Recently, several blogs published this list of 22 things that happy people do differently than the miserable sludges who mope around and gripe that life is unfair and if only they had ______, they would be better off.
Well, this list seems pretty correct to me, speaking as a happy person. But what really struck me as I read through it was that the cost of implementing the following habits is zilch. Nada. Bupkes. Nothing.
In other words, happiness is free, Baby. Check it out, then check it off:
1. Don’t hold grudges.
2. Treat everyone with kindness.
3. See problems as challenges.
4. Express gratitude for what they already have.
5. Dream big.
6. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
7. Speak well of others.
8. Never make excuses.
9. Get absorbed into the present.
10. Wake up at the same time every morning.
11. Avoid social comparison.
12. Choose friends wisely.
13. Never seek approval from others.
14. Take the time to listen.
15. Nurture social relationships.
16. Meditate.
17. Eat well.
18. Exercise.
19. Live minimally.
20. Tell the truth.
21. Establish personal control.
22. Accept what cannot be changed.
Put your wallet and purse back and grab this list by the horns and ride it. Learn it, do it, and rejoice at the fact that no matter your financial station in life, you can do the things on this list and c'mon, get happy!
Wheeee!
Dani
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