Happiness: something everyone hopes to achieve in his or her
lifetime. Such a simple concept, yet many have trouble realizing how to
obtain it. Sometimes we unintentionally create our own obstacles that
prevent us from achieving this goal. It is ever so important to realize
the ways we are limiting ourselves so we can fully reach happiness.
Happy people and unhappy people see the world through two completely
opposing views. Let’s look at the ways happy people stay happy, while
the unhappy remain miserable.
1. Gossip
The only people who gossip are people whose personal lives are not
fulfilling enough. If you are happy and content with your life, why do
you even care what is going on in someone else’s? There is no reason to
engage in this petty behavior — all it does is make you look pathetic
and jealous.
2. Concern Themselves With Other People’s Problems
People who are unable to mind their own business are most likely
internally miserable. They seek to find faults within others just to
make themselves feel better. They tend to lead boring lives and have no
excitement in their own, so they act in this manner to create something
out of nothing. They seek to fill the gap in their lives by discussing
the lives of others and judging them harshly, so that they can feel
better about their own miserable existences.
3. Think Negatively
There are the miserable people, who are always complaining about
anything and everything, while on the other side, we have the optimistic
people who always look at the glass as half full and are constantly
looking for more out of life. Thinking positively will directly affect
your happiness since you are focusing on the good as opposed to the bad.
4. Act Jealous
There is no reason for a happy person to act jealous towards others.
They recognize the good fortune they possess and relish in it. They do
not compare themselves to others since they are more than likely content
with themselves. Instead of acting jealous towards others, they take
pleasure in their success and celebrate their accomplishments with them.
5. Seek Validation From Others
Happy people do not look to others to confirm their self-worth. They
recognize their value on their own and don’t live up to anyone’s
expectations. They do things for themselves that they believe will
advance them in life. By not concerning themselves with the opinions of
others, they can focus on personal growth.
6. Seek Revenge
There is no reason to actively seek revenge against another person.
Leave that up to karma and just continue living your life accordingly.
Instead of focusing on revenge, happy people try to make peace with the
issue. The only way to stop revenge is to give up and to accept it.
Replace the evil feelings with opposite thinking. This is the only way;
rise above it and let it be.
7. Hold Onto Resentment
By holding onto resentment, all you are doing is continuing and
intensifying your own sadness. Learn to let things go, especially those
which are unchangeable and that are in the past. This feeling will eat
at you from the inside and cause stress. There is a unique sense of
freedom once you let your anger go.
8. Argue For The Sake Of Being Right
It’d be easy to voice my thoughts rationally, but quite as easy to do
it condescendingly as well. Many people will have a belief and will
hold onto it even when contrary facts are presented to them. If it is a
topic that you know they won’t listen to with open ears, don’t open your
mouth just so you can appear wiser in the eyes of those around you.
You’re only boosting your ego. Do not force your opinions on others or
think you know best, as everyone is coming from somewhere. State your
point calmly and listen to others. At the very least, you can always
agree to disagree.
9. Have Expectations
One of the biggest challenges we face in life is learning to accept
people for who they truly are. Once you realize that your expectations
cannot change people, the better off you will be. The problem will arise
when the expectations do not materialize. Unrealistic expectations
will, can, and most often do lead to disappointment. Do not expect
things out of situations; just go into them with an open mind. This will
allow you to fully immerse yourself without the pressure of living up
to preconceived notions.
10. Avoid Personal Problems
When a problem arises, it is the unhappy people who tend to ignore
it. This is an awful way to handle situations as the longer you let a
problem linger, the greater it will become. You need to tackle issues
head on and as soon as possible in hopes of rectifying the
circumstances. The stress and anxiety of ignoring such things can and
will make you miserable and consumed with worry.
11. Look For Happiness Externally
Your happiness is contingent upon your outlook and not the actual
situation. You have the power to view things in certain ways, so it is
crucial to try and remain positive. Look within yourself to create your
own happiness. Do not look at others to fulfill you, you are more than
capable on your own. No relationship or material possession can bring
you true happiness until you are happy on your own, first and foremost.
This is a fatal error far too many people make in their lives.
12. Over Think Things
Over thinking is what creates problems from nothing and is probably
the leading cause for arguments between two people. Many people falsely
believe that by over thinking certain things, they can garner a better
result. There are actually little to no benefits to overanalyzing any
given situation. All this will do is cause a person stress and anxiety.
The more time a person analyzes a decision, the more time this person
makes themselves susceptible to negative thinking. Rational decisions
can become clouded when a person lingers on them for too long. The
motivation and drive behind the initial idea can and will start to
obscure.
13. Live In The Past
The past is the past for a reason — it has already happened. There is
no reason to linger there since it cannot be changed. Happy people tend
to make peace with their past and focus on the future. They actively
seek out different opportunities in order to make the most out of their
lives.
14. Follow The Crowd
Confidence is a crucial aspect of any happy person, just like this is
a critical characteristic for a leader. Happy people tend to be secure
in their values and beliefs and, as a result, have a propensity to be
leaders as opposed to followers.
15. Take Things Personally
When you hear a comment that you think is directed at you, take a
moment and think. Do not over analyze the situation at hand, just let
the other person speak freely. Listen completely to what this person is
saying – selective hearing is the cause of these misinterpretations.
People tend to get caught up in petty drama, which typically occurs when
one person takes something the wrong way. When it comes down to it,
you’re in control of how you interpret things. Think of how much more
you could achieve with a new perspective, one seen only through your
eyes.
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