Pursuit Of Happiness

Pursuit Of Happiness: 6 Keys To Finding True Happiness

The pursuit of happiness is one of the basic elements of human existence. We want to be happy. So why are so many people unhappy then? Most likely people are not happy because they are missing one of the six keys to happiness.

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Is happiness the journey or the destination?

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JacquiHughes says:

Happiness is the state of being in the 'now' and appreciating all you have in your life. Everything else is just memory or dreams - and not real.

Posted June 21, 2008

Winter52 says:

most definitely a journey and half/all the fun is just getting there.

Posted May 25, 2008

spirituality says:

the journey - the destination is never there.

Posted May 18, 2008

ElizabethJeanAllen says:

Its a journey. Our definition of happiness changes as we grow.

Posted May 14, 2008

spiritartist says:

Be here now and enjoy the journey! Great Lens! Thanks.

Posted April 29, 2008

Destination

How can you be happier?

Happier Than God: Turn Ordinary Life into an Extraordinary Experience

by Neale Donald Walsch

Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 07/09/2008)

Determine To Be Happy

The most important key to your personal happiness is determining that you will be happy. For many people, their personal happiness is not a priority in their life. Too often, we put the happiness of others before our own. While this may please our children, spouse, or boss, this is not the path to happiness. This dos not mean you should make yourself happy at the expense of others, but you must remember that the reverse should also not be true -- your happiness should not be sacrificed to make others happy.

Be happy

Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out

by Marci Shimoff

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/09/2008)

Find What Makes You Happy

Once you have determined to make your pursuit of happiness a priority you need to determine just what it is that makes you happy. Spend some time reviewing the happy times in your life. Think about memories that make you smile or activities that make you joyful. Can you find a common element or theme? Then that is one of the keys to finding true happiness for you.

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Do What Makes You Happy

Now that you have identified what makes you happy you need to engage in that activity. Perhaps you need a creative outlet? Join a writing group, take an art class, or learn an instrument. Do you need physical activity? Then find a way to get back into a sport you love or start a new one. All that is necessary is that you find a way to reconnect with this key element.

Seek happiness

Decide Who Makes You Happy

However true happiness for most of us is not dependent solely on finding that one key. For most of us, we also require special people in our lives to be happy. Perhaps you have lost touch with someone important and can reach out to them? Or perhaps it is simply a time to plan some special time with family. It is important to our own pursuit of happiness to stay connected with those we love.

You can wear your happiness!

Help Others

Another essential to finding true happiness is to give of ourselves as well. Helping others in both small and large ways can help make you happier and more content. You might even be able to find a way to combine giving and engaging in an activity that makes you happy. For example, if you love to make people laugh you could organize a community talent show as a fundraiser for a local charity.

Make A List And Check It Twice

Finally, make a list of all the aspects of your life that do make you happy. So many of us get down because we dwell on the negative, but usually there is something about your life that makes you happy. Make a list of these items so you can have a quick mood enhancer when you feel down.

Do you need a nudge?

Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness

by Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein

Amazon Price: $17.16 (as of 07/09/2008)

Find True Happiness

The pursuit of happiness does not have to be challenging or arduous. Finding true happiness can be as simply as determining, identifying, engaging, connecting, giving and reminding yourself of the 6 keys to personal happiness.

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Are you happy?

jacquelinestone

Hi, rwoman.
Just needed a pick-me-up so I came by to re-read your lens. Thanks!

Posted June 16, 2008

oneorganizedlife

Great lens. Very inspiring!

Posted June 13, 2008

Joan4

Great lens! Thank you! Happy faces multiply happy faces! Ever noticed that? It's true!

Posted May 18, 2008

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Posted May 15, 2008

ElizabethJeanAllen

Great lens. I'm not always content but I am happy. Life's been good to me and I know it will get better as time goes by.
5 Stars
Liz

Posted May 14, 2008

Do you know how to be happy?

The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want

by Sonja Lyubomirsky

Amazon Price: $17.13 (as of 07/09/2008)

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