It seems that everything comes in a list format nowadays. "Wash, Rinse and Repeat." Or "Open box, Remove Contents, Assemble." Maybe its because when we see things in a list format our brain interprets them as a set of directions - rules that must be followed.
The proliferation of articles about happiness as of late has been astonishing. Everybody is coming up with the magic formula for finding happiness. I don't know about you, but I nee to keep things simple and in perspective at all times.
Wouldn't it be great if there were a simple set of instructions for living a happy and fulfilled life? How about an instruction manual for life? Something along the lines of "Enjoy childhood, Explore young adulthood, Engage in a rewarding career, and Enjoy life."
Unfortunately, things are not that easy. That doesn't mean there aren't techniques and tips you can use in your everyday life that can help you find happiness and fulfillment as you go through the journey of life. Here's how:
1. Keep it simple. Don't clutter your life with unnecessary decisions by making everything complicated and complex.
2. Practice being satisfied. Many people don't know how to satisfied with what life gives them.
3. Beware of indecision. Nobody said life was easy and sometimes you have to make the tough decisions. Successful people didn't get where they are by prolonging or going back and forth on decisions.
4. Practice cheerfulness. A simple smile or kind word can spread through our culture like wildfire - not only will you feel better, but those who interact with you will too.
5. Learn to love people. You don't have to like them but you can learn to love them beyond the blemishes.
6. Live and let live. Learn to live your life to the fullest and let others live live to the fullest. None of us is above anyone else.
7. Adversity teaches. Adversity often comes dressed in many different outfits, but you will change your life by learning how to deal with it and prosper from it.
8. Don't take yourself too seriously. Here's a secret...it's OK to be alittle goofy every now and then.
9. Have a sense of humor. Laughter has been shown to help people live longer, reduce their blood pressure, and help them relate to people from all corners of life.
10. Practice objectivity. Be objective in your decision-making and risk-taking. Know the facts and avoid bias influence on your decisions.
11. Tolerate your own mistakes. Learn that mistakes happen and the best thing you can is to learn from them.
12. Forgive yourself. Stop beating yourself up over the things that happened in the past - things you did or didn't do, and mistakes you may have made with others.
Life happens....be a part of it.
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