It's the 3rd of September today. Not the 1st. Even though this blogpost is two days late, it doesn't change the fact that it is September and I wanted to write a post about the new start of this month and Autumn. So here it is. Prepare yourself for quite a long, personal and rambly blogpost.

The next thing is to surround yourself with positivity and block out negativity. This is possible on more levels than you think. With this I am not only saying the obvious, like not surrounding yourself with 'toxic' people that make you feel less worthy, but you can also block out negative details. Take for example the things on your phone; don't save pictures of 'perfect' pretty, skinny or curvy girls just for you to compare yourself to them and see them as someone that you have to be. Which goes with my next point: don't compare yourself to others in a negative way. Don't try to think that you have to have someone elses perfect face, grades or boyfriend. Also, don't despise people for it. Jealousy does not make anyone happier. Just want good things for you and others, too. There is already enough poison in this world, you don't have to be a part of that. Try to see that you are beautiful too, and you are yourself. You don't need to change in order for yourself to like you and especially not for others.

After this long perspective on happiness (if you really read that, props for you), I am going to list some simple ways you can have happiness in your life, on short and long term. These things really help me out a lot and it might do the same for you.

- Replace 'when' through 'if''. Don't use the word if. Just don't. (from the youtuber jbunzie).

- Help others! You might immediately think about voluntary work, but it can also be a lot more smaller than that. Buying your friend a drink, smile at someone, giving someone a compliment, spontaneously give a loved one a present, being a good listener or giving that dollar (that you weren't actually gonna use anyway) to that street musician you always see. Not only can these small deeds mean a real difference in someones day, it also makes you feel happier to give other people joy.

- Do things that you like. If you do the things that you love and bring you joy, you will feel much more happier. This can be singing, practising a sport, bake, playing your favourite instrument, drawing or reading. But this can also just be doing your make-up, watching your favourite show or hanging out with friends or family.

- Dare yourself, challenge yourself and go on adventures! I think that if you are stuck in a routine everyday of the week, you can get a little worn out. By challenging yourself, doing spontaneous things and overcoming fears, you keep your life exciting and you give yourself the chance to grow and learn. This will automatically bring you more happiness.

- Smile. It's so simple but sometimes so easily forgotten. By smiling you radiate happiness to everyone around you and it can make you feel a lot better. If life is shitty, just smile. It wouldn't change for the better if you were to be walking around with a frown, giving everybody dead looks. So just smile!


Thankyou for reading this. I hope this makes you think and brings a bit joy to your day, even if it's just a little. Just remember that everyone feels a bit less fabulous everyday, but that doesn't change the fact that you are (yas gurl).

Love, Sarah