Happy as You Want to Be

Happy as You Want to Be

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Note: this post has been updated in July 2023.

Happy as You Want to Be

Everyone has 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 happy by telling them not to worry.

Living a happy, resilient, and optimistic life is wonderful and is also good for your health. Being happy 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 the 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

Relationships

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 still, try and make an effort to understand the situation and you might just get along well with others.

Happiness is found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and healthier. To be happy is 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.

Be a happy person

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.

The 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 sad news. Starting the day with sad 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 meditation fosters 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 efficient personal time management skills. 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.

Laughing and Feelings

Laugh and laugh heartily every day. 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 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 are worthy of your time.

Learning is a joyful exercise. Try and learn something new every day. 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 every day to be happy.  ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Eat a Healthy Diet

Be sure to eat a healthy diet and consider becoming plant-based or Vegan. Your body will love you, however, your doctors and drug companies may not! If you are not sure what a plant-based diet is look at Understanding Plant-Based Diets and look at Why Plant Strong  to get an understanding of the difference between the two.

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Take Positive Action to be Happy

Always remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, he says that “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. In other words, it is up to you to be happy or not.

A true saying that my dad used to tell me many years ago, when I was feeling down, and how true it was and is! Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone

Many people believe they can only be happy when their problems are solved, relationships improve, and goals are achieved. In this straightforward guide, Dr. Richard Carlson shows readers how to be happy right now — no matter the situation. You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective

You can be as Happy as You Want to Be!  

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