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When I am happy, I see the happiness in others. When I am depressed, I notice that people’s eyes look sad. When I am weary, I see the world as boring and unattractive.- Steve Chandler

When it comes to feeling happy and content, your attitude plays an important role.  A negative attitude keeps you focused on the negative side of your situation.  You spend more time thinking about what you don’t have; the opportunities you missed out on, the terrible things that have happened to you in the past, and the awful things that might happen to you in the future.

At the opposite end of the spectrum is the “Happiness Attitude,” which is slightly different than a mere positive attitude!  A positive attitude is certainly a good place to start because it helps you to feel better and think more positively overall, but the Happiness Attitude also includes a concrete decision to live your life from a focus of happiness and joy – which can elevate your attitude to a whole new level!

If you’re ready to adopt a genuine Happiness Attitude in your own life, read on for some easy ways to do it:

• Appreciation

The Happiness Attitude requires an ongoing commitment to appreciation and gratitude in every moment.  Not only should you appreciate the bigger stuff like your family, home, job, friends, and health, but also the smaller blessings like getting a good deal on a new pair of shoes, receiving a compliment, or even catching a glimpse of a beautiful bird outside your window. 

• Optimism

Optimism is a huge component of the Happiness Attitude because it requires a conscious decision to expect the best, no matter what!  Rather than obsessing and worrying about the negatives, you’ll commit to giving most of your attention to the great things coming your way.

• Confidence

Feeling unsure of yourself or your capabilities contributes to a negative attitude – and is the direct opposite of the Happiness Attitude.  By building your confidence and affirming your capabilities to do anything you desire, you’ll feel strong, powerful and more in control of your overall happiness.

• Trust

A Happiness Attitude means also trusting yourself to make the right decisions that will create greater happiness and fulfillment in your life.  These decisions may not always be easy, but by choosing to believe in yourself and trust your inner vision, you play an active part in creating the life circumstances that will make you happiest.

• Flexibility

A rigid mind-set often fosters stagnation and negativity, which detracts from your happiness.  A Happiness Attitude, on the other hand, encourages greater flexibility and resourcefulness, which aids you in overcoming obstacles and facing challenges.

• Balance

A negative attitude can make you feel like you have to work excessively hard to get ahead, which only leads to stress and burnout.  With a genuine Happiness Attitude, you’ll find it easy to balance all aspects of your life and create a genuine sense of happiness and fulfillment.

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             Be helpful.When you see a person without a smile, Give him yours -Zig Ziglar

Are you yearning for a greater sense of happiness in your life but feel weighed down by problems?  If so, try adopting an attitude of lightheartedness and watch how quickly it can inject an element of fun and whimsy into your life.

Here are three simple ways to do it:

1) Play.

Most of us tend to take life so seriously.  Sure, life can definitely be serious at times, and there are certainly things that we should take seriously – but we also don’t need to be so serious ALL the time!  Instead, try your best to have more fun as often as you can.  Either spend time doing things you enjoy, or simply make your regular activities more fun.  Not sure that your regular activities can be fun?  Nearly any task or chore can be lightened up a bit – even mundane chores around the house.  Take, for example, house work or yard work.  Who says you have to grudgingly perform those tasks?  Why not put on some funky music and dance around while you do them?  Why not listen to a stand-up comedy routine on CD and laugh while you do them?  All it takes is a shift in perspective to make something fun and lighthearted.

2) Get inspired.

If you’re used to directing most of your focus toward lack or negativity, it can be helpful to start lifting your perspective to a higher place.  One way to do that is to purposely concentrate on things that inspire you.  You can read uplifting books or watch inspirational movies; or even buy a book of motivational quotes and read a few each day.  You can also choose to be inspired by the things you see in your daily travels.  For example, rather than rushing distractedly to and from appointments, take a few minutes to pause and gaze around.  Notice how the sunshine plays on the trees and flowers, making them glow with beauty.  Rather than getting annoyed at your children when they play with their dinner, marvel at their creativity and sense of humor.  Take a walk during your lunch hour and breathe deeply of the fresh air, smile at strangers and make an effort to remember what a miracle life is.  No matter how you do it, let your heart and mind soar to a place of joy and inspiration, and you’ll automatically feel more lighthearted, and happy!

3) Unload your worries.

It’s difficult to feel lighthearted and happy when you’re besieged by stress and worry.  Rather than carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders (or in your heart), write your problems and worries on a sheet of paper and place it in a box or drawer.  Affirm that for the next few hours, you’re not going to think about those things.  Then shift your attention to things that make you feel better, like spending time with loved ones or engaging in favorite hobbies.  When worrisome thoughts pop back into your mind, firmly set them aside again and remind yourself that you’re not going to focus on them right now.  It may sound overly simple but it really works!  With enough practice you eventually reach a point of knowing that worrying and obsessing isn’t helping matters, so you decide not to do it for awhile – and you instantly feel more lighthearted and happy.

When it comes right down to it, feeling happy is a choice you make from moment to moment.  Happiness won’t make all of your challenges vanish, but choosing to focus more on the lighter side of life can definitely make you feel better – and who knows, it might even give you the mental and emotional distance you need to come up with creative solutions that you would have missed if you’d been too busy worrying!

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           Just as a candle cannot burn without fire man cannot live without spiritual life. -Buddha

When you’re striving to create a greater sense of happiness in your life, paying attention to your spiritual practice may be beneficial because it’s often been purported that spiritual people are generally happier than people without a defined spiritual practice.  You may find that hard to believe if you don’t consider yourself to be a spiritual person, but take a peek at some of the benefits of a spiritual practice below and then consider whether they might contribute to a greater sense of happiness in your own life too:

1) Universal guidance and support.  Let’s face it; life’s trials and challenges can often leave you feeling battered and alone.  A strong belief that you’re being guided and supported by universal forces can help you feel stronger and better able to cope with difficulties and disappointments.

2) Purpose and meaning.  Belief in an afterlife may make you feel happier and more secure because you’ll know that your trials and tribulations aren’t without meaning or purpose.  Knowing that you’ll go on from here to a better place may provide a measure of comfort and hope to sustain you through difficult times.

3) Deeper connection to others.  It’s easy to perceive yourself as being separate and distinct from other people, which can result in a sense of isolation and disconnection.  However, with a spiritual foundation comes a greater awareness of your interconnectedness with everyone and everything around you.  This awareness can help you feel more connected even if it doesn’t show up in obvious ways in your outer circumstances. 

4) Seeing the bigger picture.  Spiritual beliefs can give you an expanded view of life that you wouldn’t otherwise have.  Rather than seeing only the physical characteristics of people and the world itself, you realize that there is more to life than just the physical things you can see and touch.

5) Deeper inner connection.  Lack of spiritual beliefs can often make you feel like your life is empty and meaningless, while a strong spiritual foundation can help you see that there is a deeper part of you.  You might call this your soul, spirit, essence or divinity, but the name doesn’t matter as much as the realization that this part of you is timeless, infinite and wise – which helps you feel like “more” than you would as a limited physical person.

There are many more benefits to be gained from a spiritual practice, but only you can say whether such a practice would help you to feel happier in your everyday life.

It’s important to note that spirituality and religion are two distinct practices.  You may feel resistant to spiritual practices because of negative religious experiences when you were younger, but a spiritual practice can be quite different and pleasing.  For example, taking walks in nature could be considered a spiritual practice.  Sitting quietly and journaling your deepest thoughts and feelings could be considered a spiritual practice too.

If you like the idea of a deeper life experience that contributes to greater overall happiness, choose a spiritual practice that interests and inspires you – whether it involves religion or not.  Simply follow your heart to the right type of spiritual expression for you, and you won’t be able to help feeling more centered, fulfilled – and happy!

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   When you are worrying you can’t be Happy. When you are happy you can’t be worrying!-Wendy Mickle

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by worry, you know how difficult it is to feel happy at the same time.  Worry and happiness are by nature complete opposites; they cannot co-exist.  When you worry, you’re focusing more on the negative side of a situation – wondering what might happen that will challenge your ability to cope, or otherwise dreading negative events.  When you’re happy, you’re not focusing on the negative side but rather affirming all that’s good in your life.

The problem that many people face is figuring out how to minimize worry and spend more time feeling happy.  Below you’ll find five easy ways to transform worry into a genuine state of happiness:

1) Find something to laugh about.

Laughter automatically relaxes you and makes you feel less anxious.  Turn on the television and watch a funny sitcom for a half hour, or pop a comedy film into the DVD player and have yourself a good belly laugh.  If you’re not at home or the television isn’t available, simply play a funny movie in your mind!  Think about a memory from the past that made you laugh and relive it again.  Or buy some good joke books and keep them handy for the next time you need some lighthearted fun.

2) Dance.

It’s hard to feel uptight and anxious when you’re boogieing to the beat of some great music!  If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even try out some new dance moves and allow yourself to get silly.  Grab a hairbrush and sing into the handle.  Put a lampshade on your head.  Don’t worry about what other people think; if it makes you feel good you’re on the right track!

3) Clean house.

There are two ways that cleaning can ease worry and anxiety:  First, the physical activity itself can provide an excellent outlet for tension.  As you scrub, mop, vacuum, dust and neaten your surroundings, you purge the tension from your mind and body and focus your full attention on the tasks at hand – which helps you disconnect from worrisome thoughts.  Secondly, when you’re finished cleaning you can sit back and enjoy a much calmer, cleaner and harmonious environment, which automatically helps you feel more relaxed and happy.

4) Make an investment in cheer.

Gazing at something cheerful and uplifting can ease anxiety and worry too!  Buy a bouquet of flowers for your home or workspace, or purchase some soothing artwork to hang on the walls.  Even a wall calendar with soothing or cheerful pictures can provide a positive focus and help ease worry.

5) Stimulate your senses.

Besides looking at cheerful or soothing surroundings, you may want to stimulate your other senses too.  Try baking something delicious and allowing the scents of vanilla, cinnamon, or nutmeg to fill your home with warmth and comfort.  Put on your favorite comfy clothes and curl up with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate.  Enjoy a warm, scented bubble bath or buy a set of soft flannel sheets for your bed.

Ultimately it doesn’t matter what you do to ease worry, as long as you’re doing something that comforts or uplifts you and helps you to focus on happier thoughts.  When you do this, you automatically blot out worry and shift immediately into a happier state of mind.

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Happiness comes when you believe in what you are doing, know what you are doing, and love what you are doing. -Brian Tracy

When you think of being happy with your life, you probably imagine specific circumstances that will make you feel content and satisfied.  You might see yourself with a better job, more money, a committed relationship, or any number of other possibilities.  But do those things guarantee happiness?

You can probably think of people who already have the very things you want, yet they don’t seem happy at all.  They may have plenty of money, but experience serious relationship problems.  They may have a thriving career but struggle with health issues.

Logically you know that money, prestige and outer “stuff” cannot make you happy, but you may still hold a mental image of what happiness looks like – which probably doesn’t match the way your life is today.

You may be surprised to learn that being happy is not a result of anything that happens around you or to you, but rather making a simple choice to be happy.  That may sound like a catch-22 because it seems impossible to feel happy when you’re dissatisfied with your life as it is right now.  However, you don’t have to be completely satisfied with every aspect of your life in order to feel happy.

Happiness is a state of mind.  It’s a willingness to focus more on the positive aspects of your life and minimize the negative.

When you feel unhappy, you are focusing most of your attention on lack.  You’re thinking about the parts of your life that aren’t working as you’d prefer such as stress from your job, financial difficulties, car trouble, relationship conflicts, and so on.

When you decide to be happy right now – regardless of anything you still want to change in your life – you immediately shift into a mind-set of abundance and joy.  You’re better able to make the most of your job, juggle financial commitments, communicate better with others, and generally see the brighter side of most situations.  You begin choosing to feel good rather than obsessing about the things that have the potential to make you feel bad.

Perhaps you’ve tried to feel happy despite difficult circumstances but weren’t able to maintain the positive feelings?  Understand that happiness is a choice you have to make in every moment.  Choosing it once will last only as long as outer circumstances don’t contradict your intention.  When something negative or challenging happens, you’ll find yourself at a crossroads again!  Do you shift your focus away from the negatives and back to the positives again, or do you allow yourself to be swept down the road of dissatisfaction?

Remember that there will always be negative things you can focus on – no matter how wonderful your life becomes.  There will always be challenges and obstacles that can potentially threaten your outlook in life.  But there will also always be great things you can focus on.

When you finally understand that you have the power to choose what you give most of your attention to, the positives will quickly outweigh the negatives and you’ll find yourself experiencing a greater sense of happiness much of the time.

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