Thursday, October 05, 2006

If your aren't happy, read this ; if you are happy, read it too..

25 ways to stay happy.Something to share. =)

  1. Change Your Thinking. Live everday as if it is your last. People who survived a terminal illness or accident, witnessed a tragedy or lost a loved one are said to have a different perspective on life. Many will say that they no longer leave anything untill later. They travel, learn a new skill, contact a friend now. They know - & we should all remember - that there might not be a later.
  2. Keep a journal(or blog). Write an ongoing list of good things that happen to you everyday. What was that lovely thing your daughter said to you the other day? You will not remember unless you write it down. Problems can be solved & bad things cleared from your thoughts by writing them down, too. Try it - it works.
  3. Get some perspective on things. Think about how you would like to be remembered & what you might tell your grandchildren about your life. Is it really that important that the linen is changed weekly & the floors are kept spotlessly clean? That work meeting last year that meant you missed your child's school concert - does it matter now?
  4. Don't let the small stuff bug you. Wasting your energy by getting upset about life's many minor irritations is not worth it. Smile & wave to the driver who won't let you merge into his lane. He's rude & aggresive, & it's his problem. You've missed the train? Fretting is pointless - the train is gone. Enjoy the coffee while you wait for the next one.
  5. Do any unpleasant or difficult chores that need doing. Do them NOW! Procrastination drains your energy & burdens your mind. If you are thinking & worrying about something that needs to be done, you might as well be doing it.
  6. Change your routine. Life can begin to seem like a bit of a chore if we do the same thing day after day, week after week. We need to create interest in our lives, & to do new things. If you normally sleep in on a Sunday, the "sleep in" is no longer a treat. Why not get up early & have breakfast in the park? You'll beat the crowds & be heading home as they arrive. The day will seem much longer. (Or, for those who never sleep in, arrange it somehow - what a luxury it is!)
  7. Don't try to keep up with others. So, your neighbours have a larger home, the latest stereo system, a new car - WHO CARES? Look again. He works on the weekends, & they never seem to see friends. Who's better off, really?
  8. Have a big clean out & divest yourself of useless "stuff". Clothes unworn for a year, the dinner service that you've always hated, kitchen utensils that are always in the way but never used, unused linen(you still have cot linen on the shelf & the "baby" is six!), toys, books, furniture - give it all to a charity & you will have helped the poor. The bonus is that your shelves & cupboards are clutter-free now. Housework is eaiser, your vision is clearer & the feng shui of your home is improved.
  9. Learn to say no. You don't have to do it. Your life is already too busy & you are running from one thing to another. Give yourself some space to think & time to do something for yourself.
  10. Remember to love your partner for who he or she is. Have they really changed so much? Or(think about it!) might he/she actually be the same person that you fell in love with? The relationship might need some work - eveything needs some repair work or maintenance after a few years of running - but the parts should be still in working order.
  11. Don't let familiarity breed contempt. Your partner & family deserve at least the same consideration you give your friends. & you deserve the same from them.
  12. Tell your partner, family & friends that you love them. Tell them what you love about them. Tell them when they do things well. A little praise never hurts & before you know it you might be told that you've done things will too. You never know.....
  13. Are you always a shoulder to lean on for troubled friends? It may be hard, but if their problems are getting to affect you, then you need to try not to be quite so available all the time. They need to address their problems & get on with their lives.
  14. Phone, e-mail(write them a testimonial or message them on friendster) even write to some old friends. You've lost touch, but it needn't be for ever. & how long is it since you spoke to your Great Auntie Jean? She'd love to hear from you.
  15. Enchance your mood with greenery. Cut some fresh flowers from your garden - or get up early head to the markets & fill your home with loads of cheap flowers, fruit & vegetables. Everyone had pot plants in the 1970s - bring them back! These fill the house with life & vitality.
  16. Go to the beach. The long views, the wind, the waves, barefeet in the sand, sun on the back - there is nothing so good for the soul. (My friend Kendra is renewed & invigorated in the same way by a walk on a hill. To each his own.)
  17. Create something. Paint, sculpt, sew, bake, garden - ANYTHING!
  18. Breathe fresh air. Go outside or open the windows,. Breathe deeply to the bottom of your lungs & feel the stale air leave you.
  19. Go for a walk. This gentle exercise will renew & invigorate you physically & mentally on your first outing. Take it up regularly & you'll feel better everyday.
  20. Rent a funny video & have a good laugh. Old comedies always do it for me.
  21. Move your furniture & ornaments around, change rooms, paint walls. It's true, a change is as good as a holiday.
  22. Give yourself something to look forward to. Book a holiday, a night out, a massage.
  23. Invite friends over for dinner. Get everyone to dress up, & decorate the room & the table. Greet everyone with cocktails or Champagne, & have music playing. Spend time thinking about & planning the menu, enjoy the shopping & cooking. People can't help but respond positively when you've gone to a lot of effort for them. The night will be good fun. & don't get stressed over cleaning the house beforehand - no-one will even notice.
  24. Smile. Smiling is contagious try it & see.
  25. Make someone else's day happier. It may sound a bit corny, but why not? Start by suppressing the urge to blast your horn at the slow driver ahead. Or you could make a positive move by volunteering your time for a charity.

There u go, all 24+1 of them, thanks to jeremy. It's actually from readers digest. I think i read b4. It's really some good advice.

"You Miss 100% Of The Shots You Don't Take." - Wayne Gretsky,NHL player.

This quote is so freaking true. If you don't do it, you get nothing. I encounter this situation a lot of times in life, even now. I have a chance to do something but i don't cause i'm afraid and embarrased. Eugene told me that we have to take risks to achieve something. And if you don't, you'll have nothing. Don't go waiting on for money to fall, or love to come, or good grades to score. We have to start taking chances and risks to do that something we have been given an opportunity to do.

Until then..

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