Almost
everyone has 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. 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 whom 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.
Happiness
is actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make life more wonderful
and also healthier. To be happy is relatively easy; just decide to be a happy
person. Abraham Lincoln observed that most people 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 mail, thank the policeman
for making your place safe and thank God for being alive.
News is
stressful. 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. Yet
I am guilty of having to have my news via television and newspaper every
morning.
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 every day. 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 every day. Learning also makes us expand and broaden our
horizons. It could also give you more
opportunities in the future. Run, jog,
walk and do other things that your body was made for. Avoid exposure to
negative elements like loud noises, toxins and hazardous places. These are the
few simple things you can do every day to be happy.
Remember this
quote from Abraham Lincoln, "Most people are about as happy as they make
up their minds to be.”
Till Next
Time LB
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