Habits that will keep you Happy!

Simple tips that I have used over the years to keep and stay happy:

1. Start the day with a positive affirmation!

If there's one big truth about life, it's that it usually lives up to your expectations. Therefore, when you rise from bed, make your first thought: "something wonderful is going to happen today." Guess what? You're probably right. And that is applicable to all facets of your life - your love life, your career, your work, etc. The Only Way Out is IN! I also use instrumental music to pep up my day.

2. Take time to plan and prioritise. Live in the NOW!

The most common source of stress is the perception that you've got too much work to do. Rather than obsess about it, pick one thing that, if you get it done today, will move you closer to your highest goal and purpose in life. Then do that first. The Best Time is NOW!

3. Give a gift to everyone you meet.

I'm not talking about wrapped-up presents. Your gift can be your smile, a word of thanks or encouragement, a gesture of politeness, even a friendly nod or a touch on the shoulder.

4. Deflect partisan conversations.

Arguments about politics and religion never have a "right" answer but they definitely get people all riled up over things they can't control. When such topics surface, bow out by saying something like: "Thinking about these topics makes my head hurt."

5. Assume people have good intentions. Stop that Chatter!

Since you can't read minds, you don't really know the "why" behind the "what" that people do. Imputing evil motives to other people's weird behaviours adds extra misery to life, while assuming good intentions leaves you open to reconciliation. Stop the negative chatter in your mind.

6. Eat food slowly.

Sometimes we can't avoid gulping something quick to keep us up and running. Even so, at least once a day try to eat something slowly - focus on it; taste it; savor it; enjoy it. And let the taste stay!

7. Let go of worry!

The big enemy of happiness is worry, which comes from focusing on events that are outside your control. Once you've taken action, there's usually nothing more you can do. Focus on the job at hand rather than some weird fantasy of what might happen. Enjoying the moment and being fully in the now has helped me.

8. Act with intent - make your choice!

Many households leave their Television Sets on as "background noise" while they're doing other things. The entire point of broadcast TV is to make you dissatisfied with your life so that you'll buy more stuff. Why do you want to subliminally program yourself to being a mindless consumer? Act with intent. Make your own choices - don't let others push you to make choices.

9. End each day with gratitude.

Just before you go to bed, write down at least one wonderful thing that happened. It might be something as small as a making a child laugh or something as huge as a million dollar deal. Whatever it is, be grateful for that day because it will never come again.

I have shared some of my thoughts and practices on the subject.

Whats is your secret sauce to happiness?

Happy to learn some more practices from you.

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