Happiness is a state of mind that, i don't think can have a perfect definition. Its being perfectly content with whatever you have.
What is happiness?
It's a gamut of things really, and the list just doesn't end here.
Some of these maybe temporary.
Genuine happiness is always just there. It's truly infinite.
There's a very famous quote by Abraham Lincoln that goes by 'Most people are happy as they make up their minds to be' . Truer words cannot have been spoken. It's you who gets to choose to be happy.
Happiness is not contained in material possessions. It's a choice that we make. You realise this when you stop chasing the world's meaning of happiness. The decision to be happy is ours entirely, no matter what the circumstances may be.
But then again, even when we choose happiness, there a conscience effort that goes in, to practise it everyday. And these are again very simple steps to be happy.
When you embrace, practise and use each of these as stepping stones
1. Count your blessings - This is one of the best things you do. Make a list of what you're thankful for. Once you're done with the list, you'll be surprised by the number of things that's there in that list, and it's then that you'll realise that you're blessed with so many good things :)
2. Carry a smile - The emotions that you show on your face, definitely changes your actual feelings. For example when you're really sad, and you do a simple thing of looking in to a mirror and smiling, it maybe forced at first, but then, you can't stop smiling at yourself. Plus smiling requires maybe only four muscles, a lot less that for frowning.
3. Wake up happy - No matter what you feel like, wake up with a smile and positive thoughts, and i bet that day will be a positive day, no matter how bad it gets later on.
4. Hold back complaints - Complaining will only make the situation worse and irritable, and it'll only create an unhappy environment. Sometimes you should just rather keep them to yourself. Maybe if you write down your feelings somewhere, it helps.
5. Improve yourself - Everyday, try to devote sometime to your goals. Work towards what you can do to achieve it. What's more satisfying than personal improvement! :)
6. Realise your strengths - And nurture it. You can always work on it side by side with your career. It could be cooking, or art, music. It's a natural talent and if we use them effectively we feel comfortable in our own skin. Embrace it!
7. Learn a new skill - Variety is the spice of life. It could be anything. Learn a new language or try out a new course for management. More skills, the more better.
8. Treat others well - This is one of the most important rules. Unless you are nice to someone, the feelings will to be reciprocated. You get what you do.
9. Search for the gains in your pain - And by doing this, you'll only emerge victorious from your terrible times. Life can sometimes get difficult, and we all have to face it at some point or the other. You need to remind yourself that all phases no matter how bad they get, will eventually pass.
10. Get excited even for the little things - As immature as it may sound, it really does add to the happiness quotient.
Go today. And choose to be happy. And that makes the two of us! :)
What is happiness?
- It can be little good deeds for strangers
- care that's shown to someone you love
- Growing a new flower
- when you hear your favourite song on the radio
- when you plan for a holiday
- when you're planning about your future
- when you're reading a book
- petting a dog or a cat
- Eating a pizza on Saturday night
- Collecting sea shells on the beach
- exploring a city
It's a gamut of things really, and the list just doesn't end here.
Some of these maybe temporary.
Genuine happiness is always just there. It's truly infinite.
There's a very famous quote by Abraham Lincoln that goes by 'Most people are happy as they make up their minds to be' . Truer words cannot have been spoken. It's you who gets to choose to be happy.
Happiness is not contained in material possessions. It's a choice that we make. You realise this when you stop chasing the world's meaning of happiness. The decision to be happy is ours entirely, no matter what the circumstances may be.
But then again, even when we choose happiness, there a conscience effort that goes in, to practise it everyday. And these are again very simple steps to be happy.
When you embrace, practise and use each of these as stepping stones
1. Count your blessings - This is one of the best things you do. Make a list of what you're thankful for. Once you're done with the list, you'll be surprised by the number of things that's there in that list, and it's then that you'll realise that you're blessed with so many good things :)
2. Carry a smile - The emotions that you show on your face, definitely changes your actual feelings. For example when you're really sad, and you do a simple thing of looking in to a mirror and smiling, it maybe forced at first, but then, you can't stop smiling at yourself. Plus smiling requires maybe only four muscles, a lot less that for frowning.
3. Wake up happy - No matter what you feel like, wake up with a smile and positive thoughts, and i bet that day will be a positive day, no matter how bad it gets later on.
4. Hold back complaints - Complaining will only make the situation worse and irritable, and it'll only create an unhappy environment. Sometimes you should just rather keep them to yourself. Maybe if you write down your feelings somewhere, it helps.
5. Improve yourself - Everyday, try to devote sometime to your goals. Work towards what you can do to achieve it. What's more satisfying than personal improvement! :)
6. Realise your strengths - And nurture it. You can always work on it side by side with your career. It could be cooking, or art, music. It's a natural talent and if we use them effectively we feel comfortable in our own skin. Embrace it!
7. Learn a new skill - Variety is the spice of life. It could be anything. Learn a new language or try out a new course for management. More skills, the more better.
8. Treat others well - This is one of the most important rules. Unless you are nice to someone, the feelings will to be reciprocated. You get what you do.
9. Search for the gains in your pain - And by doing this, you'll only emerge victorious from your terrible times. Life can sometimes get difficult, and we all have to face it at some point or the other. You need to remind yourself that all phases no matter how bad they get, will eventually pass.
10. Get excited even for the little things - As immature as it may sound, it really does add to the happiness quotient.
Go today. And choose to be happy. And that makes the two of us! :)
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