Where Do I Look For Happiness?

A lot of people spend a few minutes of their waking moment, staring at the ceiling, and thinking of how to go about the things that need to be done for the day. This is good, but only if your day is potentially full of happy, fulfilling chores. If you must deal head-on with a few problems that need ironing out, thinking about them may be the wrong way to start a day. So where does one search for happiness? How do you live a life that's so fulfilling - you literally don't want to see it end? Here are a few tips.

First, determine what makes you happy. Is it having a satisfying job, a fulfilling love relationship, or having a ton of friends? If you know what you want, then your life has direction. You have goals, so how to fulfill those goals will be your objective in life. In this process, surround yourself with positive people - people who will encourage and help you on your path to happiness. Stay clear of negative people who will discourage you, just to make sure that both of you remain aimless for the rest of your life.

Next, If and when you encounter bumps and hurdles along the way, fear not - for these are mere tests of your true character and determination. Look at each failure as a chance to improve yourself. Challenges were purposely put in your life to make you stronger.

Third, try to find humour in the trivialities of life. Face a few facts - example: although your goal is to make solid friendships, you will encounter a few enemies along the way. Learn to be serious when the situation calls for it. Fight for your beliefs, but learn to manage your moods. Seek laughter in the worst of situations. Only until you've learned to strike the delicate balance between these things can you find happiness.

Fourth, a lot of people go about their lives working for others. Sure, this is highly satisfying - but never forget to take some "me" time. Enjoy a great meal, pamper yourself with a massage, or watch a good movie and bawl your eyes out. These things, more than anything, makes the long trip towards your goal a tad more enjoyable. You were not put on earth just to make others happy. You are expected to share some of that happiness with your own self.

Lastly and most importantly - believe that you deserve to be happy. Never let anyone sway you into thinking that you don't deserve to enjoy living. Your happiness is your own choice - and not just a by-product of a few lucky streaks.

Life is meant to be fulfilling and worthwhile, but it is always your choice if you should take the road to happiness, or just sit back and watch as the rest of the world continues on their own respective pursuits of happiness.

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Michael Griffiths is the CEO and Founder of Secrets Of A Super Life, providing individuals with personal development strategies to increase their purpose, passion, happiness and life fulfilment. For your free life success pack please visit http://www.mysuperlifetoday.com

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