I believe in happiness !! This is a list I found online with great tips on how to be happy. I made some changes. I hope they inspire and encourage you to be happier !!
1. Appreciate Life
Be thankful that you woke
up alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus
on the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don’t take
anything for granted. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
2. Choose Friends Wisely
Surround yourself with
happy, positive people who share your values and goals. Friends that have the
same ethics as you will encourage you to achieve your dreams. They help you to
feel good about yourself. They are there to lend a helping hand when needed.
3. Be Considerate
Accept others for who they
are as well as where they are in life. Respect them for who they are. Touch
them with a kind and generous spirit. Help when you are able, without trying to
change the other person. Try to brighten the day of everyone you come into
contact with.
4. Learn Continuously
Keep up to date with the
latest news regarding your career and hobbies. Try new and daring things that
interest you – such as dancing, skiing, surfing or sky-diving.
5. Creative Problem Solving
Don’t wallow in self-pity.
As soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution. Don’t let the setbacks
affect your mood; instead see each new obstacle you face as an opportunity to
make a positive change. Learn to trust your gut instincts – it’s almost always
right.
6. Do What You Love
Some statistics show that
80% of people dislike their jobs! No wonder there’s so many unhappy people
running around. We spend a great deal of our life working. Choose a career that
you enjoy – the extra money of a job you detest isn’t worth it. Make time to
enjoy your hobbies and pursue special interests.
7. Enjoy Life
Take the time to see the
beauty around you. There’s more to life than work. Take time to smell the
roses, watch a sunset or sunrise with a loved one, take a walk along the
seashore, hike in the woods etc. Learn to live in the present moment and
cherish it. Don’t live in the past or the future.
8. Laugh
Don’t take yourself – or
life to seriously. You can find humor in just about any situation. Laugh at
yourself – no one’s perfect. When appropriate laugh and make light of the
circumstances. (Naturally there are times that you should be serious as it
would be improper to laugh.)
9. Forgive
Holding a grudge will hurt
no one but you. Forgive others for your own peace of mind. When you make a
mistake – own up to it – learn from it – and FORGIVE yourself. Seek God's
forgiveness too! He already forgave us all through the cross. Go to church!
10. Gratitude
Develop an attitude of
gratitude. Count your blessings; All of them – even the things that seem
trivial. Be grateful for your home, your work and most importantly your family
and friends. Take the time to tell them that you are happy they are in your life.
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11. Invest in Relationships
Always make sure your
loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict. Nurture and grow your
relationships with your family and friends by making the time to spend with
them. Don’t break your promises to them. Be supportive.
12. Keep Your Word
Honesty is the best
policy. Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty. Be
honest with yourself and with your loved ones.
13. Pray
The original list suggests
meditation. I believe people already focus too much on ourselves, I suggest
prayer instead. I believe God loves each of us and He wants to have a loving
relationship with each of us. When we pray our relationship gets stronger and
we are happier. Ultimately I believe Jesus is the ultimate and eternal happiness.
Go to church to learn more about God’s love for you!
14. Mind Your Own Business
Concentrate on creating
your life the way you want it. Take care of you and your family. Don’t get
overly concerned with what other people are doing or saying. Don’t get caught
up with gossip or name calling. Don’t judge. Everyone has a right to live their
own life the way they want to – including you.
15. Optimism
See the glass as half
full. Find the positive side of any given situation. It’s there – even though it
may be hard to find. Know that everything happens for a reason, even though you
may never know what the reason is. Steer clear of negative thoughts. If a
negative thought creeps in – replace it with a positive thought.
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16. Love Unconditionally
Accept others for who they
are. You don’t put limitations on your love. Even though you may not always
like the actions of your loved ones – you continue to love them.
17. Persistence
Never give up. Face each
new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your
goal. You will never fail, as long as you never give up. Focus on what you
want, learn the required skills, make a plan to succeed and take action. We are
always happiest while pursuing something of value to us.
18. Be Proactive
Accept what cannot be
changed. Happy people don’t waste energy on circumstances beyond their control.
Accept your limitations as a human being. Determine how you can take control by
creating the outcome you desire – rather than waiting to respond.
19. Self Care
Take care of your mind,
body and health. Get regular medical checkups. Eat healthy and work out. Get
plenty of rest. Drink lots of water. Exercise your mind by continually
energizing it with interesting and exciting challenges.
20. Self Confidence
Don’t try to be someone
that you’re not. After all no one likes a phony. Determine who you are in the
inside – your own personal likes and dislikes. Be confident in who you are. Do
the best you can and don’t second guess yourself.
21. Take Responsibility
Happy people know and
understand that they are 100% responsible for their life. They take
responsibility for their moods, attitude, thoughts, feelings, actions and
words. They are the first to admit when they’ve made a mistake.
22. Help others
Studies have shown that when we extend a helping
hand to those in need our happiness increases. You don’t necessary need to give
money, you can give yourself through volunteering at a place when your talents
can benefit others.
Begin today to incorporate the above tips into your daily lifestyle and share your happiness with others !!
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