To spread happiness around you, you need to be happy from within. For that, you need to make yourself a priority

Giving priority to self: Stop feeling guilty for taking time out for you. You must realize that it will make you a happier person. You can't spread happiness unless you are happy from within. So, make sure that you make yourself a priority. When you are tired, stressed out, it is hard to give your best to life. Learn to say 'no' to requests to do things that you don't really want to, don't give you joy. Make your personal time non-negotiable.

Quality 'Me' time: Merely taking time out for yourself will not do any good. Decide how best to spend 'me' time. How we spend our time defines who we are as individuals. Just think --- if you had an extra 15 minutes, an afternoon or an entire day, what would you do to make yourself feel rejuvenated, relaxed and happy? So, write down activities that make you happy, relaxed and then decide it accordingly.

Make productive use of your time: Do you waste a lot of time on internet? Do you constantly check your e-mails? Do you spend lot of time on social media going through your friends' status updates and photographs? If the answers are yes, then it's time to keep a check on your internet browsing habits. Don't waste your time on trivia which will not add any value to your quality of life. #

BDST: 1849 HRS, Nov-18, 2014