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Be Grateful for Your Problems
You have problems now, and you will probably always have some kind of problems in your life—as old ones disappear, new ones emerge. But it’s how you view your problems that determines whether or not they will overtake you. Focus on your problems, and they will seem huge; focus on the good things in your life, and your problems will seem smaller. You should also try (this may be harder at some times than others) to appreciate your problems. Sure, they may seem frustrating today, but tomorrow they could turn into an opportunity you hadn’t thought of.
Give Yourself More Time
One of the biggest sources of frustration in our busy lives is being late and all the annoying distractions that can lead to that. Stuck in traffic? Missed a bus? Burned your breakfast? So much frustration and anxiety can be avoided if you allow yourself extra time to get places and to get stuff done. Wake up earlier in the morning to allow for traffic, for example—then you won’t be late for work and have your boss glaring at you all day. Pace yourself. You’ll have a more relaxed and happier day!
Keep Your Mouth Shut
Can you feel that snarky comment hovering on your lips, about to burst forth at your significant other’s expense? Hold it in. Feel angry at your boss and know that your anger is about to become a tirade? Keep your mouth shut. The old saying is true: once you’ve said something, you can’t take it back. If you feel you are about to say something you’ll regret later, just don’t say it. This will prevent a huge amount of potential trouble! Keeping your mouth shut will save your relationships too.
Be Kind to Unkind People
Don’t be a martyr or a pushover by any means, but when you see the office jerk who always gives everyone problems, try being kind. Ask him about his day or his family or joke about the latest office escapade. Unkind people often need kindness the most. Of course, some people are just negative and no amount of your kindness will help them, but you will feel better about yourself knowing you tried. And maybe your little bit of kindness will change the other person’s day, after all.
Take the Higher Road
If you want to be happier, you must realize that some conflicts are unnecessary and a waste of your time. Some people are toxic and are so addicted to drama and anger that you will never win an argument with them or even reach a common understanding. There are far too many fun and wonderful things to spend your time on—you don’t need to fight every battle. Try to reach an understanding with someone you are arguing with, but if it’s going nowhere, make your own day better: remove yourself from the situation and prevent yourself from being sucked into their drama.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Adams Media (firm), issuing body.
Happiness hacks.
Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2018.
LCCN 2017043755 | ISBN 9781507206348 (pb) | ISBN 9781507206355 (ebook)
LCSH: Happiness.
LCC BF575.H27 H3669 2018 | DDC 152.4/2--dc23
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Contains material adapted from the following title published by Adams Media, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.: 365 Ways to Live Happy by Meera Lester, copyright © 2010, ISBN 978-1-60550-028-7.