Happy as You Want to Be
Dick Ingersoll
Nearly everyone has heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. This song has a very attention-getting method of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferiin's uncomplicated 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 tensions of life. Stress is linked to many of the top killers such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.
Among the better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change', and in our life we possess the power to make the required changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in knowing that it too will change.
Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different, accept people for who or what they are, avoid clashes, continual arguments, and release all forms of bitterness. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and make an effort to comprehend the situation and you might just get past it.
Happiness is actually found in everybody, increasing it is a way to make a life more extraordinary and also more healthy.
To be happy is relatively easy, just make a decision to be a happy person. Abraham Lincoln observed that most people, most of the time chose how happy or stressed, how relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their mind-set was going to be. The choice is easy really, choose to be happy.
There are several ways by which you can do this.
Being grateful is an excellent attitude. We have so much to be thankful for. Thank the taxi driver for delivering you home safely, thank the cook for a wonderful dinner and thank the guy who washes your windows. Also thank the mailman for delivering your mail, thank the policeman for making your neighborhood secure and thank God for being alive.
News is stressful. listen to 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 consume is bad news. Starting the day with bad news does not seem to be a wise thing to do.
A spiritual connection is also suggested. Belonging to a spiritual group with its singing, sacraments, chanting, prayers and meditations foster inner peace.
Manage your time. Time is priceless and too crucial to waste. Time management can be viewed as a list of rules that involves scheduling, setting goals, planning, producing lists of things to do and prioritizing. These are the essential fundamentals of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These essential skills can be fine tuned more to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.
Laugh and laugh warmly everyday. Heard a funny joke? Tell your friends or family about it. As they say -'Laughter is the best medicine'.
Express your feelings, affections, friendship and passion to others around you. They will more than likely reciprocate your actions. Make an effort to not keep pent up anger or frustrations, this is not good for your health. Rather find ways of expressing them in a way that will not cause more injury or hurt to anyone.
Working hard makes for tremendous personal gratification. It gives a sensation of being competent in completing our projects. Achievements are essential for all of us, they give us a sense of value. Work on affairs that you feel are worthy of your time.
Learning is a joyful exercise. Try and learn something new everyday. Learning also makes us extend and broaden our horizons. And could also give us more opportunities in the future.
Run, jog, walk and do different 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 day-to-day to be happy.
And always think of the quote from Abraham Lincoln, when he says that, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
About the Author:
Dick Ingersoll is an eternal student, and is excited to share what he is learning with others. He has pulled it all together for you at: Simple Goal Setting
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