Be
as Happy as You Want to Be
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. Bobby Mcferiin's simple message surely
made a lot of people 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 always
remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, he says that, "Most
people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
