There are some basic things we can all do to improve our lives, whether we're looking to improve our health, our relationships, or our creativity. This article outlines ten of those strategies and discusses some specific ways you can practice them.


I've written about mindfulness before, so I'll spare you all that discussion. Instead, let me just say that I believe it's a skill that we all need to master, and one that can have a major impact on the rest of our lives.

So with that out of the way, here are 10 simple ways to cultivate inner peace and happiness:

1. Find a Simple Habit That Works

We all have bad habits that are hard to break.

But a bad habit doesn't mean that you can't find a simple change that will get you to a better place.

Let me give you an example.

For the past couple of years, I've been drinking coffee.

It's one of the few habits that I know works to make me feel better.

When I wake up, my first action is to open up my cupboard and grab a mug.

Sometimes, I drink my coffee with a piece of fruit or a granola bar.

Some days, I drink it black.

And almost every morning, I use an automatic coffee maker to grind and brew my coffee.

The only real difference between my normal coffee routine and this one is that I add an extra step.

I take 5 seconds to sit down and savor my coffee, rather than just making it for a few seconds and drinking it quickly.

That's all I've done. It's really that simple.

I still enjoy my coffee, but I've changed how I use it to make myself feel happier.

You don't have to be a monk to benefit from this strategy.

If you're struggling to break a bad habit, try finding one that's a little less ingrained.

Maybe you're addicted to sugar. Try cutting that out for a month, or even a week, and see how it goes.

1. Meditate for 15 Minutes Every Day

This is another good way to help cultivate happiness and inner peace.

By doing so, you create a ritual to begin your day, and the experience you have during that time can have a profound impact.

Meditation, along with journaling, is an incredibly powerful tool that can help you to manage your emotions and your thoughts.

It can also help you to develop positive new habits and habits that can last a lifetime.

The only downside is that you need to make a commitment to mediate. But if you're serious about achieving inner peace, I think it's worth it.

You can start by trying a short meditation, and building up from there.

1. Practice Gratitude

We all know that gratitude has an incredible power to help us cultivate inner peace, but we tend to be much more conscious of it on days when we have good fortune.