happy..
"im feeling so happy..i wanna be happy..cant you see im happy now"-squareheads
happiness..some say its man's ultimate goal in life..some say its life's ultimate purpose..all of us want it..some go through their entire lifetime looking for it, others spend a lot of money thinking that they can have it..but when can you really say that your happy?? when youre with your family or friends?? or perhaps when you have everything you want?? or maybe when youre at peace with yourself?? we have many perceptions of happiness..we can have everything but still we might say that were not happy..or vice versa..in a country that is not doing good financially and with the current ranking in corruption we still somehow managed to rank as one of the happiest and satisfied people in the world..hmm..must be because of our "happy go lucky" attitude..
read an article in TIME about this and how psychologists are thinking of ways to make people happy..heres some of the suggestions that were listed..
8 steps toward a more satisfying life
1.count your blessings
2.practice acts of kindness
-these should be random or systematic. being kind to others triggers a cascade of postive effects->makes you feel generous and capable, gives you a greater sense of connection with others and wins you smiles, approval and reciprocated kindness--all happiness boosters
3.savor life's joys
-pay close attention to momentary pleasures and wonders
4.thank a mentor
-if theres someone whom you owe a debt of gratitude for guiding you at one of lifes crossroads,dont wait to express your appreciation-in detail and if possible, in person (with this i would like to thank Mr.Kong for making me finally see not the bars BUT the stars--naks..parang pang awards ah hehe)
5.learn to forgive
-forgiving bolsters positive feelings about your past and gives you peace of mind
6.invest time and energy in friends and family
7.take care of your body
8.develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships
-religious faith has been shown to help people cope, but so do secular beliefs enshrined in axioms like "this shall pass" and "that which doesnt kill me makes me stronger"..the trick is that you have to believe them (LALAKAS! GAGALING! =p)
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speaking of happiness...*rant mode on* have you ever felt somewhat empty?? that you dont know why or what youre lacking?? waking up in the morning, and feeling that theres something missing and you dont know what it is?? ...sanamagan*rant mode off*
oh btw..congrats to those who will finally graduate this march..and goodluck to everyone whos having their finals...LUCK! =)
happiness..some say its man's ultimate goal in life..some say its life's ultimate purpose..all of us want it..some go through their entire lifetime looking for it, others spend a lot of money thinking that they can have it..but when can you really say that your happy?? when youre with your family or friends?? or perhaps when you have everything you want?? or maybe when youre at peace with yourself?? we have many perceptions of happiness..we can have everything but still we might say that were not happy..or vice versa..in a country that is not doing good financially and with the current ranking in corruption we still somehow managed to rank as one of the happiest and satisfied people in the world..hmm..must be because of our "happy go lucky" attitude..
read an article in TIME about this and how psychologists are thinking of ways to make people happy..heres some of the suggestions that were listed..
8 steps toward a more satisfying life
1.count your blessings
2.practice acts of kindness
-these should be random or systematic. being kind to others triggers a cascade of postive effects->makes you feel generous and capable, gives you a greater sense of connection with others and wins you smiles, approval and reciprocated kindness--all happiness boosters
3.savor life's joys
-pay close attention to momentary pleasures and wonders
4.thank a mentor
-if theres someone whom you owe a debt of gratitude for guiding you at one of lifes crossroads,dont wait to express your appreciation-in detail and if possible, in person (with this i would like to thank Mr.Kong for making me finally see not the bars BUT the stars--naks..parang pang awards ah hehe)
5.learn to forgive
-forgiving bolsters positive feelings about your past and gives you peace of mind
6.invest time and energy in friends and family
7.take care of your body
8.develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships
-religious faith has been shown to help people cope, but so do secular beliefs enshrined in axioms like "this shall pass" and "that which doesnt kill me makes me stronger"..the trick is that you have to believe them (LALAKAS! GAGALING! =p)
_______________________________________________________
speaking of happiness...*rant mode on* have you ever felt somewhat empty?? that you dont know why or what youre lacking?? waking up in the morning, and feeling that theres something missing and you dont know what it is?? ...sanamagan*rant mode off*
oh btw..congrats to those who will finally graduate this march..and goodluck to everyone whos having their finals...LUCK! =)
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