Living a
happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your
health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is
linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.
Almost
everyone have heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin.
The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to
everyone. Bobby Mcferiin's simple message surely made a lot of people happy by telling them not to worry.
Living a
happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your
health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is
linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.
One of the
better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that will always remain
the same is change', and in our life we have the power to make the necessary
changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we
can always find solace in the knowledge that it too would change.
Social
networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different,
accept people for who or what they are, avoid clashes, constant arguments, and
let go of all kinds of resentments. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and
make an effort to understand the situation and you might just get along with
well with
Happiness is
actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more
wonderful and also more healthy.
To be happy
is relatively easy, just decide to be a happy person. Abraham Lincoln observed
that most people for most of the time can choose how happy or stressed, how
relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their outlook to be. The choice is
simple really, choose to be happy.
There are
several ways by which you can do this.
Being
grateful is a great attitude. We have so
much to be thankful for. Thank the taxi driver for bringing you home safely,
thank the cook for a wonderful dinner and thank the guy who cleans your
windows. Also thank the mailman for bringing you your mails, thank the
policeman for making your place safe and thank God for being alive.
News is
stressful. Get less of it. Some people just can't start their day without their
daily dose of news. Try and think about it, 99% of the news we hear or read is
bad news. Starting the day with bad news does not seem to be a sensible thing
to do.
A religious
connection is also recommended. Being part of a religious group with its
singing, sacraments, chanting, prayers and meditations foster inner peace.
Manage your
time. Time is invaluable and too important to waste. Time management can be
viewed as a list of rules that involves
scheduling, setting goals, planning, creating lists of things to do and
prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be
understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic
skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that
can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.
Laugh and
laugh heartily everyday. Heard a good
joke? Tell your friends or family about it. As they also say -'Laughter is the
best medicine'.
Express your
feelings, affections, friendship and passion to people around you. They will
most likely reciprocate your actions. Try not to keep pent up anger of
frustrations, this is bad for your health. Instead find ways of expressing them
in a way that will not cause more injury or hurt to anyone.
Working hard
brings tremendous personal satisfaction. It gives a feeling of being competent
in finishing our tasks. Accomplishments are necessary for all of us, they give
us a sense of value. Work on things that you feel worthy of your time.
Learning is
a joyful exercise. Try and learn something new everyday. Learning also makes us expand and broaden our
horizons. And could also give us more opportunities in the future.
Run, jog,
walk and do other things that your body was made for. Feel alive.
Avoid
exposure to negative elements like loud noises, toxins and hazardous places.
These are
the few simple things you can do everyday to be happy. And to learn even more
about all-inclusive happines, please take time to visit
http://www.happiness.thegreat.info .
And always
remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, he says that, "Most people are
about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
Jim and Jeanetta Pollard
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