Why Worry? Be Happy - Part 1

Today we shall begin serialization of the eBook "Happiness 2Day", also available in Audio version. You can find all the details by visiting the Happiness2Day website, or simply order your copies using the links at the end of this part.

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"Don't worry be happy". Now no one sensible can deny that's good advice, but unfortunately for many of us it can be a difficult request to follow. It shouldn't be, but it is. The world and all its pressures and anxieties appears to be almost designed to keep us from smiling much of the time. We just don't seem able to, despite how much we'd love to. We reach out in all sorts of strange and unusual ways to find happiness and still it escapes us.

Now this may sound dark, but don't let it get you down. I'm here to bring you good news. Great news in fact.

If you want to be happy, you've come to the right place!

I've spent years, pondering the question of why some people are happy despite being in what may seem like bad conditions to most of us looking in from the outside,

and why other people who seem to have every advantage in life still are rarely smiling at all.

hen you take the time to really study how these two sets of people approach life the answer to the "happiness question" becomes pretty clear.

We can choose to become the masters of our emotions, we can make smart lifestyle and social choices that will almost ensure that we find ourselves happy at the end of the the day. No matter what we face.

Or we can do the exact opposite.

My guess is if you find yourself reading this Guide you're the type of person who's just like me. Interested in doing what you can to get the most out of life. To maximize your potential and your enjoyment every day. To crack the happiness code!

That's what the purpose of this Guide is.

I can't wait to share with you what I've learned about this exciting subject.

I can almost guarantee if you take the time to not just read what I've written in these pages, but to work with

the ideas and methods I'm about to provide you with, your entire outlook on life will change for the better. We're not talking a small change either. We're talking about a huge, revolutionary change. As long as you approach these ideas with a positive attitude and open mind. And most importantly, as long as you are willing to TAKE ACTION with what you will learn.

Don't doubt it, when you find yourself happier each and every day there's no way your quality of life won't skyrocket.

And when you find yourself happier each and every day there's no way your social life won't improve dynamically. In fact ALL of your relationships will be reborn.

And don't be surprised when your job get's a lot more enjoyable too. You may even find yourself getting raises you never expected. I know I did!

Consider this your new Handbook in the constant, never ending search for happiness. It won't let you down, as long as you take effort and don't let yourself down.

I'm grateful to be alongside you for the start of your journey. I think you're going to exceed both of our wildest expectations!

Let's get to it. We don't have any time to waste.

...to be continued

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An Overview of Happiness

Happiness seems to be a fleeting thing to some people;
others seem to have a good grasp on it and seem to be
able to hang on for dear life!

Happiness means different things to different people,
but there are similarities that have led scientists to
believe that there is much people can do to assist
themselves in their personal pursuit of happiness.

Most people who are truly happy have a true sense of
purpose in their life. What is your passion and are
you living it? For many people, faith in God brings
them happiness, hope for the future and a sense of
purpose.

Happy people generally are giving people; giving truly
does bring the giver joy, if it’s done with a real
attitude of giving for the sake of giving. Happy
people are also thankful for the things in their life,
and for the people and relationships in their life.
Nurture your special relationships with family and
friends and think about dumping negative relationships
that do nothing except bring you down.

Optimism doesn’t come naturally to some people, but
the happiest people are optimists, always looking on
the lighter and brighter side of life. Take it easy on
yourself-lighten up!

If you are online often, have a joke-of-the-day sent
to you. Don’t be afraid to laugh; laughing releases
endorphins in your brain that make you truly happy-as
does exercise.

Consciously look for the bright side in every
situation throughout the day; instead of instantly
thinking something won’t work, think about how it
could.

Be mindful of how blessed you are; got a job? Be
thankful. In a good relationship? Be thankful.
Thankfulness will lead to happiness every time.

Joy through good health!

There is nothing more important to your happiness

factor than taking proper care of your body.

There is nothing better than a good night’s sleep to

make you feel better. Well, maybe a perfect diet,

proportioned in fat, carbohydrates, proteins and

calories. Oh, I almost forgot the benefit of a good

exercise program will do wonders for your health and

well-being.

Taking care of your health is an integral part of

taking care of your mental well-being. It’s hard to

feel happy if you don’t get proper nutrition, sleep or

exercise, no matter how hard you try to keep a

positive attitude. If you don’t feel rested or fueled,

happiness is going to be just beyond your reach.

Take time to get the rest you need. Go to bed earlier

than usual, but don’t disturb your natural rhythm too

much. Eat smaller meals, but more frequently, to keep

your blood sugar levels regular. Eat fresh foods; lots

of fresh fruit and vegetables will help keep your

energy levels up, and make sure to include some

proteins for long-term energy.

Exercise tells your brain to release “happy hormones”,

called endorphins. Regular exercise that makes you

breathe just a little bit hard helps you to burn fat

and to get the added benefit of the endorphins that

give you a burst of energy and a sense of well-being.

Take control of your own body as a way of making

yourself happier. By making better food choices,

getting plenty of quality rest and getting more

exercise is a sure-fire way of increasing you “happy

factor”.

Choose Happiness Today

Is happiness a choice? Yes! Many happy people realize happiness is a choice and it’s up to them to intentionally choose it every single day.

Happy people are not held hostage by their circumstances and they do not seek happiness in people or possessions.

They understand that when we stop chasing the world’s definition of happiness, we begin to see the decision to experience happiness has been right in front of us all along. Research in the field of positive psychology continues to reinforce this understanding.

But simply knowing that happiness is a choice is not enough. Fully experiencing it still requires a conscious decision to choose happiness each day. How then might each of us begin to experience this joy?

Genuine Happiness Comes from Within

Life isn’t the sweetest candy. Sometimes, when I feel like the world is just too heavy, I look around and find people who continued to live fascinating and wonderful lives. And then thoughts come popping into my mind like bubbles from nowhere – “How did their life become so adorably sweet? How come they still can manage to laugh and play around despite a busy stressful life?”  Then I pause and observed for awhile… I figured out that maybe, they start to work on a place called ‘self’.

So, how does one become genuinely happy? Step 1 is to love yourself. 

My theology professor once said that “loving means accepting.”  To love oneself means to accept that you are not a perfect being, but behind the imperfections must lie a great ounce of courage to be able to discover ways on how to improve your repertoire to recover from our mistakes. 

Genuine happiness also pertains to contentment. When you are contented with the job you have, the way you look, with your family, your friends, the place you live in, your car, and all the things you now have – truly, you know the answer to the question “how to be genuinely happy.”

When we discover a small start somewhere from within, that small start will eventually lead to something else, and to something else. But if you keep questioning life lit it has never done you any good, you will never be able to find genuine happiness.

I believe that life is about finding out about right and wrong, trying and failing, wining and losing. These are things that happen as often as you inhale and exhale. Failure, in a person’s life has become as abundant and necessary as air. But this should not hinder us from becoming happy.

How to be genuinely happy in spite all these? I tell you… every time you exert effort to improve the quality of life and your being, whether it is cleaning up your room, helping a friend, taking care of your sick dog, fail on board exams and trying again, life gives you equivalent points for that. 

Imagine life as a big score board like those which are used in the NFLs. Every time you take a step forward, you make scoring points. Wouldn’t it be nice to look at that board at the end of each game and think to yourself “Whew! I got a point today. I’m glad I gave it a shot.”, instead of looking at it all blank and murmur “Geez, I didn’t even hit a score today. I wish I had the guts to try out. We could have won!” and then walk away.

Genuine happiness isn’t about driving the hottest Formula 1 car, nor getting the employee of the year award, earning the highest 13th month pay, or beating the sales quota. Sometimes, the most sought after prizes in life doesn’t always go to the fastest, the strongest, the bravest or not even the best. So, how do you become genuinely happy?  Every one has his own definition of ‘happiness’. Happiness for a writer may mean launching as much best selling books as possible. Happiness for a basketball rookie may mean getting the rookie of the year award. Happiness for a beggar may mean a lot of money. Happiness for a business man may mean success. So, really now, how do we become genuinely happy? Simple. You don’t have to have the best things in this world. Its about doing and making the best out of every single thing. When you find yourself smiling at your own mistake and telling your self “Oh, I’ll do better next time”, you carry with you a flame of strong will power to persevere that may spread out like a brush fire. You possess a willingness to stand up again and try – that will make you a genuinely happy person. 

When you learn to accept yourself and your own faults. You pass step 1 in the project “how to become genuinely happy”.For as long as you know how to accept others, you will also be accepted. For as long as you love and know how to love, you will receive love ten folds back.

Again, throw me that same question “how to become genuinely happy?”. I’ll refer you to a friend of mine who strongly quoted- “Most of us know that laughter is the best medicine to life’s aches and pain. But most of us don’t know that the best kind of laughter is laughter over self. Coz then you don’t just become happy… you become free.”

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