Ideas for happy life A collection of thoughts and sayings that resonated with me…Rules I try to live by: - [ ] Everyone dealt their own cards… make the best out of your hand - [ ] Happiness - life is never perfect so accept what you have and make the best out of it - [ ] Positivity is infectious. Do your part to make those around you happy - [ ] If you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say anything at all - [ ] Be a uniter not a divider - [ ] Try to limit bitching…it does no good and is unnecessary negativity - [ ] Surround yourself with good people-limit negative nellies - [ ] Only use constructive criticism - [ ] Praise in public - [ ] Be a role model - it’s contagious - [ ] Relationships matter - coworkers, friends & family - [ ] People buy things in search of happiness but may not find it - [ ] Alcohol doesn’t bring happiness but spending time with family and friends does - [ ] When other people are not nice it is not your problem it is theirs - [ ] Set goals and periodically review - [ ] My glass is half full versus half empty. I am thankful for what I have and don’t dwell on what I lost - [ ] It’s better to give than receive is a mindset. I felt more satisfaction with life when I understood this - You may not be able to control everything that happens to you but you can control how you deal with it.
