There is no guarantee that you would be happy all the time even if you are Richie Rich who can afford all the trappings of life. There could be days when you experience setback or got hit by a curve ball.
Work with what you can control. For instance, if people dish you with undesirable remarks or vibes, stop being a victim by gently rejecting their impression of you from taking roots in your mind. Guard your own happiness because you owe it to yourself to be happy and resist the things that hurt or depress you.
Go to a nice cafe and enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea with a slice of cake, pie or scoop of ice-cream. Exercise, cycle, swim or go for a run. Go for walks, visit an art gallery or meet up with close friends. There is so much that you can learn and do to find your own happiness.
Whether within a social circle of people who care for you or on your own, you can find happiness.
Here are some refreshing ideas for you:
1. Cultivate a social Milieu -- one or more groups of people with whom you have close and regular contacts.
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2. Get into the flow with Mindfulness
While thinking of the past and future, be engaged in the present and seize the gift of the here-and-now. Savour the nuances, intricacies and depths of each moment, and be alive more fully.
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3. Be open to Conversation
Making conversation is a lost art as people are now readily retreating into the virtual world of their mobile devices instead of making that in-person human connection.
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4. Make time for personal Solitude
You have to get comfortable with being alone, get to know the true you and define the person you aspire to become. You will become better at being you, change your world and inspire others to do the same.
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5. Expand your Empathy
Ever asked yourself 'Why am I me and not someone else in another country or set of circumstances?'?
Accept who are you and make the most of the cards that have been dealt to you. Be thankful and find ways to pay it forward by helping other people.
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Please feel free to post a Comment or two in this blog post on what makes you happy or share your advice on how to find happiness.
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