Here's a compilation of tips from the Happiness Week Special! Included are the things that I would like to highlight about each tip for your convenience.
To view the full articles, click on the tip title of your choice!
Another thing I would like to add is that these tips are no quick or permanent remedies. They are steps that you can adopt as part of your lifestyle to help put some cheer into your life.
By constantly practicing the 'happy lifestyle' even when you're not exactly in a positive situation, can help lighten the things around you and keep your mind focused on moving forward positively.
Without further ado, here are the 5 tips!
HAPPINESS TIP 1#
Open up your senses.
All you need to do is open up your senses and pick up the good things that you can come across whether it is during your drive to work, lunch at the cafeteria or your walk to your next class.
Anything can happen – anything good can happen.Noticing the simple, good things in life can make a difference to the quality of your day. It also makes being optimistic easier to do.
Laugh
When you're having a dull day, try laughter. Find a joke online or watch a funny video and laugh - you'll feel better.
Laughing encourages you to focus on the positive attitudes rather than the darker counterparts as it releases anger, fear, guilt, anxiety and tension.
It doesn't take long and it's really simple to do. It'll lighten things up a little in your day and your problems will be more bearable than before.
Do what you like to do.
It's pretty straight forward - you'll find happiness in the things that you enjoy doing. Make time for the things that you love to do but always seem not to have time for.
It's your choice really - if you can have time to work, you'll always have time for your favorite hobby even if it's just watching a movie on DVD at home.
Remember, it's your choice.
HAPPINESS TIP 4#
All you need to do is check your thoughts.
“All that you accomplish or fail to accomplish with your life is the direct result of your thoughts.”
James Allen
Start to listen to your thoughts and be aware of how you react to your surroundings.
Whenever you catch yourself thinking about the negative stuff, stop and turn those thoughts around.
IMPORTANT: THINK POSITIVE (at least think about something to look forward to for a start)
Stop comparing
The simple truth is that you’re unhappy because you’re comparing your circumstances…
Tim Brownson once stated that making comparisons make people unhappy.
Live in the moment by focusing on your current wellbeing and your life – not the ones of others.
Make peace with what you cannot change, or you will wrestle with it to your own ruin.
Andrew Ong, Hairstylist from Ipoh
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2 comments:
I lol to myself a lot because sometimes what you have inside already makes the day better - then my family found out and thought I was being "rebellious, attention-seeking, desperate and insane". I think they are just jealous that I can afford to laugh to myself about myself XP.
Let's have a session of laughter yoga. Wouldn't that be great? XD
Haha...yes, it's great that you can laugh to yourself about yourself. Keep on going with this positive practice JW. :)
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