Learn to be happy, because if you don't, it doesn't matter what else you have learnt!

New year 2017 has begun with a blast. People all over the world are partying, enjoying, merry making, and celebrating the new year in their own way. Some are taking resolutions for a better new year. But somewhere or the other, the prominent reason for taking up a resolution is in a quest for happiness. If you can learn the basic activities like cooking, sewing, dancing, singing, speaking, you can learn to be happy too!

Learn to be happy alone 

Prepare yourself to be happy alone, whilst enjoying your own company. You should stop being dependent on others for your happiness. It's your life! Pamper yourself, love yourself, take yourself on date, cook for yourself,  dance alone, sing alone, travel alone and get new experiences. You don't need to be in contact with other people to be happy. You can learn to be happy with or without their presence.

Learn to be happy from a child

The world needs to learn the entire concept of happiness from a child. A child never cares about his surroundings, he isn't even bothered about what others are doing. He has his own colourful stress free world. He isn't bothered about the opinions of others, he isn't bounded by the shackles of society.

Learn to be happy for others 

Not everything that happens in life can make you happy. Sometimes it can make significant changes in the life of someone who actually needs that happiness. Remember that small boy you saw at the bus stop? The one who was requesting people to buy a single balloon. Maybe that balloon has no significant to you, but if you purchase it, the smile on that boy's face will not leave your mind for days. Remember the times when you ordered Chinese and your mom suppressed her wish for her favorite Dal Makhani in front of yours? For once, go ahead and order her favorite dish instead of yours, and you will see her lit up face lighting up your life.

Learn to be happy with what you have 

In life, not everyone has everything and that's how life is. You may have a forty inches LED television that your neighbor dreams of having. Your friend may have a car that you can't afford. Punishing yourself for not having everything or cursing others for having something will make you hollow from inside. Learn to be happy person with whatever you have in life. Abate the feeling of envy from your life. If the feeling strikes, try remembering how blessed you are, in comparison to the needy of your age. Some people are even devoid of the basic things you possess.

Learn to be happy single

A parasite is an organism which is dependent on others for nutrition.
Do you really need to be a parasite for your happiness?
Is having someone In life so important?
No. It isn't. You can learn to be happy single. Happiness doesn't come with a tag and being dependent on someone is the biggest hurdle on the path of happiness. Being emotionally dependent on others can make you vulnerable, prone to damage. If you are lucky enough to be single, enunciate your goals, remember your ambitions and try making a better life for yourself.

Learn to be happy in the darkest of times 

Ups and downs are parts of life. It is a reality which everyone has to face inevitably. But if you learn to be happy in the darkest phase of your life, chances are, that you will not feel any difference between the good and the bad days. Days will change, time will change, but what actually matters is the attitude and mindset you adapt towards any issue.
Last but not the least, no matter what your new year resolution is, try and live for yourself. For once, stop thinking about other's opinion and be happy.
And always remember, happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.