" Ours is a world where people don't know what they want and are willing to go through hell to get it ".
- Donald R Marquis
If you are not basically happy, consider the following suggestions for increasing your happiness, some of which are based on the work of David Meyers, a Psychologist and Professor at Hope College in Holland , Michigan.
* Relax often. You will reduce stress and balance your spirit.
* Get adequate sleep. Your body needs the recharging sleep provides. Don't shortchange yourself; You won't be at your best.
* Develop close relationships. Share love and positive feelings. We're social beings ; We don't exist very well in a Vaccum.
* Identify your beliefs. Affirm your beliefs and your relationship to God (or your own Higher Power). Walk in alignment with your beliefs.
* See life and yourself in perspective. Don't catastrophize problems or overreact to everyday concerns.
* Be optimistic. What have you got to lose by expecting things to work out well ?
* Have mutual respect . You can't expect others to respect you if you don't have self - respect. At the same time , respect others. Realize that everyone including you deserves respect.
* Take pride in your work . Realize that each person's work - no matter what the task - is a contribution to society.
* Set realistic goals and expectations. What can you reasonably expect from any given endeavor or situation ?.
* Identify joyful activities and engage in them regularly.
Taken from the book
' How to Feel is up to You '
By Gary D McKay, PH.D
Don Dinkmeyer PH.D
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