep you focused on your goals and force you to speak what you seek. 3.  Make Your Happiness a Priority Some people may be frustrated and depressed because they are doing the same thing everyday and its not what they want to do. Whats worse is they  are still wondering why they havent achieved different results. Does that even make sense? One wise soul by the name of Albert Einstein classified these actions as insanity. You have to be willing to do something different to spice up your relationship with life. That means making your happiness a priority. Maybe you want to  be more like those dreamy-eyed 20- year olds who travel the world at least once a month. Dont worry about what others think about your nontraditional goals. Just do it! If you are a creative entrepreneur  seeking to connect, create, and collaborate in world-renowned destinations, check out Unsettled. You can learn a new language  by participating in a short term program with  Don Quijote. If you have the urge to prove to yourself that you have the courage to try new things, consider signing up for for the  Ms. Corporate America (MCA) pageant? It’s a pageant that celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding businesswomen between the ages of 21 and 55. Who you become on this journey to the crown far exceeds any material possession that you can win from this competition. Thats not to say that taking home the coveted prize of the crown and sash wont  leave you on stage in a frozen state of bliss! . Image credits. Main.  Happiness.    Goals.