Chapter 1: Introduction
Happiness is the underlying foundation that influences the quality of life. Have you ever seen someone who lives in a small house and has an older car? They may not be rich in terms of material things, but they are beyond rich in their happiness.
We all go through things in life that we wish we didn’t have to. This can change how we feel and our outlook. Yet you have a choice to either go through life miserable or to be happy. You are the only one in control of that. There may be plenty of variables in life you can’t control, but your happiness should never be in the hands of someone else.
One of the biggest barriers to true happiness is that we live in a society that tends to encourage us to redeem ourselves with material goods. Then we compare what we have to what others around us have. If they have more, then we may feel that we are less than them. This can really influence the level of happiness that is experienced.
Being too busy can also cause happiness to be pushed to the back burner. If you are always working and running errands than you have no time for yourself and to enjoy life. Slow down and focus on what really matters to you. There is no reason to work non-stop or to take care of everything on your own.
Communication is important for true happiness to occur. If you don’t share with others what you want or what you won’t tolerate, they aren’t going to know. Never apologize for laying some ground rules in place for relationships so that you can be happy.
Before you can be truly happy, you have to think about what happiness means to you. What it means for you can be very different than what it means for the next person. Once you have that identified, you can work on improving time management, communication, and change that will allow you to really achieve it. Perceptions can hold you back from being happy so make sure you aren’t your own worst enemy.
You may be saying that you can’t do much about the miserable people around you. While that is true to a point, you can’t let their negativity bring you down to their level either. You need to be happy with the person you see in the mirror and that you think you are.
It isn’t possible to be happy all the time, but you can be most of the time. You can also use your happiness to help you get through the most difficult times in your life. As you read through the materials here, you may identify some pitfalls that have been holding you back.
You can also become empowered with ideas and concepts that you can implement into your daily routine. By doing so, they will soon become a habit and something that you automatically take part in every single day.
Being in the driver’s seat when it comes to your happiness is important. You can’t just kick back and hope it is going to happen. The days turn into weeks, months, and years! Do you want to spend them feeling like you do now or do you want to spend them living life to the fullest?
Your overall outlook on life is a big factor when it comes to your happiness. You don’t have to own the best car or the biggest house on the block. You don’t have to be the CEO of a company. Defining your life based on material goods can hinder true happiness.
The quality of your relationships with family, friends, co-workers, and in general also influences how happy you are. It is time to take a very good look at those relationships and see how reflective they are. Your relationships should help you to feel safe and satisfied. If you feel anxious, sad, or angry often with them, then you need to change them.
Studies show that people who are happy tend to do better in all areas of their life. They get sick less often. They tend to have fewer issues with children or getting a divorce. They also tend to do better at work because their boss notices they seem content to be there.
You can make changes in your life that promote happiness for you now. It doesn’t matter where you live, how much money you make, or how old you happen to be. It is never too late to feel happy and to really enjoy life. These 10 keys to happiness will help you to be on the path to making that a dream become a reality!
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