6 Things Really Happy People Do
Are
you tired of settling for just being content? Here is how really happy people
stay that way.
How
do they do it, these happy people? How do they let troubles bounce off them and
make the best of every struggle? Do they choose to be this way? Many believe a constant
state of happiness is in the category of mermaids and unicorns. But there are
people in this world who, short of major unexpected trauma, have figured out
how to be truly happy most of the time. These people have mastered a
perspective worthy of imitation. Here are some common traits for you to emulate
in your pursuit of happiness.
1. They clearly define happiness.
I
have heard many people claim happiness comes from people or children or
community or work, etc. Each one may be true for some and not true for others.
Happiness is a personal objective only reached by knowing what it looks like
for you. Happy people understand what makes them happy and are therefore able
to make changes in their life to eliminate unhappiness. They don't hope for
happiness, they decide to make it happen. Try keeping a journal listing the
things that make you happy and those that don't. Then focus on making the happy
list happen.
2. They find pleasure in the little
things.
Many
people are waiting for happiness to come from a major event like a promotion,
wedding, or winning the lottery. Truly happy people find joy in simple things
like accomplishing tasks, pleasant conversation, beautiful images, or nice
weather. Those tiny bits of joy add up--like manufactured runs in baseball--to
a winning disposition. Open your eyes and ears to seemingly inconsequential
items and events around you. Be a curious observer and enjoy the wonder of
small detail in this amazing world.
3. They believe in their own self-worth.
So
much unhappiness comes from personal insecurity. Anxiety can be a good
motivator for success, but too much will suck the joy out of accomplishment.
Happy people choose to be confident so they can focus their time and energy on
opportunity and relationships. Cultivate your self-confidence so you can enjoy the
journey to success as much as the end result.
4. They take continuous action for
self-improvement.
Happy
people love to grow. They commit to constant learning and personal development.
When they feel themselves becoming stagnant they actively pursue new
opportunities to discover and challenge themselves. Set yourself a regimen for
learning. Books, classes and clubs will not only make
you smarter,
but you'll meet like-minded learners to add to
your personal circle and help you be a better person.
5. They
graciously impact others.
Those who are happy have a positive
effect on the people around them. Some generate a happy atmosphere just by their presence. But many constantly
make an effort to brighten the days of other people. These people inspire
others by engaging them in entertaining activity and conversation, but never in
an overbearing way. Be an instigator and
a leader.
Create opportunities for others to share in your love of life. Give selflessly
of your time and joy so others can draw from your
happiness and energy.
6. They
live in a constant state of gratitude.
Happy people consciously recognize
the many blessings they receive. They are truly appreciative of the people and
opportunities that come their way and they demonstrate their gratitude
generously and unabashedly. Make a habit of outwardly showing your thankfulness
every day. It may feel awkward at first, but many people around you will
recognize your love for life and may discover they also have much for which to
be grateful.
Of course I recognize that being
truly happy is not easy. People will spend a fortune on therapy,
pharmaceuticals, and self-help to get to a happy state of mind. But all efforts are worthwhile even when the path is slow. It took me a fair amount of
trauma and several decades of struggle to make changes necessary for a happy
life. But I can't imagine a single reason to revert to the alternative, so come
join me on the happy side.
An Inc. 500 entrepreneur with a more
than $1 billion sales and marketing track record, Kevin Daum
http://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/6-things-really-happy-people-do.html?cid=em01016week23e
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