1. Appreciate Life
Be thankful that you woke up
alive each morning. Develop a childlike sense of wonder towards life. Focus on
the beauty of every living thing. Make the most of each day. Don’t take
anything for granted. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
2. Choose Friends Wisely
Surround yourself with happy,
positive people who share your values and goals. Friends that have the same
ethics as you will encourage you to achieve your dreams. They help you to feel
good about yourself. They are there to lend a helping hand when needed.
3. Be Considerate
Accept others for who they are
as well as where they are in life. Respect them for who they are. Touch them
with a kind and generous spirit. Help when you are able, without trying to
change the other person. Try to brighten the day of everyone you come into
contact with.
4. Learn Continuously
Keep up to date with the
latest news regarding your career and hobbies. Try new and daring things that
has sparked your interest – such as dancing, skiing, surfing or sky-diving.
5. Creative Problem Solving
Don’t wallow in self-pity. As
soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution. Don’t let the set
backs affect your mood, instead see each new obstacle you face as an
opportunity to make a positive change. Learn to trust your gut instincts – it’s
almost always right.
6. Do What They Love
Some statistics show that 80%
of people dislike their jobs! No wonder there’s so many unhappy people running
around. We spend a great deal of our life working. Choose a career that you
enjoy – the extra money of a job you detest isn’t worth it. Make time to enjoy
your hobbies and pursue special interests.
7. Enjoy Life
Take the time to see the
beauty around you. There’s more to life than work. Take time to smell the
roses, watch a sunset or sunrise with a loved one, take a walk along the
seashore, hike in the woods etc. Learn to live in the present moment and
cherish it. Don’t live in the past or the future.
8. Laugh
Don’t take yourself – or life
to seriously. You can find humor in just about any situation. Laugh at yourself
– no one’s perfect. When appropriate laugh and make light of the circumstances.
(Naturally there are times that you should be serious as it would be improper
to laugh.)
9. Forgive
Holding a grudge will hurt no
one but you. Forgive others for your own peace of mind. When you make a mistake
– own up to it – learn from it – and FORGIVE yourself.
10. Gratitude
Develop an attitude of
gratitude. Count your blessings; All of them – even the things that seem
trivial. Be grateful for your home, your work and most importantly your family
and friends. Take the time to tell them that you are happy they are in your
life.
11. Invest in Relationships
Always make sure your loved
ones know you love them even in times of conflict. Nurture and grow your
relationships with your family and friends by making the time to spend with
them. Don’t break your promises to them. Be supportive.
12. Keep Their Word
Honesty is the best policy.
Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty. Be honest with
yourself and with your loved ones.
13. Meditate
Meditation gives your
very active brain a rest. When it’s rested you will have more energy and
function at a higher level. Types of meditation include yoga, hypnosis,
relaxation tapes, affirmations, visualization or just sitting in complete
silence. Find something you enjoy and make the time to practice daily.
14. Mind Their Own Business
Concentrate on creating your
life the way you want it. Take care of you and your family. Don’t get overly
concerned with what other people are doing or saying. Don’t get caught up with
gossip or name calling. Don’t judge. Everyone has a right to live their own
life the way they want to – including you.
15. Optimism
See the glass as half full.
Find the positive side of any given situation. It’s there – even though it may
be hard to find. Know that everything happens for a reason, even though you may
never know what the reason is. Steer clear of negative thoughts. If a negative
thought creeps in – replace it with a positive thought.
16. Love Unconditionally
Accept others for who they
are. You don’t put limitations on your love. Even though you may not always
like the actions of your loved ones – you continue to love them.
17. Persistence
Never give up. Face each new
challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your
goal. You will never fail, as long as you never give up. Focus on what you
want, learn the required skills, make a plan to succeed and take action. We are
always happiest while pursuing something of value to us.
18. Be Proactive
Accept what can not be
changed. Happy people don’t waste energy on circumstances beyond their control.
Accept your limitations as a human being. Determine how you can take control by
creating the outcome you desire – rather than waiting to respond.
19. Self Care
Take care of your mind, body
and health. Get regular medical check ups. Eat healthy and work out. Get plenty
of rest. Drink lots of water. Exercise your mind by continually energizing it
with interesting and exciting challenges.
20. Self Confidence
Don’t try to be someone that
you’re not. After all no one likes a phony. Determine who you are in the inside
– your own personal likes and dislikes. Be confident in who you are. Do the
best you can and don’t second guess yourself.
21. Take Responsibility
Happy people know and
understand that they are 100% responsible for their life. They take
responsibility for their moods, attitude, thoughts, feelings, actions and
words. They are the first to admit when they’ve made a mistake.
Begin today by taking
responsibility for your happiness. Work on developing these habits as you own.
The more you incorporate the above habits into your daily lifestyle – the
happier you will be.
Most of all: BE TRUE TO
YOURSELF.
Don't feel bad about accepting who you truly are - and don't let anyone try to change you!!
Have an awesome Boxing Day & a fab week, Vergers!!
Megan & Kate xx
What a fabulous list!
