A Happy Life: How to Get It
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To be happier. That’s what most people would say if you asked them what they really want to be. So how do we achieve real happiness – that’s the question?
The importance of solving this conundrum is clear. If we don’t, we simply won’t achieve a happy life.
The problem is, when it comes to happiness, we often look for it in the wrong place: money property, cars etc. In other words stuff, things, possessions. But happiness isn’t found in possessions, it is found from within. It is the by-product of a full and fulfilling life. A happy life is one filled with friends, interests and purpose.
Real happiness will elude us if we don’t understand this fundamental fact.
Just want to be happy – but don’t know how? Here are my top 5 Ways to be Happy:
1. Find your Passion in Life
Having a passion and getting involved gives your life meaning. It could be an issue you’re conce
ed about such as animal welfare or the environment. Maybe you’re political and decide to volunteer to help your local candidate. Or you have a talent for something and teach an evening class. Whatever it is, the satisfaction gained not only gives you a sense of fulfilment it enhances your life, which in turn makes you happy.
2. Attain a Level of Contentment
No one is 100 per cent happy 100 per cent of the time. Life ebbs and flows, we just can’t expect to be happy all the time. But, it is important to be able to maintain a general level of contentment. Some events can create euphoric feelings of real joy, others desperate sadness. However, if there is a thread of contentment running through your life you’ll be able to cope better with any extreme lows.
3. Do Something Well
This increases your sense of self esteem, which is closely linked to happiness. Being successful at something is one of the most common sources of personal joy.
4. Exercise
Exercise releases endorphins into your brain inducing a positive mood. It gets the heart pumping oxygen round the body, giving you a natural high. This doesn’t have to mean going to the gym – why not go dancing? Or, if you’re not feeling quite that energetic, go for a brisk walk.
5. Do Something Silly
Being stupid and being silly are not the same thing. Stupid is being irresponsible or missing opportunities. Silly is being daft, laughing and having fun. So get reacquainted with your inner child. Invite friends over and play silly games or watch a funny movie – have fun and laugh!
To be happier you just need to remember one thing: in life, you get out what you put in.
A happy life: it can be yours.
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About the Author
Teresa George General Self Help: Practical Advice & PMA
I have always been the one my friends turn to for advice, support and counselling; one described me as "a wise owl".
I believe the four As to discovering yourself and finding your way to true happiness are:
Analysis, Acknowledgement, Acceptance, Actio
I focus on the final step: Action, because without doing something, taking positive action we cannot effect change.
I have studied counselling, but more importantly I've had life experiences:nnmarried at 19, divorced at 23nat age 32 I was told I couldn't have childrennwithin 7 years my brother and parents died from long-term illnesses
I have survived cancer
Having cancer changed my perspective on life; all the usual things I had considered problems were dwarfed in comparison. I learned that it isn't so much what happens to us in life, but how we react to it that's important.
I learned what happiness really is. This realisation led me to write, How to be Happy: A Practical Guide.
My philosophy is: we only have One Life so it's important we live it well.
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