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Topic: Happiness being a personal responsibility...
Dragoness's photo
Sat 11/19/11 11:03 AM
What kinds of positive things do you do to stay in happiness as much as possible?

One of the biggest ones for me is living by the philosophy of:

Holding myself to the highest standards in all areas of life and expecting nothing from others.

It is amazingly effective to reach personal happiness.bigsmile




soufiehere's photo
Sat 11/19/11 12:52 PM
I start with cleanliness.
Makes me happy to smell..fresh :-)
Sets the day up for success.
I can wash away most bothers.

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Sat 11/19/11 04:34 PM
Eat healthy, sleep well, exercise a bit, examine my wants, and use discrimination in my relationships.

Seakolony's photo
Sat 11/19/11 04:40 PM
Bicycle riding, swimming, cooking, cleaning, playing games with the kiddos, painting, photograpghy, and typing with my mingle friends.

thewaterbearer's photo
Sat 11/19/11 04:42 PM
Listening to music, writing poetry, playing with my cats, going for a walk, being thankful for what I have.happy

Dragoness's photo
Sun 11/20/11 04:29 PM
Good answers.

What about your mental and emotional happiness, such as how you speak (mentally) to yourself or about others? Making it positive has a huge effect on your personal well being too.

Interaction with fellow humans, one I am still working on, how do you interact positively to make life better for yourself and others? I try to never judge since I can't walk in others shoes. I try to smile a lot when I encounter others to make it a more positive interaction.






ArtGurl's photo
Sun 11/20/11 04:36 PM
Very interesting question Dragoness flowerforyou


At a very basic level ... I choose it.

When faced with multiple ways to react to situations, I always think which way feels lighter, which reaction would make me happier and bring more joy or peace to others.

I don't judge people, I expect the best and I don't spend a lot of time around negative people or circumstances.

I cultivate a feeling of gratitude for whatever shows up and look for the value in it ...

BettyB's photo
Sun 11/20/11 04:39 PM
If I feel down I look into my daughters beautiful faces. They are both Gods greatest gifts to me. I see their wonderful Father in their mannerisms .They are my greatest joy in life and always bring a smile to face.And when that doesn't work I try yoga. If that doesn't work a big bowl of chips and dip always does. laugh

navygirl's photo
Sun 11/20/11 07:22 PM

What kinds of positive things do you do to stay in happiness as much as possible?

One of the biggest ones for me is living by the philosophy of:

Holding myself to the highest standards in all areas of life and expecting nothing from others.

It is amazingly effective to reach personal happiness.bigsmile




You know that is a very thought provoking question. I am a perfectionist and strive to be that way but although its suppose to make me happy; it ends up making me very unhappy when I can't perfect something. It makes me happy when I volunteer to teach music and of course donating food and clothing to those less fortunate.

oldhippie1952's photo
Mon 11/21/11 06:10 AM
I always look at the silver lining and don't worry about it.

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Mon 11/21/11 06:41 AM
IDK - haven't thought about it much

I avoid negative people & busybodies

works for me

otherwise I stay healthy and know what that means

I am not particularly happy ATM but all things considered I have a pretty positive outlook

and I find ways to make some content moments for myself

but I really don;t think about it that much

mssilverfox's photo
Mon 11/21/11 06:58 AM
Several years ago I decided to avoid as many negative people as possible.. What a change it made in my life..and I do have standards that I try to follow... Having had 3 surgeries in the last 2 yrs, my drs are amazed that I heal so well and quickly.. They say its because of my positive attitude... I agree...

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Mon 11/21/11 07:09 AM

Several years ago I decided to avoid as many negative people as possible.. What a change it made in my life..and I do have standards that I try to follow... Having had 3 surgeries in the last 2 yrs, my drs are amazed that I heal so well and quickly.. They say its because of my positive attitude... I agree...


good for you

sometimes we do have surround ourselves with people who have a positive outlook for the sake of our own sanitylaugh

I agree, it works as far as keeping ourselves positive - glad to hear you are doing well

Ruth34611's photo
Mon 11/21/11 07:20 AM
Kicking mean people! :banana:

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Tue 11/22/11 04:50 PM
I will always try to find something positive in every situation. I've always been that way. If I've been wronged, I look at it from the other persons perspective. I think my headline even says happiness is a choice. It really is.

Ladylid2012's photo
Tue 11/22/11 05:19 PM
Yes, it is personal responsibility.

I pretty much agree with what others
have said, including Ruth.

:smile:

prashant01's photo
Wed 11/23/11 09:56 AM

Kicking mean people! :banana:
laugh laugh laugh

Making someone unhappy makes u happy,ruth & lady??:wink:

winterblue56's photo
Wed 11/23/11 10:12 AM
I wake up and put my two feet on the floor...then take one step at a time happy

prashant01's photo
Wed 11/23/11 10:23 AM

I wake up and put my two feet on the floor...then take one step at a time happy

hmmm...good one.

In india we have a traditional way.

When u wake up,before opening ur eyes completely,have a sit in bed,take ur both hands close,take them in front of ur face ,open ur eyes slowly & watch the lines on your hand.

This watching pleases you & whole day becomes pleasant!!

It works,just try it.


(Sorry for my poor english,but I hope everyone got mehappy )

Ruth34611's photo
Wed 11/23/11 10:25 AM


Kicking mean people! :banana:
laugh laugh laugh

Making someone unhappy makes u happy,ruth & lady??:wink:


Yes.

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