Dsolsz
29-01-2012, 10:09 PM
Sharing something I came across today
How to be happy
Ĺ Don't equate happiness with money. People adapt to income shifts relatively quickly, the long-lasting benefits are essentially zero.
Ĺ Exercise regularly. Taking regular exercise generates further energy, and stimulates the mind and the body.
Ĺ Have sex (preferably with someone you love). Sex is consistently rated as among the highest generators of happiness. So what are you waiting for?
Ĺ Devote time and effort to close relationships. Close relationships require work and effort, but pay vast rewards in terms of happiness.
Ĺ Pause for reflection, meditate on the good things in life. Simple reflection on the good aspects of life helps to prevent hedonic adaptation.
Ĺ Seek work that engages your skills; try to enjoy your job. It makes sense to do something you enjoy. This in turn is likely to allow you to flourish at your job, creating a pleasant feedback loop.
Ĺ Give your body the sleep it needs.
Ĺ Don't pursue happiness for its own sake, enjoy the moment. Faulty perceptions of what makes you happy may lead to the wrong pursuits. Additionally, activities may become a means to an end rather than something to be enjoyed, defeating the purpose in the first place.
Ĺ Take control of your life, set yourself achievable goals.
Ĺ Remember to follow all the rules.
How to be happy
Ĺ Don't equate happiness with money. People adapt to income shifts relatively quickly, the long-lasting benefits are essentially zero.
Ĺ Exercise regularly. Taking regular exercise generates further energy, and stimulates the mind and the body.
Ĺ Have sex (preferably with someone you love). Sex is consistently rated as among the highest generators of happiness. So what are you waiting for?
Ĺ Devote time and effort to close relationships. Close relationships require work and effort, but pay vast rewards in terms of happiness.
Ĺ Pause for reflection, meditate on the good things in life. Simple reflection on the good aspects of life helps to prevent hedonic adaptation.
Ĺ Seek work that engages your skills; try to enjoy your job. It makes sense to do something you enjoy. This in turn is likely to allow you to flourish at your job, creating a pleasant feedback loop.
Ĺ Give your body the sleep it needs.
Ĺ Don't pursue happiness for its own sake, enjoy the moment. Faulty perceptions of what makes you happy may lead to the wrong pursuits. Additionally, activities may become a means to an end rather than something to be enjoyed, defeating the purpose in the first place.
Ĺ Take control of your life, set yourself achievable goals.
Ĺ Remember to follow all the rules.