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Marilyn Elias of USA TODAY wrote in one of her articles that
psychologists have discovered what makes people happy. This emerging
research on behavioral science that focused on happiness is known as
"Positive Psychology".
The article states, "The happiest people
surround themselves with family and friends, don't care about keeping up
with the Joneses next door, lose themselves in daily activities and, most
important, forgive easily ….
The happiest people spend the least
time alone. They pursue personal growth and intimacy; they judge
themselves by their own yardsticks, never against what others do or
have."
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If we want a happy life, we should study the lifestyle,
attitude, or behavior of happy people. Observe and understand what
they do, then adopt their behaviors and attitudes. Here are some
things habitually happy people do:
1. They
always choose to be happy. They never give themselves the
option to be unhappy. They have a terrific sense of
humor.
2. They try to have a good time as often
as possible. They go out, and have fun with friends and
loved ones.
3. They choose only the attitudes
that can help them succeed and be happy. Happy people have
complete control over how they want to think and
feel.
4. They follow the Golden Rule,
"Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you."
Habitually happy people are kind, caring, and compassionate. They do
not speak ill against anybody. Having a clean conscience gives them
long-lasting happiness.
5. They have fighting
spirit. They do not let other people control their emotions
and actions. Likewise, they stay away from those who try to drag
their spirits down.
6. They never dwell on the
past. Contrary to what others say, happy people are
realistic as they accept the fact that life is not a bed of roses.
Storms of life come and go; it is part of life. They never let bad
and sad experiences ruin the rest of their lives. Remember that
there is always a rainbow after a storm. They always move on with
life and let time heal the wound. Joyful people face the future
optimistically.
Being habitually happy takes a lot of
practice and effort. We have to develop certain attitudes and
behaviors to be able to achieve happiness all year round. We can do
this gradually by becoming more disciplined and determined in
choosing to make happiness part of our lifestyle.
Tenth key to happiness: Happy
people celebrate and appreciate life everyday. Happiness is theirs
for keeps.
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