Habitually happy people consciously choose their moods and their attitudes, because they like to enjoy all life has to offer.
They don’t want to waste time in bad, unhappy, non productive moods or mental states.
They decide what they are going to do and they consciously decide to enjoy it. They manage their actions and their attitudes very effectively.
They don’t continually look outside of themselves for happiness. They create their own joy though their actions, appreciation and their achievements.
This is a very different perspective from people who continually seek happiness outside of themselves. When they can’t find it, they are often disappointed and dejected. Some retreat into a mythical sort of lotus land to find some semblance of happiness and bliss.
Enduring Happiness is not a retreat from reality but a different perspective on reality.
- It’s knowing we are truly at our best when we are up and happy, so we try to be that way all of the time.
- It’s knowing life is far richer and beautiful when we are appreciating all that’s around us, not judging.
- Happiness definitely requires an independent, rebellious spirit that refuses to let difficulties take control of our hearts and minds. Refusal to let difficulties define our identity, feelings or our actions is a key to happiness.
Is it easier to be happy when everything around us is beautiful and life is going well? Absolutely, especially if you already embrace and practice these happiness habits.
If you don’t, no measure of good things coming into your life will ever bring you enduring happiness.
We can use difficult times to strengthen our happiness skills and our determination to triumph over distress and despair.
You decide what you want to do.
See HappinessHabit.com for more insights on how to live a happy life.
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