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Happiness- be in control
What do we mean when we ask oursleves" are you happy?"
Many people would cite that happiness is one of the most crucial
accomplishments in life- yet being happy can mean different things
to different people, there's no agreed definition.
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Is it being good looking, popular, and intelligent?
Is it feeling very lucky and gratified? Is it living a virtuous and
intellectual life, Is it having a positive attitude and
Merely conceiving you are happy? Is it having lots of money? Is it when
things are going well, you've gotten more than you expected, and
you are having far more enjoyable feelings than negative feelings?
Experts often say happiness is more than just having a good time or
lots of things, it necessitates a lasting sense of well-being, it's having a
fulfilling, meaningful, enjoyable life.
Perhaps the definition of happiness is indefinable because each person's
happiness is dependant on achieving his/her own singular life goals,
Which often involve secret hopes and dreams. This may also explain
why others are hard to understand--we just don't know how
They're trying to achieve their happiness. Once we understand what
"makes them happy," we may have important new insights into the
other person's psyche. In our culture, we often seek happiness by
removing all stress, sadness, and irritations. Naturally, this is
impossible over a long time period, WE ALL HAVE OUR UPS AND DOWNS.
Feeling in control of ourlives and having a positive clear plan can
go a long way tohelping us accomplish a feeling of true happiness.
Take the time to learn what makes you happy.
Characteristics, including being outgoing, energetic, open to change,
having positive expectations, and feeling in control are a few of
the attainable goals that can go a long way to helping us achieve
true happiness. Deal with problems as they arise and get help
and advise in doing so if you are struggling.
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