101 Ways to Feel Happy
Feeling low or even downright sad?
Have a look at this comprehensive list of suggestions to make yourself happy, written by Annabel Candy, of “In The Hot Spot” fame. There’s sure to be at least a few ways to bring a smile to your face, from her list of 101 Ways to Feel Happy
Thanks for some great ideas Annabe!!
We find a good sing at the top of our voices, does wonders:
“Who Let the Dogs Out” is a great song, along with “I get Knocked Down but I Get up Again” by Chumbawamba. Our current favourite to sing along to is “Red, Red Wine” by Neil Diamond. Turn up the volume!!
What makes you feel happy?
My happy boys
Dale Carnegie on Happiness
Remember happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think.
~ Dale Carnegie
How to Feel Happy at Least 80% of the Time
BANISH ALL NEGATIVE THOUGHTS before they can take hold.
This is the number one reason I manage to feel pretty happy at least 80% of the time. The tactic is not to get yourself in an unhappy state in the first place.
If a violent story comes on the TV News, I mute it! If I see disturbing images, I turn away! If my friends are bitching and moaning about all the things they hate, or exchanging horror stories, I change the subject (or leave the room!). I never ponder upsetting scenarios…especially ones that don’t exist!
DO NOT watch, read, listen to or think about anything that gets you down. You don’t have to be ignorant, but don’t take all that negative stuff on board. Sift it if you have to, then dump it.
If banishing unhappy thoughts isn’t appropriate or possible, you can change them instead. Recently my father had a heart attack; of course I wanted to think of him, so I changed the way my thoughts went. I imagined him saying “You’re not going to get rid of me that easily” and filled my head with a vision of him 100% well again.
A week or so later, after a successful operation, I called him and he said those exact words!
So, what about the other 20% of the time? I believe it’s close to impossible to be happy all of the time (with the exception of a few very advanced monks who live in caves) because, let’s face it, we still face plenty of adversity in our day to day lives. Recognise the adversity for what it is. It will pass.
Remember, you get what you focus on, so the more unhappy thoughts you have the more you get. Mentally, put up a “NEGATIVE THOUGHTS NOT WELCOME” sign and you will be amazed at how much better you feel!
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“Steps to Happiness” ~ Poem
Everybody Knows,
You can’t be all things to all people.
You can’t do all things at once.
You can’t do all things equally well.
You can’t do all things better than everyone else.
Your humanity is showing just like everyone else’s.
So,
You have to find out who you are, and be that.
You have to decide what comes first, and do that.
You have to discover your strengths, and use them.
You have to learn not to compete with others, because no one else is in the contest of “being you”.
Then,
You will have learned to accept your own uniqueness.
You will have learned to set priorities and make decisions.
You will have learned to live with your limitations.
You will have learned to give yourself the respect that is due.
And you’ll be a most vital mortal.
Believe,
That you are a wonderful, unique person.
That you are a once-in all history event.
That it’s more than a right, it’s your duty, to be who you are.
That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish.
And you’ll be able to stay one up on what used to get you down.
~Unknown
Happiness is an Attitude
“Happiness is an attitude,
We either make ourselves miserable
Or happy and strong
The amount of work is the same”
~ Francesca Reigler
Beat the Holiday or Financial Blues
Is it all getting too much? Take a few deep breaths then read this post from Gretchen Rubin:
“Maybe you’re feeling down because of the financial crisis. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by holiday tasks. Maybe you’re rushing around to try to get things done before you leave for vacation. Or maybe you’re just having a lousy day” …
Continue here Beat the Holiday or Financial Blues; Nine tips for making yourself happier in the next 30 minutes…
It worked for me!
Be Happy NOW
“Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans”.
Wise words from John Lennon.
Life is happening now! The time to be happy is now. There is no other time; yesterday has gone and tomorrow isn’t here yet. We live in an eternal moment of NOW.
So many people continually postpone happiness. We tell ourselves that we’ll be happy when we get a promotion/get married/have a baby…whatever. We tell ourselves that one day we’ll get a new car or go on an overseas holiday; then we’ll be happy. It goes on.
Human life is full of challenges. It’s best to accept that and be happy anyway. Happiness attracts happiness, by the Law of Attraction!
Have a wonderful, happy day!
How To Be Truly Happy
Use the unlimited power of your mind…
“Once you realize that your mind is constantly creating every experience in your life, you will usually have feelings of complete empowerment and overwhelming fear. Why? Because taking complete responsibility for one’s life has that affect on people. On one hand, you now understand that you can recreate your life anyway you choose to.
Riches? Power? Success? Abundance? Love? You can have it all…”
See the article by Abundance Secrets
Photo by Thai Jasmine
9 Tips For Living an Abundant Life
I have just come across this great post from Life Optimizer:
“Living an abundant life is everyone’s dream. We all want to live a prosperous life where we can be happy and fulfilled. While it may seem difficult for some people, in reality we already have what it takes to live an abundant life. The most important ingredient for abundance is attitude, and your attitude is something you can control.”
It’s called 9 Tips to Living an Abundant Life
They are:
1. Have an abundance mentality
2. Be grateful for what you have
3. Smile
4. Start your day right
5. Prepare yourself for opportunties
6. Make the most of every opportunity
7. Build friendships along the way
8. Build upon what you’ve built
9. Enjoy your life
Enjoy the article!
Colourful photo from The Wandering Angel
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