How can I live a happy life?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:So much our life is lived with a veneer crafted around us - to protect us, to shield us, to keep our true selves away from the world. At very few times do we get to experience a true, deep reality when the veneer's gone and we see the bigger picture of what's out there in the world, how we fit in it, and how we can help others. We obsess over our day-to-day responsibilities, we fret about making mistakes at work, and we taunt and nag and snip at people we dislike (and sometimes people we love); in essence, we're often shackled by the superficiality of our world. You might live too much in the past and future when you should be bathing in the present, when you should be thinking about relationships, about new ideas, and about all the deeper truths of the world: your world - and how you fit into it.
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Dr. Kathleen Hall answered:Here are ten tips on how to live a happier life:
- Attitude of Gratitude: It is physiologically impossible to be grateful and experience stress at the same time. Studies tell us daily gratitude exercises resulted in higher levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, optimism, and happiness.
- Choice: Every moment of our lives is a choice, and every choice we make has a huge ripple effect. If we choose to commit to practicing happiness and optimism, we can transform our lives.
- Being Proactive: Stop being the victim of our lives and constantly responding to other people and their lives. If we create a plan with our passion and live in a proactive manner, we will become the heroes of our lives, not the victims.
- Smiling: Begin the practice of intentionally smiling. A scientist studying facial expressions tells us that when people have smile on their faces, they release more serotonin and endorphins (happiness hormones) than nonsmilers. Thich Nhat Hanh and his Holiness the Dali Lama are adamant that a smile is the first step to a life of mental, physical, and spiritual health. Begin a practice of smiling to shift any situation into an optimistic opportunity.
- Laughter: Laugh as often as possible to release the healing hormones endorphins, the body's natural pain killers. Laughter lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, and boosts our immune function.
- Playfulness: Reestablish "childlike" qualities. Science tells us that when we play it increases the immune cells in our bodies that combat disease. Playfulness also increases creativity and optimism at home and at work.
- Health: It is essential that we focus on the health of our bodies. When we care for our physical bodies we create greater possibilities for happiness.
- Spirituality: The vast numbers of happy people have developed spiritual practices that nourish their heart and soul. Discover what brings your soul passion, love, and fulfillment. Our spirituality is what roots us in our lives.
- Altruism and Philanthropy: A generous soul lives a rich, abundant life. Altruism neutralizes negative emotions that affect immune, endocrine, and cardiovascular function. Altruism creates a physiological responses or "helpers high" that makes people feel stronger and more energetic and counters harmful effects of stress.
- Forgiveness: Happy people know forgiveness sets the soul free. Open your heart to the gift of happiness by letting go of pain, judgment, anger, and resentment.
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Here are ten tips on how to live a happier life: Attitude of Gratitude: It is physiologically impossible to be grateful and experience stress at the same time. Studies tell us daily gratitude exercises resulted in higher levels of... More -
Brian Guidry answered:Remember that "Like attracts Like."
To be happier, focus on the things that make you happy, NOT those things which make you UN-happy.
What you focus on will become your reality. To focus your energy and thoughts into things that make you feel good will help you have a happier life.
A couple of other things to consider...Laughter is Always the best medicine. And...
It's impossible to feel bad when you are smiling.
Remember that "Like attracts Like." To be happier, focus on the things that make you happy, NOT those things which make you UN-happy. What you focus on will become your reality. To focus your energy and thoughts into things that make you feel good... More -
Lorenzo Rawls answered:Happiness is a state of mind and is derived from within each individual being. I would suggest surrounding yourself around people or things that can provide a high level of joy to your daily life. Humans adapt to their environment which is why surrounding yourself around positive people and making consistent healthy deposits in life are key factors toward experiencing happiness on a regular basis.Happiness is a state of mind and is derived from within each individual being. I would suggest surrounding yourself around people or things that can provide a high level of joy to your daily life. Humans adapt to their environment which is why... More
