The art of making yourself happy is something we can all learn and practice.
No one is happy 100% of the time. Life has its ups and downs. Even so there are some sure fire ways to
increase your happiness.
In a world where truth seems to be the exception,
convenience the norm and blind ambition and greed rewarded, I find joy in
the idea that ‘being good’ is a source of contentment.
The key to happiness has nothing to do with the
acquisition of possessions, wealth or fame.
1->Don’t wait to see if you are having a good time. Instead of going to places and seeing if it is fun decide in advance to have fun regardless of the circumstances.
Enjoy the day regardless of the weather. Make the most of the occasion regardless of the company.
2->Develop deep friendships. Your friends are your true wealth, Value them and see them regularly, Let them know how important they are to you.
Most people only have two close friends so don’t fool yourself into believing you are less popular than most people.
3->Play to your strengths. Have a good long hard look at yourself. What are you good at?
Make a commitment to develop your skills, talents and abilities as much as you can. If you
don’t develop your own unique talents the world misses out.
4->Seek out groups that most strongly value what you have to offer.
Finding the niche where your abilities are valued is the basis of success.
5->Avoid social groups where your unique attributes are not valued. Not everyone is going to like you or think you could amount to much. Get used to it. Accept that it is
so, and then get out of their way.
6->Live in the dreamtime. Find and follow your passions. Dream big dreams and make a promise to yourself to live a wonderful life.
7->Laugh a lot more. Find people, shows, books, films and situations that make you laugh and surround yourself with them.
8->Have something bigger than yourself to believe in. Think about the contribution you can make while you are on this planet and do it.
9->Love as much as you can- and then love some more.
