No two people are exactly the same. Some are born with a joyful attitude that smiling and being light-hearted come natural for them while some still need to learn new ways and discard the old habits to become happy people. Every one of us wants to be happy as often as we can, right? The problem is as much as we'd like to be happy, there are just so many things in our daily lives that hinder us from having this kind of positive feeling. Responsibilities and problems at home, in school and at work all contribute to stress in our body that we tend to forget to slow down and rejoice in the little details of life.
Many people have this notion that happiness is something to work hard for as it is beyond easy reach. But this has already been proven wrong by the experts. Psychologists affirm that happiness cannot be found anywhere and in another time as it can be achieved right now wherever you are. A person does not need to wait for long to be happy because he or she can experience being joyful anytime of the day, every day. In feng shui, having a sunny disposition attracts positive chi and promotes a balanced life.
Attitude is the key
It's the attitude that counts in our pursuit towards happiness. It's all about how we deal with the issues of life and the things that make us happy that matter. To put it simply, it's about being wise. In fact, the high-quality happiness that we look for is just within easy reach and does not cost so much.
A recent scientific breakthrough called neuroplasticity has found that happiness is definitely attainable. This discovery involves not only psychology but neurology, chemistry and meditation as well. In other words, it's how we manage our brain that's important in our effort to achieve happiness. And we should look no farther because the things that can make us feel better are just around us.
Discovering our strengths is another step towards feeling good about ourselves. Honesty, forgiveness, kindness, ingenuity and love learning are all morale boosters, according to the father of positive psychology movement, Martin Seligman, Ph.D. Using these strengths to serve other people will further boost our happy feeling although not before solving our personal issues.
We should not wait for tomorrow if we can rejoice today. Creating whatever opportunities as often as we can to celebrate life even in the midst of a sad situation will surely lead to a higher self-esteem. Go for a walk in the park, treat yourself to a cone of ice cream or have a makeover.
To further boost your happy feeling, you can wear the infinity (the figure 8) which symbolizes unlimited happiness. The Chinese considers eight as a lucky number.
Wear it or just carry it with you and attract good things in your life better relationships, more wealth, love and respect from other people.
Harmonious relationships
In life, relationships with our family and friends matter most to us. A common factor in many studies on what makes people happy is the need for close connection, friendship, physical touch and the embrace of love. A National Opinion Research Center survey covering 23,000 Americans over the past two decades found that 41 percent of married people claimed to be very happy than those who were never married, separated or divorced. The benefits of marriage such as commitment, intimacy and support also help make married people happier in their lives.
Our friendships, too, make life worth living. Apart from our family, it is our friends who provide comfort when we're down and who keep us going during tough times. The more we widen our circle of friends, the happier and wiser we are. Without these people we greatly value like our friends and members of our family spouse, children and siblings -- from whom we get support and affection and with whom we share our triumphs and failures, life will truly be lonely.
In enhancing our relationships, we can use many accessories in the home. Among them would be photos of family members in wooden frames, fresh flowers in water, wooden furniture, a bowl of stones in water, a potted tree or plant and a mirror. The color green also promotes harmony so you might want to experiment with this hue in the different parts of your home where the family gathers.
Many people have this notion that happiness is something to work hard for as it is beyond easy reach. But this has already been proven wrong by the experts. Psychologists affirm that happiness cannot be found anywhere and in another time as it can be achieved right now wherever you are. A person does not need to wait for long to be happy because he or she can experience being joyful anytime of the day, every day. In feng shui, having a sunny disposition attracts positive chi and promotes a balanced life.
Attitude is the key
It's the attitude that counts in our pursuit towards happiness. It's all about how we deal with the issues of life and the things that make us happy that matter. To put it simply, it's about being wise. In fact, the high-quality happiness that we look for is just within easy reach and does not cost so much.
A recent scientific breakthrough called neuroplasticity has found that happiness is definitely attainable. This discovery involves not only psychology but neurology, chemistry and meditation as well. In other words, it's how we manage our brain that's important in our effort to achieve happiness. And we should look no farther because the things that can make us feel better are just around us.
Discovering our strengths is another step towards feeling good about ourselves. Honesty, forgiveness, kindness, ingenuity and love learning are all morale boosters, according to the father of positive psychology movement, Martin Seligman, Ph.D. Using these strengths to serve other people will further boost our happy feeling although not before solving our personal issues.
We should not wait for tomorrow if we can rejoice today. Creating whatever opportunities as often as we can to celebrate life even in the midst of a sad situation will surely lead to a higher self-esteem. Go for a walk in the park, treat yourself to a cone of ice cream or have a makeover.
To further boost your happy feeling, you can wear the infinity (the figure 8) which symbolizes unlimited happiness. The Chinese considers eight as a lucky number.
Wear it or just carry it with you and attract good things in your life better relationships, more wealth, love and respect from other people.
Harmonious relationships
In life, relationships with our family and friends matter most to us. A common factor in many studies on what makes people happy is the need for close connection, friendship, physical touch and the embrace of love. A National Opinion Research Center survey covering 23,000 Americans over the past two decades found that 41 percent of married people claimed to be very happy than those who were never married, separated or divorced. The benefits of marriage such as commitment, intimacy and support also help make married people happier in their lives.
Our friendships, too, make life worth living. Apart from our family, it is our friends who provide comfort when we're down and who keep us going during tough times. The more we widen our circle of friends, the happier and wiser we are. Without these people we greatly value like our friends and members of our family spouse, children and siblings -- from whom we get support and affection and with whom we share our triumphs and failures, life will truly be lonely.
In enhancing our relationships, we can use many accessories in the home. Among them would be photos of family members in wooden frames, fresh flowers in water, wooden furniture, a bowl of stones in water, a potted tree or plant and a mirror. The color green also promotes harmony so you might want to experiment with this hue in the different parts of your home where the family gathers.