Almost everyone have 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 McFerrin'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 try to make an effort to understand the situation.
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." |
