How to Live a Happy Life: 10 Things to Say Yes to Starting Today

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” Marcus Aurelius “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln “If you want happiness for an hour — take a nap. If you want happiness for a day — go fishing. If you want happiness for a year — inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime — help someone else.” Chinese Proverb Saying no is often the easier way out. When you say no you can safely stay within your comfort zone. You don’t have to fear failing or being rejected. The scary unknown and sometimes difficult change can be avoided. But if you say yes your life can expand and deepen. The yes allows you to open up your life to more happiness. Today I would like to share 10 things that I have said yes to and that have helped me to become happier in my life. Pick one of these that resonate the most with you and focus on making it a part of your life. 1. Being imperfect. Trying to be perfect is setting the bar too high. It will be impossible to reach. And so you’ll lower your self-esteem. You may not feel very happy about how things are going in your life. Even though they might be going very well indeed. Perfectionism is mindset that eats at you and your happiness. Saying yes to being imperfect can turn that around. How to do it: Realize the costs of buying into myths of perfection. By watching too many movies, listening to too many songs and just taking ...
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