You ever looked at a family? Or a couple. Or just people in general and think they look so happy. What is their secret? I know if we are not happy we tend to wonder what is the secret to happiness. We all experience times that we are unhappy. But today I want to give some advice on realizing the secret to happiness. It isnt as complicated as it looks.
1. Don't look for a specific outcome to an event.
It is life after all. Even with the best preparation and planning. There is still no guarantee that it will turn out as you hope. If we expect a specific outcome we lose out on our happiness. Then we become over obsessed or we feel miserable.
2. Discover your view of success and happiness according to you.
No two people are alike. The same can be said about our outlook on life. Or what we define as success. If we follow other people's opinion of happiness or success. If we are everything for others. We tend to lose ourselves in the process. We forget we are different and unique. Losing out on our own special gifts. Yes we all have unique traits that should be seen by the world. It can be considered out ultimate gift to the world.
3. Commit completely to what makes you happy.
I will start with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi. “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” So we have to be fully committed to what makes us happy instead of settling for less. We tend to do that. We tell ourselves just this once. End result is once became many times and unless you are real and honest towards yourself you will always struggle to be happy. Once you are fully committed to what makes you happy. You will find that you don't need the will power to continue. Learn to live proactively instead of reactively.
4. Be grateful for what you have right now.
In life there is many things we have. There is also many things we don't have. Once we realize we dont need to be focused on what is missing. But remember the wonderful things we do have in life. Our views change. Right now as read this. You can think of your loved ones. Your friends and family who enrich your life. Your work or even admire nature. Even your health is a blessing.
5. Don't leave for tomorrow what you can do today
As mentioned in the previous post. Live in the moment. Life changes. What is today may not be tomorrow. So appreciate the moment while it is with you. Realize what is important for your happiness and live for that. Happiness is about accepting and embracing the now. You ever saw quotes like You will me when I am gone? Yes that is life. So accept the moment and see the beauty of it.
6. Instead of going for what is good go for what is best.
Here I want to recall a conversation my mother and an uncle had. My mother said :Half a glass is better than an empty one" (Speaking about an opportunity). Now comes the reply from my uncle. "Why accept the half glass? Why not consider the full glass instead?" That is the the beauty of realizing the difference between good and what is best. Do you ever find yourself in this situation? My mother often speaks about it. So it is something that I too remember. There may not be many things you will consider as best. But when you realize what you want and where you want to go in life. You will see the difference between good and best opportunities.
7. Do you play it safe?
I think many people do this. People that are happy tend to move away from their comfort zone. Life is about growing. We never stop learning. If you do step away from your comfort zone you will discover you are more aware of the moment. Life isn't about playing safe. It is about experiencing every moment. Realizing the beauty that life has. Yes there is lots of sadness. But how will you discover the delight of happiness if you don't experience sadness? Only then will you realize the value of being happy.
These are a few insightful ways we can change our thinking and realize the beauty of happiness. Not every moment will be happy. But every moment of happiness will matter. It is always good to remember that.
I hope this article helps you discover happiness. If you have any questions or comments feel free to comment below or contact us. Please share so others can discover happiness too.
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