13 Happy Thoughts

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13 Happy Thoughts:
Even When Everything Isnt Perfect Right Now
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13 Happy Thoughts:
Even When Everything
Isnt Perfect Right Now
By Cheryl Aw
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Acknowledgements
To my beloved parents, I love them not only because they gave birth to me, but also
because they have been giving me much unconditional love throughout my life. Their
love is powerful, and makes my life full of warmth all the time. I love you both!
My husband, Thomas, I am extremely grateful to you for all your support and love for
me.
My children, Kai Jiun and Kai Wen, thank you for coming into my life and giving me
so much joy! You are reasons for me trying so hard to in my life. I am proud of you!
To all my siblings, relatives, mentors and friends who have been encouraging and
supporting me throughout my years. I have learnt a lot from you all. Im eternally
grateful to your continuous love and support.
And most importantly,
YOU. Yes! YOU have downloaded 13 Happy Thoughts: Even When Everything Isnt
Perfect Right Now because you are committed to your own your happiness. Im ready
to add massive value to your happiness as long as you promise to take action after
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Table of Contents
v Introduction
v 13 Happy Thoughts: Even When Everything Isnt

Perfect Right Now
1. Be Present
2. Be Gratitude
3. Be Connected
4. Be Yourself
5. Be Contented
6. Be Forgiving
7. Be Compassion
8. Be Giving
9. Be The Hero of Your Own Story
10. Never Compare
11. Its Fine to Fail
12. Money Cant Buy Happiness
13. Find Ways to Manage Stress
v Congratulations
v Highly Recommended Resources

Introduction
Hi, my name is Cheryl Aw, founder of personal development website

www.cherylawal.com and author of 13 Happy Thoughts: Even When Everything
Isnt Perfect Right Now.
To begin with, I would like to congratulate you for downloading this eBook. I would
like to tell you that I appreciate your interest on this particular eBook.
After you read this eBook, you may realize that we all want to be happy and strive for
it. But we sometimes find it challenging to grasp and even harder to maintain; as a
thing that happens to us something we have no control over. It's easy to link the
idea of happiness with the situation we are in. Especially during these difficult
economic times, happiness can feel like it is hiding just behind next weeks paycheck,
a new job, or a distant raise.
Many people spend their lives waiting to be happy. Some may think, if only I had
more money, or could lose weight, or you fill in the blank, then I would be happy.
Happiness shouldnt be something that happens to us in the future, maybe someday
or if things go well.
Happiness should be here and now, who we are now, with the people we are with
now, and doing the things we are doing now. If we are not with the people who make
us happy, and doing things that make us happy. Then we should do something to
make that happen.
Dr. Robert Putnam of Harvard University has pointed out that money alone can
buy you happiness, but not much. It appears that happiness has less to do with
money than we might imagine, and more to do with the people around us, how we
live our lives, the way spend our time, and how we perceive ourselves and
understand our life experiences.
So, the truth is, happiness doesnt come from wealth, perfect looks or even a perfect
relationship. Happiness comes from within. This is why, if you truly want to be
happy, you need to work on yourself, first. You can be happy right now. Its not
always easy, but you can choose to be happy, and in the vast majority of
circumstances theres no one who can stop you except for yourself.
More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle said, Happiness is the meaning and the
purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence. And it still holds true
today. What is the true purpose of life, if not to live a happy life until we die?
Happiness is one of the most sought-after goals in life, yet for many it seems to be
elusive. Its easy to delude ourselves into thinking, When I just have that nice house
and new car, then I can be happy. But in reality, happiness is available to all of us,
right now. A big house or a new car wont actually make you happier; its the simple
joys in life that bring true happiness. Read on to learn 13 Happy Thoughts that you
can start living a happier life today.
So now, I hope with the help of this powerful eBook, you will be able to apply these 13
Happy Thoughts: Even Even When Everything Isnt Perfect Right Now.
I will continue with my personal story in order to make you understand that these
thoughts are possible, even though you may have some doubts that how can these 13
Happy Thoughts possibly help you or change your life at the beginning of my ebook.
Until my forties, yes, my forties! J Friends, dont worry, its just a number and in my
mind, I am still young. Surprisingly, I am excited about turning forties. I am
confident, know whom I am and what I like to do, my life is going to rock! I would
like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who crossed my path, either for
years at a time, or for just a simple discussion; people I met face to face and people I
met online. Every single one of you, every interaction I had with you, made me the
person I am today and I am thankful for that!
Ten years ago, I had many amazing experiences that made me the person I am today.
So today I will share with you the most important life lessons I have learned during
that time.
Living in Singapore is just stressful for anyone in different ways!
Ten years ago, I was living in a state of unhappiness and almost continuos anxiety
due to the hectic life dealing with pressure from working stress and family in
Malaysia and Singapore. Twenty-four hours a day seem not enough for me. I was lost
and wasnt able to obtain work-life balance in real life as many people wanted.
As a perfectionist, I must admit that I have fear in failure and I am overly responsible
in my job. I have became workaholic and always prioritized job in my life. I was too
committed to my job and thought that more money will make my life happier.
Seriously, for a long time I was obsessed with multi-tasking, planning and thinking
about everything. It used to get me all worked up and sometimes anxious. I was
never fully in the present and aware. I even wasnt aware that I had neglected my
family and I am a mother of two boys in chasing after money and career.
For those who didnt know. I am orginally from Malaysia. We moved to Singapore
when my elder son was nine years old. It was tough for everyone of us. We have to
readjust ourselves in the new environment whereas my children are living in tough
lfie too due to the different in education system and the languagues used to teach in
school besides adjusting themselves to the new environment, teachers and friends.
I must said that my children had spent tough years building their relationship with
classmates and adjusting to the new environment, especially my elder son. He has
started his primary school in Malaysia and then has to go for another year of Primary
Two in Singapore again due to the different education system. But he has never
complaint to me for all the challenges he has to face at his age, which I felt sorry for
him now but felt proud of him at the same time. Personally, I felt the life in
Singapore is much stressful compared to Kuala Lumpur. Nevertheless, since we have
made the moved, we have to adjust to the new environment slowly.
A call from my elder sons school teacher knocked on my head just a few months
before he sat for his Primary Leaving School Examination (PSLE - the examination in
Singapore for all the primary six pupils before moving up to secondary school based
on their PSLE results; and it was the most stressful examination for both the
students and the parents). He wasnt prepare well enough to sit for the examination.
And it was just four months to the examination! How and what can we do in such a
short time?
As my job required me to travel overseas frenquently and my own mindset that

money can buy happiness, I did not spend much time with my children from the
moment we moved to Singapore. So the wake up call from school teacher alarmed
me that I need to slow down my pace and need to focus more attention on my
children. As a mum, I needed to think ways to help my elder son. But on the other
hand, due to my hectic travelling schedules and an introvert character, I do not have
many friends in my social circle because I dont know how to connect with people
besides my job occupied most of my time! I was in anxiety. My son need to improve
on his school performance in a short period of time. I felt bad in neglecting my
children, self-blame and do not know who can I seek for advices. I am stressful and
not happy with my life at all.
On the other hand, I know that my son needed my full support besides the loves. I
took the courage to talk to my boss, whom I have worked with him for the past a
decade, explained to him on my situtaiton, requested him to allow me to stop all the
travellings and requested to work from home for the period till my elder son finish
his examination. After the long discussion and some job arrangement, my boss was
kind enough to understand my situation and finally permitted my requests.
I started to look for private tuitions for my son and became a full time mother drove
and fetched him from school and tuition lessons. I also spend more time to learn and
prepared nutritional home cooked food for my children besides working from home.
I seek the cooperation from my son to attend the tight tuition classes upon his
agreement. I have to motivate him and prepared himself mentally in order for him to
push himself to the limit for that period of time and for his future.
Everything seem to be in order as planned, but something BIG happened unexpected

at this time.
One day, I received an emergency call from my sister in Malaysia informing that my
mum was diagnosed with breast cancer!!! I was shocked to hear this! After consulted
few doctors both in Malaysia and Singapore for their opinions, and after gone
through tests and x-rays, doctors adviced us that my mum was in stage two of breast
cancer and she has to go for the operation to remove one of her breast. We do not
know whether to hide it from my mum or to tell her the truth.
Everyone was shocked, worried and unprepared for this to be happened. Many
people was shocked as us because my mum had breast feed her nine children and she
shouldnt be so unlucky to have breast cancer.
My life suddenly became extremely stress. I started to get headache and migraine
very often. I started to lose weight from the stress and sleepless night worrying my
mum and my elder sons condition. Every day I lived in worried, fear, unhappiness
and regretful for not spending much time with them before things happened. I
started to have grey hair and look exhausted. My health started giving me problem
from all these stress. Sometimes I woke up during midnight crying myself for not
spending enough quality time with my loved one frequently. I felt terribly sorry for
what had happened and started blaming myself for not being a good mother nor a
filial daughte. I live my life unhappily, anxiety, self blamed and almost got into
depression.
After discussion among our sibings and with my uncles (my mums brothers), we
have decided to let my mum know her situation. At first my mum refused to go for
the operation. I could understand her feeling because my mum has seen her aunt,
who had passed away after chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. It was a
phobia for her. She ever told us during my aunts funeral that she will rather die and
will not go for operation if she has the breast cancer.
Knowing her fear, we have to convince her nicely and encourage her to talk to the
doctor she felt most comfortable for advices. Finally we managed to convinced her
with the help from the doctors clear explanation with patient on the procedures and
operation. My mum started to have confidence with the doctor and agreed to go for
the operation in Singapore.
My mums strong believe that she will be fine and her brave has inspired me. She
doesnt care about how and what others will think and look at her after the operation.
I have learnt this important thought from my mum, she is so strong with the power
of positive mindset, optimistic and courage to face challenge in her life. Men may not
know and understand the feeling of women to remove one side of their breast. It is a
painful experience and it will affected womens confident both emotional and
physically.
The time and date for my mums operation set by doctor was on the same date as
first day of examination of my elder son. What an coincident!! My mum have to
move to Singapore to stay with us while waiting for the opeartion. I felt extremely
stressful and have to apply one month leave from my boss to go through the tough
moment with my mum and my elder son. I searched online and read information
about breast cancer, explained to her while accompany her and give her
encouragement besides monitoring the progress of my son. I am blessed at the same
time that I have chance to spend more quality times with them now. I gave them full
moral support that they needed during this critical period.
Soon, my son sat for his preliminary test, and his result shown that he has make a
huge improvement. Its really worth with all his and his private teachers hard work. I
reminded him not to just be satisfied with the preliminary result and encouraged him
to keep it up. Obviously his preliminary results has boost up his confident level. I
was happy to see my son has gained his confident level. The environment at home
has become very motivating, my mum and my elder son motivating each other to
face their challenges.
Time flies and finally, the day for both my mums operation and my sons exam came.
My sisters from Malaysia came to give moral support to my mum. We accompanied
my mum to the hospital early in the morning. After gone through all the necessary
checked, my mum was on the bed to be sent to the operation theatre. I cannot forget
that moment. From her face, we know she was very fear, her face was so pale and her
body was trembling under the blanket. She told us she was very cold. I knew that she
was scared although she try to show us that shes okay. I tried to be strong in front of
her and told her not to worry and be confident with her doctor as the operation only
will take approximately four hours. We assured her that we will be waiting outside
the operation theatre for her while walked with her as the nurse pushed her to the
operation theatre. Tears flowed down my cheeks while I looked at my mum being
pushed to the operation room (tears in my eyes while I am writing now)!
While waited for my mum, we saw many different patients were being pushed in and
out to operation room. Some took only a while and some took longer time to leave
the operation room. I still remembered very well, while we were waited for my mum
to be out from operation room, the weather suddenly changed so badly. It started to
rain heavily with lightning and the loud and frequent thunders. Suddenly, my mind
was full with negative thinking, I started to have fear that Is it that God is trying to
send us some signal?. Another voice is trying to convince me that, No, its just the
weather. I was so afraid and we started to pray for my mum. After waited for the
long four hours, we started to stare at the door of operation room. Each time the
patient being pushed out; we would rushed forward and checked. One, two, three,
four, five..ten, none! Not my mum at all. What had happened? The doctor had told
us the operation will only took four hours!!
We cannot check with neither doctor nor doctors clinic because its already after
office hour. The clinic has closed. Now it has been five hours. We were getting more
and more worried and kept praying for my mum. Although its just an hour, but it
was such a long hour for us we were so hopeless and worried.
It has been six hours, our heart getting heavier. We really prayed that everything will
be fine for my mum. The waiting area was empty now except my sisters and me in
the bad weather. It was so quiet and we can hear the rain hit the window with strong
wind and the loud thunders with lightnings! It was really like the scene in horor film.
IT WAS A LONG DAY FOR US!! We were exhausted, cold, tired and hungry. We do
not want to walk away from waiting area to get the food because we cant wait to see
my mum out from the operation theatre.
Another half an hour gone. Finally, the operation room opened again. We stood up
immediately but not sure who was on the bed while the nurse pushed the bed out.
Suddenly, we saw the hairs. We recognised her hairs. We rushed over and. Oh
dear.I nearly couldnt recognise my mum! Tears shed down from my eyes the
moment I saw her. Her face was as white as paper! She was so weak and suddenly
aged so much! Her eyes were closed. My poor mum! I am not sure if she was awake. I
asked the nurse softly and she told us that my mum was still weak due to the
anesthetic given. We approached my mum and whispered to her; she only managed
to give a very weak nod to us that she can hear us.
According to our plan, I would go home that night so that I can prepared the
breakfast for my son and sent him to school for the examination the next day; and
my younger sister will be accompanied my mum in the hospital. We spent sometime
with my mum in the hospital and I left the hospital around 10.00pm and reached
home around 10.30pm. But 10 minutes later, I received a phone call from my sister
who accpompanied my mum. I have a thought that something had happened. My
sister told me that she was nervous because my mum was in pain and she pressed the
bell for nurses but non of the nurse attend to her. Without thinking much, I have to
changed the plan, I told her that I will go back to the hospital to take care of my mum
and she will come home instead. My dad insisted me to take a quick shower and grab
some food before head back to hospital.
I was with my mum in the hospital on that night although my son was having his
examinations during these period. I couldnt express my mixed feeling to anyone at
that time because I know I have to be strong. My mum wasnt rest well on the first
night as the nurses came and checked very frequently, almost every two hourly. I also
didnt rest well and only took some naps on the chair beside my mums bed. I was
holding her hand throughout the night, just in case she needs me while I fall asleep. I
am so grateful that I have that close connecting with my mum although I was very
tired due to the sleepless nights before that.
I was the only I in the hospital taking care of my mum until she was discharged. I
didnt blame any of my siblings as they have to work. They only came and visited her
during day time. I was pleased that I can take care of my mum as she was the one
who has been taking care of me after my birth to my children. I enjoyed the time with
her at the hospital and was happy that she trusted me to take care of her when she
was weak.
(The reports from doctor showing us my mums cancer size and how they monitor from the
lymph nodes; my strong mum insisted to eat herself although in pain, she refused me to feed
her)
My relationship with my mum became closer. I am so blessed that I was given this
chance. I learnt that I need to express my love to her and the one we loved during
this period. As Asian, we used to hide our expression and seldom express our love to
the people we loved, partly because of the process of up bringing in traditional
family.
My mum was hospitalized for three days. She wanted to go home everyday and
insisted to walk every day because the doctor told her that she only will be discharged
when she can walk by herself. On second day, my mum was hoping to discharge but
the doctor told her that she was still bleeding and need to observe for another day.
My mum was a little upset as the next day was Sunday and she will not be able to
discharge on weekend. She doesnt want to stay in the hospital. I have to comfort her
and encourage her to be patient and do more walking with her.
On Sunday morning, my mum was in better condition. She was waited for the doctor
to come and performed the checking hoping that doctor will discharged her. But the
doctor didnt turn up. My mum started to mumbling and felt disappointed again. I
believed that it was a long day for her because she has done her best to exercise and
eat healthly. Finally the doctor came around 2pm. After the checking, the doctor
smiled at her and asked if she wanted to discharge. My mum was surprised and
happy because she wasnt expecting to discharge on Sunday. She was like a child, she
smile happily and thanked the doctor and nurses for taking care of her during her
three days stayed in the hospital.
Everything was fine after my mum been discharged from hospital. My sons
examinations has over too. All we need to do was to wait for my mums appointment
for chemotherapy sessions and my sons result to be released. My children were so
happy to have more time with my mum because they were brought up by my mum
when they were much younger. Its such a good bonding time for them. Its such a
good companion between the two generations and I strongly believed that these have
given a very strong moral support to my mum and not to think much about her
operation.
Another month gone and its the results released day for my elder son. On that
morning, whoops.everyone has mixed feelings - excited, worried and hope for good
news. My son was trying to hide it. We were in the school early in the morning. He
was happy to see his friends and teachers in school again but at the same time was
nervous while waiting for the result.
(All the pupils were seating quietly in the hall and waited for the principle to announce the
results.)
Finally, its my sons turn to get his result. I was even more nervous than him. When I
approached him, he gave me a wink. Wow I got his signal. He will be promoted to
secondary school and make his choice of which school he wanted to go. I was so
released! So as him! We were very happy for that!
(Everyone was happily talking and congrats each other after getting their results although a
few of them cried and have to repeat due to the results they scored. I felt pity for them and
wished they could improve themselves and move on next year.)
My mum went back to the hospital for the check-up after a month from operation.
Doctor explained her condition and advised her for chemotherapy. She has to go
through six sessions of chemotherapy every three weekly! We arranged for her
chemotherapy sessions and when I saw her first treatment, I felt painful for her as
the needle was so long (as at the picture below). Although she was in pain after the
chemotherapy session and has to take pain killer as advised by doctor, but she never
complaint about the pain throughout the six chemotherapy sessions.
Chemotherapy works on active cells. Active cells grow and divide. Cancer cells are
active. And some healthy cells are active. These include cells in our blood, mouth,
digestive system, and hair follicles. Side effects happen when chemotherapy damages
healthy cells. Luckily my mum doesnt have any negative side effects like nausea and
vomiting (one the most common side effects of chemotheraphy, and it can also be
one of the most miserable ones. Although nausea may seem like a harmless side
effect of chemotheraphy, it can lead to a loss of appetite. In turn, a loss of appetite
can lead to dehydration, which can be serious). My mum also doesnt have fatigue,
mouth and throat sores, constipation, diarrhea, and blood disorder. I do my best to
give her the nutrition food some supplements. I am so proud of her, she was so
strong and brave throughout her chemotherapy sessions.
(My mum was treated in her few chemotherapy sessions)
Her mums hairs started to fall after the second chemotherapy treatment. It was
from the side effect of the treatment. Her hairs fall easily whenever she touches her
hairs. Her pillow was full of hairs on every morning. I was so painful to see that and
dont know how to comfort her. She was irritated, frustrated and proposed to shave
her hairs. I fulfilled her request so that she will be happier. I brought her to hair
salon to shave her hairs. I felt so sad seeing from behind the moment her hairs
dropped on the floor. She was happy after shaved her hair and agreed to let me took
her picture.
My mum has always shared with her how grateful she was to be alive from her
operation, she accepted her fate to live in the present mindset instead of blaming and
negative thoughts. She never show us that shes weak or pity herself while facing
challenges in life. Sometimes she even comforted us instead of we comforting her.
Bravo mum, I love you! You are my role model.
I would like to take this opportunity to share with you two short stories which
touched me deeply. Although the ending of the first story was different from mine,
but its really the most defining moment of my life - a chance to spend uninterrupted
time with my mother, to enjoy ourselves and bask in our love for each other. For that
I will be forever grateful.
Gratitude is the memory of the heart
Cari Stein was 26 at the time and had just moved to Baltimore to take on a new
challenge. She had been hired for her dream job--as a producer for a network
television station. Life was good.
"I remember the day, shortly after I started the job," Cari recalls. "I felt sick to my
stomach. I had to go lie down in the green room and rest after the script was ready
and we were about to go on air."
She ignored the symptoms because she couldn't afford to take time off work. And,
she says, "I was really enjoying myself. But it got so bad I finally went to a doctor
and found out I had a serious infection and needed to be hospitalized." Being new in
town and alone, Cari decided to return home to a hospital in Brooklyn, New York.
"I spent the following week in a hospital, with my mother and father by my side,"
Cari remembers. "We played board games, cards, and talked about life. Afterward,
during my recuperation, we shopped, relaxed at the local pool, and enjoyed each
other's company. And once I was comfortable eating again, my father brought
delicious corned beef sandwiches from my family's delicatessen. It turned out to be
a special time in my life."
But what made it even more significant and poignant than she ever could have
imagined is that a few months later her mother died of a heart attack. Had Cari not
been ill, she would have missed out on all those special moments she shared with
her parents. She understood that she had been given the gift of time with her mom,
her best friend. What had appeared to be adversity became a blessing.
As it happened, Cari was not in Brooklyn the night her mother died; she had
returned to Baltimore to go back to work. At 2:00 A.M. She received a call from her
sister-in-law. Her mother, only 54 at the time, had died, as she was getting ready
for bed.
"It was a crushing blow and probably the most defining moment of my life." Cari
says.
Today, 25 years later, thinking about that night still brings tears to her eyes. "But
thinking about those weeks the summer before my mother died makes me smiles,"
she says. "It turns out that my infection was no accident or coincidence, it was a
gift--a chance to spend uninterrupted time with my mother, to enjoy ourselves and
bask in our love for each other. For that I will be forever grateful."
The second story is so touching and make me cry like a baby. I was so touched by the
man who loves his wife so much; the wife is blessed to have a husband who loves her
so deeply and unconditionally.
I will love my parents and my family like how the man loves his wife, we only have
one chance as a family in this life, and I will cherish them.
True Love
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived
to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an
appointment at 9:00 am.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour
before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and
decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On
exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to
remove his sutures and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment
this morning, as he was in such a hurry.
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast
with his wife. I inquired as to her health.
He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of
Alzheimer's disease.
As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late.
He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in
five years now.
I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she
doesn't know whom you are?'
He smiled as he patted my hand and said,
"She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."
Remembered I mentioned earlier that I wasnt know who to seek advices and woke
up in the middle of the night crying myself felt unhappy, depressed, anxiety and self
blamed when knowing my elder son and my mums condition?
Actually I really dont know whom to talk to and because of my introvert character, it
was really hard for me to talk to anyone. I knew that if I carry on to keep all these
feelings to myself, it would lead me into depression soon. Finally, I choose to ask a
general question Im very stressful, how to live a happy life? in online forum.
There were so many kind souls replied to my question and providing me with all kind
of thoughts, which have supported and helped me a lot during my critical period. Im
so thankful to them and would like to share with you how their positive and
encouraging thoughts have helped me to overcome my challenges in life J
Happy Thoughts from Kind Souls
1. Live in the moment
2. Happiness is a state of mind
3. Find someone to love. Don't be materialistic. It works for me :)
4. The optimal solution is to take good sleep for reducing stress. Listen to music,
walking and you can try yoga as well.
5. Depression = Unsolved problem + loss of hope or little hope;

Happiness = BIG ACTIONS to solve the problem + hope
6. Being contented.
7. To be happy is to find time to do what you like. (I mean really, try to find at least
a little bit of your time). Doing something you like will definitely reduce your stress!
Or maybe you could find time to go for a slow jog at the parks, look at the green
sceneries and it will put your mind into resting mode and make you feel better! (Of
course!) (:
8. Happiness is indeed a state of mind and facing the odds are one way of happiness.
9. I don't think there is a stress free society especially in current context. It all
matters down on how you handle stress. Go attend stress management workshop,
hope it will helps.
10. Regardless of what problem you face, you should face it. Solve the problem or
stress and do not evade it. Because at the end, the problem still exists.
11. You feel stressed because you dont like your job? Then change your jobbut
there will never be a perfect job. so you will also feel stresseddifferent problems
surface at different work placesit could be the job, the boss, your colleagues, etc..
you will never be not stressed. There are so many demands on life, so how not to be
stressed? Even fairies in the sky are also stressed because the common boring people
like to bother them. Rather than ask how to lead a no stress life, find things to de-
stress yourself. Exercise is a good way to de-stress after you sweat it out releasing the
toxin caused by stress.
12. Don't focus on work too much. Go out to meet more people and you may find
inspiration from other them:)
13. Adjusting the attitude to life is important.
14. A fact that is most people have unrealistic target or dont know what they want,
especially the latter.
15. Try to let go of those things you can't control. Count the things you have right
now rather than focusing on those that you wanted. Let's face it; we can't have
everything that we really want in life. Try not to compare yourself to those who have
more but see those people who have less than you have right now. Look at those who
were typhoon victims, those people who are fighting against cancer and others. Don't
you see yourself luckier? You can still surf the web and have all the reason to enjoy
life while others are starving or dying. Reflect; look at the brighter side more than the
negative side. Hope reading this will make you feel better.
16. Define happy. Do you achieve it from being rich? How rich is considered rich?
Do you achieve it from success? How to define success? Do you achieve it from being
stress-free? How much stress is stressful? Can you accept compromise like lower
stress lower pay?
17. Do some hobby that you like for like once in a week. You can also go out with
your families or friends during weekends once in awhile or fine someone whom you
trust to talk to.
18. Our thinking is make life happy. If you think sad that situation also be sad and
either think that situation is enjoyable you will more happy.
19. Be grateful for whatever you have. You'll be happy for sure. :)
20. The Dalai Lama was asked what surprised him the most; he said, Man, because
he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to
recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not
enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future;
he lives as if he is never going to die, and then he dies having never really lived. ~
Dalai Lama ~
21. Think about those people who dont have a proper roof top
22. Stay positive! Never give up!
23. Count your blessings and appreciate what you've got.
24. I don't think anyone can tell you how to be happy... You have to realize for
yourself what you do or whom you are with makes you happy. Cheer up though!
25. No matter how bad the situation is, it will get better with time. Bite the bullet
and hang in there when nobody understands what you are going thru. Do things that
make you feel better...
26. To quote Stephen Fry, "The secret to contentment...Is to not ask any
questions."
27. Live your life for other, not for yourself.
28. Always smile and think positive. Most of the time that works for me no matter
how stress live is.
29. Enjoy the little things. No one can fix you when you are the one stressing
yourself up.
30. do yoga! When you focus more on your breathing, you'll be able to control your
anxiety better:)
31. Count your blessings and look at the bright side of life :) and remember to take
breaks between your work and stop and smell the roses, because life is beautiful if
you know how to enjoy it :)
32. Always stay away from the material world, search the treasures within yourself.
33. Contentment is the key to genuine spiritual happiness.
34. Practice gratitude
35. Think positive.
36. Dont dwell so much into negativities

37. Dont compare.
38. try to see thing more lightly and exercise.
39. Really interesting fact - by telling someone how much you appreciate them,
studies have shown that this really increases happiness. so...tell someone how special
they are!
40. Be simple
41. I think you are not alonea lot of people nowadays r also feeling stress up &
unhappy. Remember that you always have the freedom to choose how you wish to
react any given situation & how you going to lead your lifeif you are not happy with
your job, maybe its time for a change?
42. I will happy with my family.
43. The only way to stop hatred and war or fight is to return and re-act with
compassion, love, caring, forgiveness and forget... but how to forgive our enemy from
inside? This is a very big endless education... people might not agree but this is the
way we should... hahaha just my crazy thought
44. Watch some funny video, movie or go read the joke section on forum, trust me
you sure feel happy
45. Treat yourself to comfort food? like ice cream.. chocolate.. cheese.. whatever you
like!
46. There are many ways to be joy or happy...Remember your childhood days. Have
an engagement with social media. Talk with kids
47. Don't think too much. Let the bad things go, think more about the happy things.
48. Try to look at those are less fortunate and you will realized how fortunate you
are :)
49. Smile .. Smile and smile naturally you will be happier :)
50. Think of now....Do for now and Live for now...
51. If feel stress, can take a break by travelling to other country for a week or 2.
52. Is it possible to be stressed but still feel happy? I think that the joy of finding
solutions to the things that stress you do make you feel happy. And if you are
contented with some failures because you know you have already done your best,
then you can still be happy
53. Life is full of ups and downs! Just do what you like and....face them positively!
Like Cry when you really sad, laugh out loud when happy...if the things you do now is
the source that make you unhappy, think of why you bear it until now...Follow your
hearts!
54. Its all in the mind... u are who make yourself and want yourself to be...
55. Think of something that you are grateful for in your life.
56. You have to find your own interest and do what you want. Share your sadness
with your friends, then you will feel better.
57. Hang out with confident, happy and funny people!
58. Do anything you like, just focus on what you are doing
59. Forget about the unhappiness for awhile. Just do something you enjoy and
pamper yourself awhile..haha!
60. I guess its back to the topic of finding the purpose in life. If life were smooth
sailing and just happiness and no sadness it wouldnt be called life in the first place.
Good luck on finding that
61. Keep a normal heart and write down the happiest moments in your life and paste
on your work desk and wait for the next moment to come. =)
62. Do not forget than you can potentially die tomorrow, so think about what really
matters in your life
63. Work is important obviously, but family and friends, your loved ones who
accompany you are supposed to be a priority. How to be happy? Spend time, just
relaxing and talking to one another, building strong relationships. Because these
people will be the ones who give you joy during your happy times, and comfort
during the tough times. Cheers
64. Being unhappy at times are normal human emotions. Don't let it spiral to
depression. Do something you like the most.
65. Get a stress ballsqueeze whenever stressed.
66. Do things that make you happy and be with people that cares about
you. Remember to be safe and stay from high-risk habits and people. Last thing. If
anyone says that u dont need MONEY to be happy. They are big liars! Money is an
important tool to reach your goal of HAPPINESS.
67. Happiness to me is to live frugally and be grateful for what ever we have. The
most difficult part of my life was to identify what I liked when I was older.
Particularly, my job or passion others would say. School doesnt teach you this. You
have to find out on your own. I was stuck in a job that I did not like at all but I had to
drag myself to work because I needed to survive. Later on, a friend introduced me to
freelancing as he felt that I need freedom more than anything else. He told me that it
was a better way to find out what I wanted in life, which ultimately landed me in
copywriting and design industry. I am now a full time freelancer earning 40% more
than my full time job before. I started for the sole reason because its free and I felt
that I didnt have any thing to lose. So why not try it out, I thought to myself. This is
where I am and I am happy with what my life has become after the switch. Not sure if
you will feel the same way but I would give it a shot if I were you. If you dont take the
first baby step, you will never know. Hope this helps.
68. Just be happy.
69. Work out, Make new friends, travel, eat good food, and listen to good music.
70. A lot of people concentrate on making more money as they think that will lead
them to a happier life... but what most people don't realize is that its not the
destination that'll make you happy, its the journey.
71. You need to listen to yourself and your own voice. All the others that you hear or
read or see are opinions of theirs. When you are at peace a quiet place, sipping a
drink, reflections might surface, emotions may overwhelm but when it all mellows,
true happiness might creep up to you :) don't bother trying to be happy. Wish you
well :)
72. Try meditation, it really helps you with your mental power
73. Happy comes within goodwill. Do more charity work n u shall receive happiness
74. Just be positive and get travel and be social.
75. Happiness is a choice, it's not tied to your circumstance. Spend some quality
time with yourself, and find out what makes you happy. Trouble with our society
today is that we forgot how to listen to our hearts; we don't have the "time" to.
76. Think positively, act positively
77. Join a trip to some backward countries or some missionaries. You will come
back feeling blessed & be contented of what you have now.
78. Do what you have always wished to do.
79. Accept what you have, enjoy anything, be contented, keep smiling, Find a
solution with your problem, think positive, give love... more love for everyone :)
80. Have Someone To Share.....
81. Pressure and stress from work is inevitable. Most important thing is how we
handle and overcome or daily challenges. Most of the suggestions given are very good
ways to stay happy. Here are my suggestions:
a. Stay positive. Positive thinking will generate positive energy.
b. Exercise regularly. A healthy body and mind will lead to more energetic life.
82. Take a break from what you are doing. A really long break.
83. Find a big goal that you would want to achieve in life!
84. Find a hobby and start investing your time in that hobby. It may be singing,
dancing, painting, reading...anything...using your energy in something u like will
make you feels better and also it will release the pent up stress and tension. So, just
think of something that will work as a distraction. Furthermore, try to read
motivational quotes or books that will help u out from getting out of that dark corner
that u are in
85. Happiness is state of mind. You need to practice being happy and eat what suits
to your stomach. Because balance stomach leads to balanced mind and vise-versa.
86. Laugh as a stupid man all day will make you happy :))
87. Buy food to someone who can't afford. You will be happy and blessed. :)
88. Learn to love yourself
89. Forgive others
90. Sing out LOUD or choose one tragedy movie and cry out loud. I think is better
than watch comedian movie that force yourself to laugh.
91.Simply find joy in whatever you do! It would seem hard at first.. Especially
learning to love things that you initially dislike. Just see the good side of things and
hopefully you'll counter that problem? Personally, I think finding happiness in the
things you do is better than finding things to make you happy.
92.Just smile and live life like its your last day on Earth!
93. Scream and run around like a mad kid
94. If u facing many problems at a time, try to focus on one and solve it first.. So that
you won't stack up all the problems together, stressful :)
95. And go for some de-stressing activities such as jogging, prawning, fishing, going
for a drink etc. If not, go for yoga!! But please be careful if you buy yoga packages
online or in store :))
96. I suggest spending time with positive people and just try not to
overanalyze/think about life. The happiest people I know are the ones who take
things in their stride and not try too hard in life! Wish you the best!
97. Easy, do whatever that makes you happy. And that means it can be anything
depending on what the individual wants. There is no single item that makes everyone
in the world happy, so probably start by searching and understanding what makes
yourself happy.
98, Happiness is state of mind. You need to practice being happy and eat what suits
to your stomach. Because balance stomach leads to balanced mind and vise-versa.
99. Dont be too hard on yourself and always be content with the life you are living.
Live in the moment and do things that make you happy. Time cannot be reversed, so
spend more time with your loved ones. Arent we the most happy when surrounded
with love :)
100. Be with the peoples who loves you the way you are without any expectations
101. There's no such thing as a no stress, no worries in a life, there's always bound to
be problems that you have to face. Well, just treat every difficult situation as a
learning experience, learn from the difficulty and move on.
102. Watch some comedy to make yourself feel better
103. To be happy actually depends on oneself, oneself actually has to be positive and
look at the brighter side of things. Even though you may feel terrible at the moment,
I feel that looking at the brighter side of things may actually help a little bit. The
more you do it, the stronger you will be towards negativity, remember your brain is a
muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it gets. However, if you have
symptoms of depression, and you really feel like you are in need of help, please do
seek a psychiatrist. Don't keep it to yourself, it won't help. Tell your close friends and
relatives about it.
104. Everyone wants to be happy, but before you can be happy, think about what
you can do to make you happy.
105. How to be Happy? You need to find out what is making you unhappy first. Just
pray for a good job with a good boss and good colleagues around you... Also a loving
family and good friends. You should be fine :)
106. Not being satisfied with where you are but contented at the same time with
what you have.
107. try to understand who you are...
108. Live life to fullest read the 5 states of grief? Sharing and giving can make one
happy
109. Make someone happydo it from your heart
110. Do you know you are stress because god place you in life on earth and it's the
stepping force that is that stress. Happy is one emotion you have, use it
111. Do the things you like. Dont compare with othersbe contented with what you
have.
112. How to know which problem to resolve first?
113. something make you happy : make love vs. your love, have much money, best
job, good health,.
114. Mindset, believe everything happens ought to be the best!
115. Secret to happiness
i) Post something here
ii) Repeat
116. Take care of yourself and be careful of evil people.. They will ruin your life and
make you hectic. Thats part of life you may say, but only you have the options and
take them as you will not like how people make you out to be.
117. Happiness is just a state of mind. So you can choose to be or not to. Do good, be
kind and live life like its your last. Try not to think too much. And stress is always
manageable its just how you manage it thats all that i can say. So good luck. :)
118. There is no point aiming for a 'no-stress' or 'no-worry' life, since everyone faces
problems and obstacles everyday; however, developing resilience and perseverance,
rising back up after every setback, will help you forget about or lessen these
worries. You should also be contented with what you have and be thankful that:
You have a life to begin with
You have a family and a group of friends that care
You have things to keep you happy and 'de-stress'
You live in a developed country and not N-Korea
119. Firstly, try not to think too much. Easier said than done. But at least, try. Only
you yourself can make yourself happy, the mind is a crazy thing. But you can control
your mind to rid of those things that makes you stressed or unhappy. If you have no
hobby, start one. Or try new things. If something fails, or you think you cannot do it,
theres no harm trying, and practice makes perfect. Dont be more depressed if you
cant achieve the desired outcome of something. if you have a religion/belief, keep
your faith. Stay rooted. Just remember, you are not alone. Not everyone is 100%
Happy with everything. Everyone has his or her problems one way or another. We
are all tested every time, but these are tests that will make us a stronger, wiser
human being. Start slowly. One thing at a time. Focus on what you really want.
120. Look for the little joys in life
121. Unhappy at job? Change. Perhaps the next one isnt this stress?
122. Write a memo "Big Smile" and put it on your desk to remind yourself! :)
123. Just stand up every time you fall and keep seeking till you find yourself.
124. Eat healthy foods, keep fit and avoid stress.
125. Find your purpose of life, make sure it is reachable, then you will be happy I
guess...
126. Live in the moment and take a deep breath when you are feeling stressed, and
try to find something to appreciate about anything :)
127. Take a trip to a less privileged country and see how locals are happy although
monetarily they do not own much. Appreciate the small things.
128. As a previous commenter said, there's no 'one way'. Live life as healthily as you
can - sleep, nutrition, relationships. A positive mindset is essential, I believe.
129. Living in the moment is key
130. You can try to do things that you have INTEREST in. If you do not have any
interest, KEEP FINDING. You just have not found your TRUE PASSION yet, be
PATIENT and NEVER GIVE UP. Once you found it, you will find your happiness.
Sometimes happiness doesn't come with a smile or laugh. You could be SWEATING
but you are HAPPY; you could be crying but those are TEARS OF JOY. On your
way of finding your passion, try to TALK to more people, EXPOSE yourself to more
opportunities. You will never know when, but once you found your passion, you will
have NO REGRET for your life. (colorful as original post)
131. Look inner instead of outer
132. Becoming truly happy is a process, start being happy with yourself, no one can
ever be always happy, shit always happens, you can only surf with the waves. :)
133. The only way to de-stress is to think of yourself as a king and nobody can
control or dictate you and you care for nobody
134. Have positive thinking are one of the many ways. Positive thinking, hobbies +
interests, good friends. Having fun?
135. Keep up your good attitude!
136. Get rid of negativity.
137. Either (a) lower expectations, or (b) increase performance. Find your balance in
life, not everyone needs to be a multi-gazillion ire to be happy.
138. Hey, I am also constantly thinking how to be happy in life. But this is a very
subjective matter; you got to think of what makes you happy. Have you read the 5
languages of love? in a relationship every one receives loves differently and feels
happy in different ways. Some people lives happily with stress while others opt for a
stress free life and feels happy about it. it all depends on what makes you feel happy.
You got to address what makes you unhappy and then address them one by one and
try to live with it. I do agree with the queen that it is a state of mind. The more u want
to think about being happy the more u will unhappy. What makes u happy? Money?
Love? Relationship with family? Friends? Popularity? Work? Think about it and we
can discuss.in the mean while be happy.
139. I believe being unhappy is a choice.
140. Be contented and expect nothing from anyone.
141. Just do what you want to do and live with it: D
142. Be satisfied!! Remember to count your blessings! Always work for me when Im
feeling useless
143. Enjoy life. Live all the problems unless if u let them bother you
144. Just smile no matter what happens and your mind will auto adept to this
happiness, and you will become more positive.
145. Just keep yourself calm and peace in mind.. The smile :)
146. Learn from yesterday, live for today, plan for tomorrow and hopefully filter out
the things you cannot control.
147. Riding roller coasters :-)
148. To Love is to give, To Happy is to take? But if u get happiness at others

expenses then what are u?
149. Throw away your hand phone, computers, etc.. and go to the jungle and
meditate
150. Be opened minded about things. Even if negative events happen, just accept as
it is.
151. Have a focus plan on what's most important to you and root out other
distractions. Watch your health and safety in every aspect. That's basically what we
need to do first. Seek to find the root of problems and solve them.
152. During free time, looking friends who can share almost everything, good to find
some common interest on activities as well as just random chat also be perfect when
both parties are busy.
153. Have sex!
154. Do things you love to do in your life, you will be happy
155. Being happy is all in the mind, find purpose in what u do and u will be happy :)
156. Simple .... Accept Today is last Day
157. Perhaps one can be happy
- When you do good deeds without any expectations
- Think of the little good things that ever happened to you from your loved ones and
friends; and less of the negative ones.
- Pick up a project of interest to work on each time you felt stressed or having
negative thoughts.
- Dont use alcohol to drown your negative thoughts, which could become a habit and
eventual alcoholic. Smoking is the same negative thing that one should avoid.
- Finally, do let stress and unhappiness take over your life. Good Luck!
158. Go find your interest and keep doing things that make you smile
a. Don't worry be happy
b. Have an ambition in life
c. Volunteer your time
159. Always be grateful for what you have and you will live your life happily
Perception plays a huge part in your happiness. Avoid the mentality of having "no
choice."
160. Be positive and happy always.
161. Smiling, smiling, smiling :)
162. Doing what you are interested in and have passion for, makes a lot of difference
163. Its time to output the stress, and let your body balance back together so you can
stay healthy and perform well in your career.
164. Try to keep aside a little time to do something you like, on a regular basis. This
really helps. I love dancing and even though I do not get time everyday, I make sure I
spend at least half an hour three days a week dancing. That surely releases out all my
stress and makes me feel happy. I think you should try something you like too. What
do you like to do the most?
165. Gain knowledge to uncover reason of life and existence. Petty things won't
stress anymore
166. Just focus your mind on what you are doing :-)
167. Thats only release stress temporarily. To release it permanently, we have to

find the root cause and eliminate it :)
168. Dropping everything & simply daydreaming works too. Just not during work.
169. Exercise. Prepare a healthy meal for yourself. Eat healthy, then you will feel less
stress and more energetic!
170. Exercise and do what you like. Learn to love yourself :)

171. I like listening to music on the radio or on free app. Looking at cute animal
photos like cute cats or doggies also make me smile and de-stress. Watch cable TV
series or movies. When you have more time, can go explore the different parks,
which are free, admission and can bring your own drinks/ food. Read ebooks or
books borrowed from library, lend out ebooks by downloading the Overdrive app.
Very convenient and no need to return the books at the library, they auto expire.
172. Hi! I feel the best way to release stress is to just sleep, wake up early and take a
walk around the neighborhood and enjoy the nature!
173. On a daily basis - indulge in some sports (i.e. running, swimming, cycling, yoga),
play video games, take a nap, watching anime/drama... at no cost. Occasional treats
to myself - deep tissue massage ($50), facial ($60), overseas trip ($-varies depends
location & duration)
174. Read
175. It helps if you can identify the cause of the stress, and also the stress level. If
you know the cause, like work or peer pressure, then work on those and stress i am
sure can be lowered. Else if you do not know the cause, you can try at diet level, or
work on your quality of sleep. Online there are ASMR (and many different types)
videos you can try watching. Laugh! It lowers cortisol, which is your bodys stress
hormone, & it also boosts brain chemicals called endorphins, which helps your mood.
Alternatively, you may lighten up by tuning in to your favorite sitcom, video or music,
reading the comics, or even chatting with someone who makes you smile.
176. Just go to the beach and relax!
177. Do volunteer work, make yourself feel useful and important.
178. Have sex and you life will become more colorful ;)
179. Meditation is free
180. Exercise is the best, increase your hormone level. Otherwise, you can go on
YouTube and play sound of nature tropical rain. That works for me too!
181. I thought having sex is the best way to release stress

182. Dont like stress, as it turn me moron. I see so many people's side (not you
both). I hear a lot where I come from and like to go on Internet to escape hoping I
can keep my mind sane. Nowadays there's a bit of epidemic flu, feeling is same as
stress :( Your suggestion work on normally. :) I have absurd idea. Lowering stress by
blasting radio thinking home is disco and waves your hair around. Watch funny
shows when your feeling is crappy and stress you feel better. :D
183. I also agree that exercising is the best, I believe everyone sure got some friends
that would exercise together too, I willing to take the extra mile sometimes to
somewhere further just to exercise with friends, I think it just makes it even more fun
and worthwhile
184. A couple of ways I relief tension (in my humble opinion)
a. Take a hike up to the top level of your flat, let out a loud SCREAM at the top of
your lungs and walk back down the staircase. No worries, no one will know
and acknowledge. It'll only last 3 seconds.
b. Hit the Library! Go to the magazine section and read up some interesting stuff.
There's always something that will interest you.
c. Take your laptop, lie on your bed, place your laptop on your lap and watch
some movies.
d. Go get a roller to massage your back! Trust me it kind of hurts at first but after
the first roll, it feels GREAT!
e. Visit your little nephews and play wrestling with them on the bed.
f. Find a friend or family member who is studying for an exam and disturb him
by shaking the table, taking the pen / calculator away and playing the drums
at home loudly.
All the positive thoughts from these kind souls really have empowering me to
overcome the sudden stresses, unhappiness and anxiety that I have to encounter at
the same time. I went back and read them to get moral support throughout my tough
time and lead me to write this ebook to share with you on how to persist to live
happily even when everything isnt perfect right now, during troubled times,
downtime or challenges in life. I really appreciated those kind souls and I learned so
many from them.
Through the positive thoughts from the kind souls, I learnt that in life, we are like the
following short story
Two Wolves
An elder Cherokee was teaching his grandchildren. He said to them:
''A fight is going on inside me. It is a terrible fight. It is between two wolves: One
wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt,
resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other stands for
joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship,
empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This same fight is going on
inside you, and inside every other person, too."
They thought about it for a minute, then one child asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf will win?"
The old Cherokee simply replied...."The one you feed."
Life is about the choices and decisions we make. I learnt from my mum, my son and
the few short stories above when facing challenges. If we choose to feed the fight
inside us and we can transform ourselves from fear to joy, anger to peace, envy to
love, weak to strong, from negative mindset to positive mindset, from sad to happy,
from a taker to be a giver. I choose to live an extraordinary life which is different
from others.
A caterpillar builds a cocoon around itself and has to undergo a transformation

process before a butterfly emerges in its place and becomes free to fly. Personal
transformation is much the same.
We are all created equal but we end up achieving different levels of success because it
is our thoughts that determine the result. Your thoughts trigger your actions and
your actions drive the outcome. Ordinary people deal with problems when it crops
up, but extraordinary people are able to see the hope and opportunity behind the
problem.
Challenges and obstacles are part of life, the same goes for me and my family. Each
challenge that came did not weaken our spirit, but only made us stronger. This is
most relevant to my mum when she dealed with her breast cancer.
Make the right choice and your life and that of your family will changed. Sacrifice the
comfort of today for something more meaningful in the future. Life is not about
whether it is attainable, instead it is about whether you want it or not.
The following short story shows how we shouldnt limit our potential.
Dont Limit Your Potential
My father tended to and raised a beautiful vegetable garden and we would sell the
produce at a roadside stand wed built ourselves. My parents always bought their
chickens from a neighbor named Willy Scott.
One day, when we were all out working at the vegetable stand, Willy delivered
some chickens to the house in a crate and left them on the front patio. When we
returned home later that day we discovered that the chickens had escaped and were
running all over the yard. Everyone in the family began chasing the chickens and
putting them back in the crate.
My father was upset and decided to call Willy to express his unhappiness with the
situation. He told him that he didnt think it was a good idea to leave the chickens in
a crate unattended, and how the family had had to chase chickens all around the
neighborhood; finally, he noted that theyd only been able to round up eleven. And
then Willy provided a bit of a shock.
Eleven chickens isnt too bad, he exclaimed, I only delivered six!
I know that if I want something in life, nobodys going to hand it to me on a platter. I

have to be the one to get it, and my happiness does rank up high on the things I want
in life, doesnt it? So, if I truly want to be happy, isnt it worth taking a few minutes to
change my thoughts for how I am going to get there? If not, then I am pretty much
resigning my life to one of trial and error when it comes to my happiness, error being
the key direction my search will most likely take me.
I say this because trial and error is how I have learned so far. I make mistakes and
learned by them. While it may be fine for inventing something new, but I dont think
I really want to spend my life bouncing from one mistake to another. My life is far too
precious a commodity for that, especially when I can create a plan to get to my
happiness sooner rather than later.
So, dont wait for happiness. Seize it.
If you want to be happy, be. Leo Tolstoy
Creating a thought for happiness is easier than I may think. It, like all successful
thoughts, starts with the end in mind. As Yogi Berra once said, If you dont know
where youre going, youre never going to get there. That statement has never been
truer than when creating my own happiness. You see, every one of us is different and
each of you has a different definition for your happiness.
Yes, we all need a roof over our head and food to eat. We all need love and some form
of a relationship we can rely on. We all need the basics to sustain life, but my
happiness doesnt lie in attaining those basic needs. It lies in the details of who I am
as a person.
I need to look at whom I am, at recognizing my capabilities and my failings to define

what real happiness means to me. I was born with capabilities that can make me
elated when I see them in action. I was also born with limitations that can lead to
endless frustrations if I dont recognize them for what they are. I have also
experienced life differently from anybody else. Each of those life events has shaped
the person I am today. Its why some of you find serenity in the ocean, while others
find peace in the mountains. Its also why others find contentment in the bustle of
the city.
There is no one single formula for finding happiness. The only constant is the need to
be realistic about whom I am, to identify my capabilities as well as my limitations.
Only by being realistic of what is and is not possible can I end the frustrations, the
anxiety and the stress in mylife, so that I can be happy.
I can find happiness as I challenge myself to do something new and strive to be the
best I can be at whatever it is I am doing, but be realistic with my own capabilities.
Those will define my roadmap to happiness.
I take a moment to look back in my life before I go looking for happiness. To find a
few moments when I was truly happy, truly quiet and simply happy. Write down
those moments and describe the setting, the people, and the things that made me
happy.
This is the roadmap for what I am searching for. That moment, when everything was
in balance, is a view of what happiness is for me - look for the thoughts within it that
make me happy. Find those thoughts again, and I find my happiness.
If you wrote down the moment of your happiness and took the time to write down
the different thoughts that made it a happy moment, you will begin to understand
that your happiness is not found in attaining any one thing. It is found when you
bring the different thoughts of your life into balance in a way that supports YOU.
Having all the money in the world will not make me happy if I am alone. Having a
great career and job will not make me happy if my home life is miserable. Focus on
bringing the important thoughts of my life into balance. Take a moment to think
about how you feel about each of these thoughts, from body image to your finances,
from your house to your spirituality. Identify which are important to your happiness
and in what degree. You will quickly find that you dont need to be perfect in each of
these areas you simply need to be content in other words, happy.
I have learnt that in order to find real happiness and fulfillment in my life, first I
must ask myself these 4 questions:
1. How do I really want to feel?
Forget the actual event that I want to change in my life for a second and focus on the
FEELING that the experience would give me. For example, if I want freedom, I ask
myself how I can create the experience of freedom inside myself first - before striving
for the external goal. This goes with any inner state: joy, happiness, peace, creativity,
aliveness, etc. Find a way to emulate that feeling inside myself first and I will then
have the freedom to create what I want in the outer world.
2. What does my intuition tell me?
As human beings we naturally have an intuition that is aligned with source energy.
When I tune into my intuition, it will guide me towards making the most authentic,
soul-driven decisions possible that will lead me to a happier, more fulfilling life.
Some of the most powerful ways to tune into my intuition is to pay attention to my
surroundings, listen to my mind & body, and lastly, meditation! Meditation is an
incredible tool to get in touch with my inner being & it is one of my favorite ways to
tune into source energy on a regular basis.
3. Am I being honest with myself?
Many times I want something external in order to fill a hole or to avoid something I
am feeling within. I may want a new car to make me feel special, but realize once I
have it, I already want to upgrade to the next model.
The key is to become aware if I am searching for something outside of myself in order
to feel better about myself within. Then think of ways I can reinforce my feelings of
specialness, self-worth, confidence etc. without purchasing a new car.
4. How can I enjoy the entire journey?
Sometimes, I believe that in order to be successful, I must always feel good but the
extreme highs are only part of the equation.
13 Happy Thoughts: Even When Everything Isnt

Perfect Right Now
Understanding that with life there are good sensations and bad sensations and even
at times neutral sensations, I am able to go about our day-to-day life more faithfully
assured, balanced and relaxed. Remind myself each day to stay present in the
moment and enjoy the unfolding process of life, instead of only focusing on my end
goal.
We only live once, so why continue to live a mediocre and or miserable existence
when you have the power to change it.
There are the thirteen important thoughts I learnt from the kind souls and
through my experience to becoming a happier person . If you find that yourself stuck
in the doldrums? Perhaps it's time to make some lifestyle changes. You dont have
to do these all at once, but you should do most (if not all) of them eventually,
or sonner rather than later. Pick one or two and start today.
1. Be Present
You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave,

find your eternity in each moment.
~ Henry David Thoreau
One of the ways I bring positivity and happiness into my own and others life is
through focusing on being meaningful and in the present. Now I focus in whatever
and wherever I do, whether in the free time or even in the library. When I am
interacting with my friends, I am always focused on the conversation and listening,
rather than sitting there pretending listening whilst checking my phone or thinking
about others.
Dont think about how great things will be in the future. Dont dwell on what did or
didnt happen in the past. Learn to be in the here and now, and experience life as its
happening, and appreciate the world for the beauty that it is, right now. Practice
makes perfect with this crucial thought.
I live each day to the fullest, focusing on the positive aspects of life happening right
now. It means living happily ever after now, not waiting for to live happily ever after.
Living a positively life is the culmination of many little acts, all of them adding up to
a more positive and more present life.
It is true that with the long list of things to do and more ways to distract us than ever,
its easy to lose site of what is important RIGHT NOW. The most important thing
that we can get others and ourselves is our undivided attention. So its very
important to be actively involved with what you are doing. When you are with friends
or family, turn off your cell phone if you have the habit of constantly checking it.
Focus on one task while minimizing all ther distraction that pull you away from it.
Allow yourself to be immersed in whatever you are doing right now, and take time to
really be in the present moment. Live in the moment and enjoy whats in front of you
right here, right now. When you are busy making too many plans, you are causing
stresses that prevent you from enjoying the present.
I believe that one of the reasons little kids and happy couples on dates are happy is
because they live in the moment. They focus on what is happening in front of them
and pay attention to the person they are with. When you live in the moment and do
your best, you just feel happy. Why wouldnt you? You dont worry about the future,
neither do you feel sad about the past.
Take every waking hour as it comes and do what you are supposed to do and
complete what you are supposed to complete. Stop overanalyzing or trying to predict
and plan things too far. The only constant in life is change. Just live in the moment
and do your best.
2. Be Gratitude
If a fellow isnt thankful for what hes got, he isnt likely to be

thankful for what hes going to get.
~ Frank A. Clark
Researches has shown that being grateful can result in feeling better about your life,
more enthusiastism, more willingness to help others and may help you find a greater
sense of purpose. No matter where they are or what they are doing; happy people
recognize that they always have something to be grateful for.
So practice gratitude and count your blessing daily. The best way to harness the
positive power of gratitude is to keep a gratitude list or journal, where you actively
write down exactly what you are grateful for each day; carry your journal around
every day and write about the little things the things that made you smile, laugh, or
what you are grateful each and everyday. This shifts people away from bitterness and
despair; and promotes happiness.
Sometimes feelings of gratitude happen spontaneously, but we also can create

feelings of gratitude by deliberately counting our blessing. You may take time to
dwell on pleasant places and things you encounter. Allow yourself to stop what you
are doing e.g. watch the sunset, slow walk through the park etc. Share good news and
joyous occasions with others in your life so that you can actually increase your joy
and it allows your friend to engage with you in your moment of happiness too.
People who practice gratitude are happier, less stressed and less depressed, has more
positive emotions, greater optimism, and better physical health and is better able to
reach their goals.
Happy people can easily find gratitude in the world around them. Each of us has a
choice on how we focus our attention. Choosing to focus on gratitude for the beauty
and uniqueness of life instead of stressors and problems will make you feel happier
and more relaxed.
Start to notice and identify the things you are grateful for. Tune in to the small
everyday details of your life and notice the good things you might sometimes take for
granted.
Notice the Good Things in Your Life. You may try these ideas:
i. Think of 3 things you are grateful for each day. Be it nature, people,
community, creature comforts like a delicious meal, a good book, a
challenging yoga class, a smile from a stranger on the street or a warm bed
or a good meal. Its amzing what you notice when you focus on feeling
grateful.
ii. Start a gratitude journal. Making a commitment to writing down good
things each day makes it more likely that we will notice good things as they
happen.
iii. Pratice gratitude rituals. Some people say grace before a meal. Pausing in
gratitude before eating doesnt have to be religious. Its a simple habit that
helps us notice and appreciate the blessing of food on the table.
Once you are aware of the blessings of everyday life, the next step is to savor them.
There are moments when you naturally, right then and there, feel filled with
gratitude. These are moements when you say to yourself. Oh, Wow, this is amazing!
or How great is this! Pause. Notice and absorb that feeling of true, genuine
gratitude. Let it sink in. Soak it up. Savor your blessings in the moment they happen.
Expressing gratitude is more than courtesy, manners, or being polite. Its about
showing your heartfelt appreciation. When you thank someone, you are also
practicing the first two gratitude skills: you have noticed something good, and you
have genuinely appreciated it.
You may show your appreciation to someone who did something nice by saying It
was really kind of you to ., It really helped me out when you .., You did me a
big favor when ., Thank you for listening when .., I really appreciated it when
you tought me .., or Thank you for being there when ., You also can write your
gratitude in a letter, email, or text messages. Take 5 minutes at the end of your day to
write a letter or email or message to someone you appreciate (a parent, a friend, your
romantic partner, etc) and let that person know why you appreciate them. Thank that
person for everything they have done for you and let them know that you value their
friendship.
You can express gratitude by doing a kindness. Gratitude might inspire you to return
a favor, or act with kindness or thoughtfulness. Or you might see a situation when
you can pay it forward. Hold the door open for the person behind you, even if it
means waiting a little longer than you normally would. Do someone elses chores
without letting the person find out it was you. Notice how you feel afterward!
You can tell the people in your life how you feel and what they mean to you. You
dont have to be mushy or over-the-top. We all have our own style. But if you say
what you feel in the right tone at the right moment, even a simple, Mum, good
dinner. Thanks! means a lot.
True gratitude doesnt leave you feeling like you owe other people something after
all, if you have done someone a favor, you probably dont want the person to feel like
you expect something back in return. Its all about feeling good and creating a cycle
of good.
When you think of all the things that you have to be grateful for, you realize how
blessed you already are. Without even realizing it, we take our basic necessities for
grated a roof over your head and plenty of food to eat. By appreciating the things
that you already have, you will begin to feel happier in your life.
3. Be Connected
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect

us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as
sympathetic threads, your actions run as causes, and they
come back to us as effects.~ Herman Melville
Theres no replacement for spending quality time with your loved ones. We are social
beings; even I am an introvert or a loner. People love spending time with their
friends and family for good conversation, bonding and some laughs. Life is too short
to live it completely alone.
Communication is the key for a successful relationship. Although I am an individual

and I am unique, but the happiest people are closely connected to something bigger
than themselves, be it family, a club, or a community of some kind.
My husband and I are really happy. I feel very closed and connected to him. But Im
going to be honest and let you know that it wasnt always the case.
About a year ago we were fighting all the time for very small things and our
relationship became toxic. It was like we couldnt stand each other any more. But one
day we talked, and realized that a lot of our issues came from the way we
communicated to each other.
We worked on that and are now much happier. We joke around all the time, which
rarely happened a year ago.
Here are a few tips:
Listen to your spouse.
When you are getting upset get away from the situation before saying stupid things.
If something is bothering you, say it, but not when you are mad. Start a discussion
when you are both in a good mood so you can solve the problem.
Dont talk down to your spouse, you are equal partners.
Dont point the finger but express your feelings.

I learnt to look at relationships as they really are and not as I would have them be. I
stop trying to control people, situation, and outcomes.
Positive social relationships are a key to happiness. So be sure that you make time to
visit your friends, family and your significant other.
Just like a loving relationship, friendship takes nurturing too. Neglect a friendship
and you will lose a friend. See your friends on a regular basis as it fits your schedule.
The important thing is that you have strong friendship to help buffer lifes challenges.
Even though sometimes we may feel like life is an individual journey, we need other
people around us in order to feel happy. Research has indicated that social
relationships are the strongest predictors of happiness, much stronger than income
or wealth. Therefore, social support is a huge indicator of happiness and wellbeing.
People with perceived social relationships even live longer! So we have to be connect
ourselves with people who make us feel good, and release those who make us feel bad.
Surround yourself with friends and people that are better than you in areas that you
want to improve in. Learn from them, let them push you out of your comfort zone
and its only a matter of time before you level up as well.
Happiness is neither virtue nor pleasure nor this thing nor that but simply growth.
We are happy when we are growing. ~ William Butler Yeats
Reach out to people that you want to learn from within your network or outside of it.
Pay it forward and be ready to reciprocate when someone reaches out to you in the
same way.
I learnt to reach out and touch someone literally. Bring in physical contact with
someone I care about is an automatic stress reliever. Hugs and holding hands with
the people I care about are therapeutic for the both of us. In fact a massage can
actually boost your immune system and make you more content. You can gain
immune system benefits from a professional massage or treating yourself in a
massage.
4. Be Yourself
Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself,

do not go out and look for a successfull personality and
duplicate it. ~ Bruce Lee
Be your unabashed self in all the best ways that you can. Take your own strengths
and superpowers and amplify them.
By not doing it, you are not only robbing the world of your awesomeness, but you will
never be able to step out and realize your full potential. Dont try to be someone else
they will always be better at it than you could ever dream of being. Life is way too
short to be a half-ass version of something thats already out there.
Seriously, I was theshit.com, so I start by surrounding myself with people with whom
I can really be myself with, online or in person. Gain confidence from these
interactions. Sneak bits and pieces that I feel comfortable with into my daily life.
Identify whats awesome about you (asking friends or those close to you can help if
you dont have the slightest clue) and start amplifying it.
Steve Jobs said, Your time is limited, so dont waste it living someone elses life.
Accept who you are, just be yoursef, and you will feel a world of difference.
We have our ego as our security guard that protects our self-esteem from being
attacked. However, sometimes we become a victim of our own ego. This is when the
ego takes control and we become too arrogant and act above ourselves. We distort
the reality about us. We live in an illusion. Sometimes we do so because we believe it
will take us somewhere. Sometimes we do it because it makes us feel good about
ourselves.
Whatever it maybe, letting your ego become your front shield actually hurts you
more on the inside because you cant be your true self. You just live with lies. In the
end, you just cant take it anymore because you are just faking it and are attracting
people who are also faking it. Over and over, you will become tired of it and feel like
no one really understands you. This is when you will realize that you will never be
truly happy unless you stay true to yourself and others.
We all have something within us that no one else can duplicate. Embrace it and let
the confidence that you feel positively spread into other areas of your life. The world
needs more people who have come alive instead of wondering if they can.
Do not quench your inspiration and your imagination; do not become the slave of
your model. ~ Vincent Van Gogh
Rise.
Sometimes you dont win.

Sometimes things dont turn out as planned.
Sometimes you dont end up with who you want to be with.
Sometime you just dont have feel like continuing on anymore.
So, what do you do?
Rise.
Theres a lesson to be learned in everything, and sometimes that lesson is to engage

in the beautiful comeback. To refuse to be defeated and come back better than you
were before.
Realize that you dont need others approval. Its important to follow your own
dreams and desires without letting naysayers stand in your way. Its fine to seek
others opinions, but happy people stay true to their own hearts and dont get bogged
down with the need for outside approval.
People care about you, not your success. Lets be honest. People dont care about the
expensive clothes you wear, how big is the house you own or the car your drive.
Thats not to say that they dont respect your achievements or possessions. Instead,
they care you as an individual and theyll support you no matter what -- because they
love you. Believe it!
5. Be Contented
Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If

you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever
have enough~ Oprah Winfrey
Accept what you have, not what you want. One of the best ways to feel content with
the conditions of your life, no matter how challenging is to practice accepting your
situation as it is. Though you may wish things were easier like having more money, a
more secure job, or even better health, dwelling on what you dont have will not make
living in the present any easier. This is exactly what had happened to me during my
critical time and what I learned from my mum.
Remember that without hard times, you would not have as much appreciateion for
the good times, for example, you will not appreciate your health until you are sick .
Accepting your life the way it is right now is the only way you can truly appreciate
everything you have. Be grateful for the people in your life, no matter how difficult
your lifes circumstances may be at the moment. Recognize that everyone has similar
struggls in some form or another. No life is without difficulty, but it is through
perseverance and mindfulness that life becomes joyous and meaningful.
My mum kept reminding herself, I have gone through treatment to rid my body of
cancer, and if I can do that, what else can I do? As her surgeon said, your body
handled everything we threw at it ready well. Well? My mum kept telling herself,
she want to be healthy, she can do that. She can do that really well.
This was just what I needed because I tend to fluctuate from positive to negative,
action to proscrastination, belief to self doubts that much I felt like I was loosing it.
This has help to get my head out and realise my true potential. This really made me
look at my life differently. For years, I have been unhappy with my job and my life.
This has hit me on so many levels. Subconsciencely, I sabotage my life by playing the
victim, and that has brought me nothing but pain. I looked at my life in such a
negative was instead of being grateful. After learned to be contented, I start living a
happier life and I have so much to offer.
I noticed that happy people tend to follow a certain set of habits that sets them apart
from their sad and stressed out peers. By implementing them in your own life, you
can become a happy person too. Happy habits include letting go of grudges,
expressing gratitude, treating others with kindness and regarding your problems as
challenges. Living in the present, waking up at the same time each morning, eating
right and exercising are other secrets that happy people tend to embrace. You can
start implementing these to live a happy life!
6. Be Forgiving
Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the

other person to die. Nelson Mandela
Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to offer to someone who has hurt you. It can
be even more difficult to forgive yourself when you have done something upsetting.
However, harboring anger, resentment, or even guilt can be incredibly damaging to
your sense of self, your mental health or wellbeing, and the relationships in your life.
We all make mistakes, and we often learn from those mistakes. That's what makes
someone a stronger, more caring individual.
Forgiving others doesn't mean you have to necessarily forget others' wrongdoings. It
also doesn't mean you should make yourself a doormat that other people walk all
over. It simply means recognizing that someone (including yourself) made a mistake,
hoping that something was learned from that mistake, and letting go of anger and
resentment.
It's often easy to forgive others for their mistakes, but hard to forgive yourself. Don't
hold yourself to an unfair standard that you wouldn't hold others to. Accept yourself
as someone who is trying his or her best, and try to learn any lessons you can from
your mistakes.
We are all perfectly imperfect in this human form, and it is only natural that we make
mistakes (sometimes very often!) Living in denial about your mistakes or getting
wrapped up in your ego will only you make you miserable and block you from
learning valuable lessons that will help you grow and improve.
By embracing your mistakes, you will be able to forgive yourself, and the bonus is
that other people might actually like you more! In fact making mistakes makes
competent people seem more attractive, and more human to others. Happy people
seem to intuitively know this, embracing mistakes as learning experiences and not
judging themselves too harshly.
Forgiving and forgettig is necessary for our own happiness. Holding a grudge means
you are also holding onto resentment, anger, hurt and other negative emotions that
are standing in the way of your own happiness . Ask yourself, What would it take for
me to let go of the past? and notice how you feel when you let go of your anger for a
few seconds. Letting go of a grudge frees you from negativity and allows more space
for positive emotions to fill in. Focus instead on a bright future and youll feel better
for it.
Forgiveness does not mean that what happened was ok, it just means you no
longer want to carry the pain. When we hold on to anger, resentment and fear
towards people, they are actually occupying a space inside of us, blocking us from
feeling truly happy and fulfilled.
If you are angry at someone or something, get over it fast.
Either change the situation, change your outlook on the situation, or change yourself.
If you can the other person can talk it out and get over it together, even better.
That ensuing feeling of relief and ahhhhhhhhness feels amazing. Wrongs have been
righted and balance has once again been restored to the force. Its like make-up sex
for your soul.
Regardless, let go of whatever anger or resentment you are holding within yourself. If
you dont, you are doing far more harm to yourself than anyone else ever could.
Forgiveness is for you, first and foremost.

7. Be Compassion
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without

them, humanity cannot survive.
~ Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness
Living compassionately will help you be a better friend, a more caring person, and an
overall happier individual. In fact, studies show that practicing genuine compassion
and love towards others can also give you greater insight into how and why other
people live and think.
See yourself in others, and try to see others in yourself. Your experiences are
ultimately not so different from others experiences, and everyone desires happiness,
health and affection.
Offer genuine warnth, humor, and friendliness to everyone around you. Try smiling
at others, it may be the little boost that someone needed to get through a difficult
moment. This is very true, by giving a little effort will really give impact to those who
needed during difficult moment.
Everyone has hurdles to overcome. We are learning through life everyday, so its
natural that everyone will occasionally make mistakes. Practice genuie gratitude to
others. This extends beyond being grateful when someone does something nice to
you. Learn to appreciate the patience, love, and efforts of everyone in your life,
including those who work with you or for you.
Death, defeat and life domination
36,816,413 minutes
840 months.
70 years.
The average life expectancy.

One of these days we are going to die and who knows then? This is the most
empowering thing you will ever hear.
How many days, months or years have passed by without us having really lived
them?
Doesnt matter. Starting today, begin the process of doing more of what you love and
what makes you happy versus what sucks and what drains you.
Tell the people close to you that you love them. Reach out to an old friend you
havent talked to in awhile and see whats up. Start surrounding yourself with those
who say why not? instead of only asking why?
Write down a list of big dreams and little dreams, no matter how lame they may
seem, and start pursuing them ALL like a damn cheetah with a rocketpack attached
to it. One day you will wake up and there wont be anymore time to do the things
youve always wanted do it now.
You have exactly one life in which to do everything youll ever do. Act accordingly.
~ Colin Wright
Whenever you screw up, take a step back and laugh. Seriously, laugh. Did you die? If
you are reading this then you are still in the game. Revel in this fact and get back to
being awesome because you never know when your time will come.
Find ways to increase your compassion for others. Work to help others in need, no
matter what their circumstances might be.
8. Be Giving
It's not how much we give but how much love we put into
giving.~ Mother Teresa
Find ways, even if they are small, to give to others. Stop to talk to someone and lend
an ear, offer to assist a friend in need, or volunteer at a local charity. You will begin to
view your own problems with a new perspective, and you will feel better about
yourself by realizing that you can make a difference in the lives of others.
Have you ever experience that sometimes after we have achieved our own personal
goals, we still feel empty inside? This is because we havent made a meaningful
contribution to someone elses life. When we vounteer or help others, it feels good to
just be of service to someone else. The impact we make feels fulfilling and is a big
potential source of our own happiness.
Focus outward and I may find more fulfillment in life. With regard to my
relationships with others, instead of considering what they can do for me and how
they will serve my personal goals, think of what I can offer to them instead.
I love giving my time to meet new people, I love giving my knowledge, I love giving a
smile to strangers, I love giving gifts for Christmas
Some of your acts of kindness may involve giving, and the make giving feel good
practice helps ensure that giving does, indeed, bring happiness. Researchers have
found evidence that being kind and generous does make us happier, but they have
also found that acts of giving are most effective when they meet these three criteria:
Make it a choice. Give because you choose to, not because you feel pressured or
obligated to.
Make a connection. Giving can be an opportunity to make connections with the

people you are helping, so choose activities where you get to spend time with
recipients, like helping a friend move or volunteering at an event.
Make an impact. If you are donating money, for example, dont just give and move
on. Find out what your money will be used for.
You should give what you can whenever you can. Not only will people appreciate you
more, but it will also make you happier!
When everyone is being kind it cant help but be a win-win. The more love and
support people give us, the more we naturally want to give back; whereas if someone
is being grumpy and hurtful, we tend not to look forward to spending time in their
presence and can go so far as to avoid it as much as possible.
The Dalai Lama says if you find it hard to give to others, start by giving your right
hand some money and then passing it back to the left.
And to add to that maybe we could do a similar thing with our time. If we are over
burdened and dont have time for ourselves, let alone others, then perhaps we can
start with ourselves.
Reward yourself with a good movie, a run in the park, or whatever it is that you enjoy,
and begin to replenish your own cup first. When we are feeling rested and happy, its
much easier to start nurturing those around us.
Then win-win cycle naturally begins to take place.

9. Be the Hero of Your Own Story
Be your own hero, its cheaper than a movie ticket. ~

Douglas Horton
Whatever mistakes you have made up until now are off the table, the only thing that
matters from this point on is how you move forward starting today.
Imagine you are the main character in a video game, or you are playing the starring
role in the supremely magefantastic movie called YOUR LIFE, act accordingly.
What would they do? What choices would they make? Dont wait around or expect
anyone else to create your own success or happiness, thats entirely yours to make.
The princess is in another castle and nobody is gonna save her but you J
Watch your favorite movie montage, video game scene or TV moment. Find out what
drew you to it (was it the characters intensity, confidence, charisma? What about
their ability to handle a tough situation or stand up for themselves?) then apply it to
your own life in any situation that you can.
Learn from your past, then let go. Spaceships dont have rear-view mirrors for
resons. Treat your past experience as the best teacher of all, but once your are done,
you are done. Dont look back and expect to learn something new from constantly
analyzing or retaking that same class over and over and over again. The same
issues tend to keep popping up in life until the lesson is learned. If thats happening,
learn it once and for all and stop the cycle so you can moonwalk forward into the rest
of your life.
Going over your past is like sitting in a crap film and watching it over and over and
over and over again expecting the ending to change, when its not. Its not going to.
Jules Murphy Wyman
Identify a moment from your past thats still haunting you. Set aside some time to
really analyze why its bothering you and extract as many possible positive takeaways
or lessons that you can (there is always something, no matter how it may seem). Use
those to improve your life from that point forward and put the past to rest.
This could range from anything to diet mishaps to romantic relationship mistakes.
Go ahead and dream big, as you will be more likely to accomplish your goals. Rather
than limiting yourself, when you dream big, you are opening your mind to a more
optimistic, positive state where you have the power to achieve virtually anything you
desire.
If you passion is writing poems or teaching children how to swim, make time to do it.
You will find that when you are doing what you love, you are filled with joy. How
much better does that sound than forcing yourself do something you dont like?
No matter what goals you have set for yourself in life, you have to be committed. Its
through commitment that you will continue to make the improvements needed to
better yourself. Whether its taking a chance on launching a startup, getting a gym
membership to improve your physical well being, or taking a cooking class because
you want to become a chef, commitment is what drives us all to become more
successful.
Apart from work, find a hobby or interest that you enjoy doing, or pursue something
that you have always wanted to do. Having goals will keep me driven and motivated.
I learnt anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for
something to happen is different from working towards making it happen.
More importantly, I learnt that in order to achieve success I need direction, discipline,
and perseverance. With courage in my heart, take a stand, a deep breath, and begin
to design as best I can the life I want to live.
Be positive and believe in yourself. Being an optimist wont solve all your problems,
but whats the alternative? There isnt much sense in being anything else.
If you are constantly filling your head with negative thoughts, odds are they will lead
you straight towards negative actions, self-doubt and increase the general suckitude
of life by 10384398%.Suck City isnt a cool place to live at all.
Think of each setback as a challenge to see the positive, spin the situation back
around, making it better than it was before.
You have done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities.
Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective,
unstoppable determination. Ralph Marston
From now until the day you die, work on developing a positive mindset via positive
thoughts and actions, and chase the defeatist and negative mindset out of your brain
and life. Never say it is what it is.
Happy people tend to respond to negative events in a more optimistic manner than
unhappy people. Optimism is a central component of staying happy and healthy. So
when in doubt, look on the bright side.
I always make plans! Once I reach a goal, I need a new one or I feel lost. But life will
often steer you into new directions that you never expected. So making plans is good,
and you should have plans, but dont be scared of changing them!
Change is said to be the only constant in life, so what's the point in resisting any that
may come my way? If I fear change, letting go of that fear will do me much good.
Saying yes to happiness means learning to say no to things and people that stress
you out. Happy people know that they must say NO to people, ideas, and behaviors
that do not serve their highest good. Saying yes to everyone and everything can lead
you to feel overwhelmed, increase your stress, and leave you less time and resources
to take care of yourself! This is especially true when you agree to do things that do
not resonate with you, or allow yourself to be pressured into situations you are
uncomfortable with.
The stress that results from feeling overwhelmed can severely dampen ones
happiness and wellbeing. Before you commit to anything or anyone, ask yourself,
does this serve my highest good? If the answers is no, then learn to say NO.
It was probably because I had too much on my plate. This is why I need to learn how
to say no. I dont have to bake a cake for work every week. I dont have to go to 3
weddings in one weekend. I dont have to please everybody.
I have the permission to say no when I feel like it.

10. Never Compare
Comparison is the thief of joy. ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Think youre strong (or good at anything)? Go on Youtube and prepare to be knocked
down a few levels. Someone will always be better than you at something, but it
doesnt matter. Be inspired by them, using it to push yourself further, and nothing
more. If they can do it, its within your power as well while also applying your own
unique spin on it.
DONT compare your haves to their haves. It only leads a negative mindset. Rock
your individual talents like a boss and let what makes you unique shine. Use that to
light a fire under your own buttcheeks and to do things in your own unique
way. Youre the only person you need to compare yourself to. Strive to make yourself
just 0.001% more awesome than you were yesterday, and youve won in a big bad
way.
Appreciate what you have and never compare yourself with others.
You will never be truly happy if you keep looking outside and wish you have what you
dont. The grass always seems to be greener on the other side but that does not mean
its actually greener. If you keep wishing, hoping, expecting for something else and
dont feel happy with what you already have, you will always feel miserable and feel
like something is missing in your life.
Worse if you keep comparing yourself to others, wishing your life was like theirs;
your face and body were like theirs; your family was like theirs; your partner was like
theirs, you will feel the jealousy burning within you. While comparing yourself to
others in a healthy dose as to set yourself a benchmark of success or accomplishment
can be motivating, doing so with jealousy burning within is not.
If you can live simply and appreciate what you have, acknowledge that everyone is
different, and stop comparing yourself to others, you will experience joy and
happiness in everyday life.
Just stay away from toxic people. This one has been a hard lesson to learn.
I have always had many dreams and projects in mind. For example: starting my own
business, public speaking, writing a book, etc. And when I talk about them I often
receive negative answers.
The idea is simple: if someone is bringing you more drama than laughter and
happiness, then just stop seeing them. Its ok to just let them talk but I didnt take it
personally; most of the time the negative and snarky comments reflect their own
insecurities. Just do what I want, follow my dreams, and ignore them!
It may seem mean, but why waste time with someone that you know will upset you?
Dont you have other more important things to do than worry about gossip and
drama? Since I made this decision, I am happier and have no more drama in my life!
This rule also works for Facebook and other social media platforms. If you see toxic
people in a group or on your feed, just block them!
I learn that people dont always say what they mean or mean what they say, and that
not everyone will always be there for me, and that its not always about me. So I
learnt to stand on my own and to take care of myself and in the process, a sense of
safety and security is born of self-reliance.
I stop judging and pointing fingers and I begin to accept people as they are and
overlook their shortcomings and human frailties and in the process, a sense of peace
and contentment is born of forgiveness.
11. Its Fine To Fail
Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more

intelligently. ~ Henry Ford
Fail often. Fail better. Pick back up or start something that failure, or fear of it, kept
you from pursuing.
Failure is a scary word and we often try to hide it from our friends, but we shouldnt,
because failure is good!
Its ok that I am not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciates, or
approve of who or what I am. They are entitled to their own views and opinions.
When I fail at a personal or professional project, I take a break and clear my mind
with a fun activity. Then, when I feel ready to look at it again, analyse it. Find out
what worked and what didnt, that way I will be more likely to succeed the next time!
For example, if I end a friendship, I think about what made me happy and what
didnt, so I have a better idea of what I need in a friendship. See failure as a learning
experience!
Happy people are not afraid to push their boundaries and try new things. Research
hs shown that people who engage in a variety of experiences are more likely to retain
positive emotions than people who have fewer experiences. Sure it might seem scary
at first, but whats the worst that could happen? By going beyond your comfort zone,
you might actually surprise yourself and exceed your own expectations for what you
are capable of accomplishing. And hey if it doesnt go as planned, at least you still
tried, didnt you?
Trying something new requires courage, it opens up the possibility for you to enjoy
something new, it keeps you from becoming bored, and perhaps most importantly, it
forces you to grow. So what have you always wanted to try but you didnt think you
had the guts? What are you waiting for?
12. Money Cant Buy Happiness
I can live without money, but I cant live without love.
~ Judy Garland
Treat money like a tool. Wads of flimsy, funny looking cash. Computer generated
codes that tell us that those numbers in our online banking accounts are real. Its
wild how much meaning and emotion we attach to money. If I drop a penny, I wont
even blink, but if a $100 bill blows out my hand I might chase it through the streets
until the end of time.
At the end of the day, money is just a means to an end. Nothing more.
If you are grinding and struggling to make ends meet and buried under piles of debt,
thats pretty stressful. Once you have your basic needs met though, more money only
makes you happier up to a certain point.
If you chase the dollar for no other reason than to make more of it, you will
eventually slip and fall in a puddle of weaksauce and unhappiness.
Just because you are earning six figures doesnt mean that you are necessarily
content. Sure, money is obviously needed, and it makes some things easier. But, you
should be focusing on your passion and not how much your paycheck is.
Instead of buying more things, use it to create as many amazing experiences as you
can for yourself and those you love. Happiness will surely follow.
Just remember, money cant buy happiness. Research shows that once income
climbs above the poverty level, more money bring very little extra happiness. The
more I grew in my career and my salary increased, the more I realized that I was
stressing out.
Heres the thing: For one, with money comes responsibilities. Also, when I make
more money, I will adapt my lifestyle to it. Meaning that I will spend more money.
For example I will buy new things adding more to my bills, I will buy the newest
iPhone while the old one still works, I will go out to more expensive restaurants and
become more picky about food. So the more I make money, the more I spend.
But in todays economy theres no job security. Especially when I work for others. So
not only are I scared about keeping my job, but also about finding a job that will
allowed me to maintain my new, more expensive, lifestyle. So instead of focusing on
money, I focus on my happiness.
13. Find Ways to Manage Stress
Its not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.
~ Hans Selye
Dont let stress rob you of your birthright to be happy. You cannot avoid stressful
situation, but you can find ways to relieve your stress. You deserve to be happy, and it
wouldnt be right to let stress get in the way. You can practices relaxation techniques
such as meditation, deep breathing, yoga, tai chi, visualization, and other exercise to
help you manage stress better and feel great.
You can practice deep breathing by breathing in and out from your diaphragm
(below the ribcage). Instead of taking shallow breathes from your chest, try to
develop a pattern of deep breathing, like counting to five on a slow inhalation,
holding your breath for five seconds, and exhaling slowly for five seconds.
Practice meditation by sitting in a comfortable position away from anything that

might distract you. Use deep breathing and try to focus only on your breath, letting
go of any thoughts that pass through your mind without judging them or engaging
with them.
Use visualization to calm your mind and put yourself in a better mood. Combine
deep breathing with an imagined image of something calming, such as a relaxing
place or situation.
When was the last time you went to the gym or worked out? Exercise reduces stress,
release endorphins and boosts levels of health-promoting brain chemicals like
serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which may help buffer some of the effects
of stress and also relieve some symptoms of depression. Rather than viewing exercise
as a medical tool to lose weight, prevent disease, and live longer all benefits that
occur in the future try viewing exercise as a daily tool to immediately enhance your
frame of mind, reduce stress and feel happier.
Eat a healthy diet is also another way to reduce stress. Its much more challenging to
feel truly happy when you are sick. But when you eat right, you feel better both
psysically and mentally and you will avoid that guilty feeling that you just pigged out
on the junk food.
Whatever you eat can have a huge impact on how you feel. Its not enough to avaoid
bad foods. You should also be getting vitamins and nutrients from all of the majr
food groups, and avoiding overeating or under-eating.
Theres a saying that you can EARN your health if you have balance of:
Exercise
Positive Attitude
Adequate of Rest
Balance Nurtition
The nutrition experts at Harvard School of Public Health and editors at Harvard
Health Publications have created The Healthy Eating Plate. It was designed in a
simple format yet detailed guidance to address deficiencies in the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA)s MyPlate. It aims to help people make the best eating choices
and as a guide for creating healthy, balanced meals; whether served on a plate or
packed in a lunch box. Its suggested to put a copy on the refrigerator as a daily
reminder to create healthy, balanced meals!
There are few important points as listed below:
1. of your plate with vegetables and fruits. Aim for color and variety. Potatoes
are not counted as vegetables in this context.
2. of your plate should be whole grains (whole wheat, barley, wheat berries,
quinoa, oats, brown rice).
3. 0f your plate with Protein power (fish, chicken, beans and nuts), limit red
meat and avoid processed meats such as bacon and sausage.
4. Mederation of healthy plant oils (vegetable oils such as olive, canola, soy, corn,
sunflower, peanut and other), avoid partially hydrogenated oils. Remember
that low-fat does not mean healthy.
5. Drink water, coffee or tea. Skip sugary drinks, limit milk and dairy products to
1-2 servings per day and limit juice to as small glass per day.
6. Stay active is also important in weight control.
The Healthy Eating Plate focus on diet quality and cultivate a healthy and active
lifestyle because taking good care of your body in early and middle years can have a
big impact on your health later in life.
Exercise regularly. Experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes each week
of moderate aerobic activity, or at least 75 minutes per week of strenuous
aerobic activity. Try to incorporate strength-training exercises (like lifting
weights or using weight resistance) at least twice each week for a well-rounded
workout.
Avoid smoking, and quit if you are currently a smoker. You can use smoking
cessation products like nicotine gum or patches, and you may find it helpful to
attend a support group or recruit the help of your friends or family.
Practice safe sex by always using condoms and engaging in monogamous,
exclusive relationships.
Practice self-reflection every day. Learn to control and take responsibility for
your thoughts, words, and actions.
Maintain hope and a positive attitude, even during stressful or tragic

situations.
Engage with nature. The natural world can be tremendously calming, and
many people find that being in nature gives them a sense of spiritual
happiness. Going for walks in the woods, contemplating the landscape
whenever you are outdoors. You can also bring nature to you by planting a
garden or growing flowering plants in your home or yard.
Cultivate Positive Self -Talk. For many of us, self-love is the greatest challenge
and blockage to happiness. Years of being told by family, educators and
especially the media that we are not good enough, not successful enough, not
attractive enough, not capable enough and so on has left many of us feeling
beaten down and unworthy. The truth is that no matter who you are and what
has happened in your life, YOU ARE WORTHY OF LOVE! Say it out loud to
yourself until you believe it.
Psychologists have long known that self-esteem is intrinsically connected to

happiness, but how does one build self-esteem? I believe that we build self-esteem
through practicing self-love and self-acceptance.
One of the simplest things you can do is to look in the mirror every morning and
say, I love you! For some, this may come easy, and for others, it may be extremely
challenging. I know that at first I tried and tried to do this and I would break down in
tears because I felt so unworthy. Eventually through practicing daily mantras of self-
love and self-acceptance, I was able to learn to love myself. And while the path to
unconditional self-love is a life-long journey and not a destination, today I feel
happier than I have ever felt. I hope that these happiness tips will help guide you on
your journey as much as they have helped me on mine.
Those were exactly what I did
And the work paid of
My life is much happier and more meaningful living in the moment.

I have discovered new talent and passions in writing and being more
compassionate.
I have learned how to connect with people and to become a better person
everyday.
I have learned that giving make me a happier person.
I have learned how to say No and stay away from toxic people.
I have learnt that its fine to fail and been constantly learning, not only for my
family and carrer, but also for myself.
And last but not least: I have learnt that money cant buy happiness and
always be gratitude and count my blessing.
My family members live happily now, my mum is very healthy and all the people
around her cannot believe that shes a cancer patient.
My health condition has improved, I also made new circles of friends and
accumulating lots of skills and knowledge from happy mindsets.
I learnt how to say no. I dont have to please everybody. I have the permission to say
no when I feel like it.
I knew if I want to lose weight, I need to learn about food and exercise.
I knew of I want to advance in my career; I need to gain new skills.
I love giving my time to meet new people; I love giving my knowledge and I love
giving a smile to strangers.
However, one thing really impressed me from all of these positive changes. I noticed
that I attracted all the good things, sometimes things happened just after my thought
or words. I was shocked and this is amazing. Everything is so perfect and wonderful.
I started to recognize my attributes in helping other individuals improving their lives.
I will never stop exercising the 13 Happy Thoughts from this eBook and teaching
others to do the same for their own good. All of these thoughts that I`ve shared with
you have helped me to improve my way of living with more happiness.
This incredible little secret that I just shared with you is going to change your life
entirely, so you need to understand and appreciate the power and possibilities that it
will bring to your life.
Now you have seen how using the happy thoughts I am about to pass on to you and
purposefully activating the law of attraction has changed my life and those of the
people around me.
I hope you have already started to realize and appreciate the power, potential and
possibilities of the gem of a gift I am handing you.
Are you ready to let 13 Happy Thoughts: Even When Everything Isnt Perfect Right
Now to transform your life too?
If so, turn over to the next page and start activating the happy thoughts for yourself..
Im waiting to receive your success stories! J
Do you want to change your happiness life with the help of this eBook?
For all those that are interested in boosting their happiness, please send me all of
your stories or testimonials to the following email address once you begin to exercise
these thoughts. Sharing of your stories will help my mission to help more people to
help themselves!
Cheryl@Cherylawal.com
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Did you enjoy 13 Happy Thoughts: Even When Everything Isnt Perfect Right Now?
Well, 13 Happy Thoughts: Even When Everything Isnt Perfect Right Now is just the
start.
If you have stay through the pages, I hope by now you will have better clarity to
define your life and learnt to understand your purpose and mission so that more
people in this world will be living their life better.
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Remember that ACTION is crucial to discover the best part about life. So dont just
use the happy thoughts everyday but Do Nothing else at all because NOTHINGs
likely to be happened its like a student whos looking forward to get the good
results but does not even bother to go to school and do his or her practices and
revisions before the exam. J
Every morning you have a new opportunity to become a happier version of yourself.
You may experience challenges along the way gaining the power of thoughts. It is
perfectly normal as you are giving yourself a chance to discover a brand new you and
welcome your new life! Well done and Congratulations!
It is my honour and pleasure to contribute to your life in a way that I hope will be
meaningful for you. I offer you my deepest gratitude for allowing me to connect with
you. I believe that learning should not stop here; we should continue to improve
ourselves and continue to learn and inspire one another to reach new heights in all
that we do!
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And most importantly,

v 13 Happy Thoughts: Even When Everything Isnt

9. Be The Hero of Your Own Story

10. Never Compare

11. Its Fine to Fail

12. Money Cant Buy Happiness

13. Find Ways to Manage Stress

v Highly Recommended Resources

Hi, my name is Cheryl Aw, founder of personal development website

Living in Singapore is just stressful for anyone in different ways!

As my job required me to travel overseas frenquently and my own mindset that

Everything seem to be in order as planned, but something BIG happened unexpected

(My mum was treated in her few chemotherapy sessions)

Gratitude is the memory of the heart

As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late.

doesn't know whom you are?'

He smiled as he patted my hand and said,

Happy Thoughts from Kind Souls

1. Live in the moment

2. Happiness is a state of mind

3. Find someone to love. Don't be materialistic. It works for me :)

5. Depression = Unsolved problem + loss of hope or little hope;

13. Adjusting the attitude to life is important.

22. Stay positive! Never give up!

23. Count your blessings and appreciate what you've got.

27. Live your life for other, not for yourself.

33. Contentment is the key to genuine spiritual happiness.

34. Practice gratitude

35. Think positive.

36. Dont dwell so much into negativities

37. Dont compare.

38. try to see thing more lightly and exercise.

42. I will happy with my family.

49. Smile .. Smile and smile naturally you will be happier :)

50. Think of now....Do for now and Live for now...

57. Hang out with confident, happy and funny people!

65. Get a stress ballsqueeze whenever stressed.

68. Just be happy.

74. Just be positive and get travel and be social.

76. Think positively, act positively

78. Do what you have always wished to do.

80. Have Someone To Share.....

a. Stay positive. Positive thinking will generate positive energy.

88. Learn to love yourself

89. Forgive others

93. Scream and run around like a mad kid

102. Watch some comedy to make yourself feel better

107. try to understand who you are...

109. Make someone happydo it from your heart

112. How to know which problem to resolve first?

114. Mindset, believe everything happens ought to be the best!

115. Secret to happiness

i) Post something here

You have a life to begin with

You have a family and a group of friends that care

You have things to keep you happy and 'de-stress'

You live in a developed country and not N-Korea

120. Look for the little joys in life

124. Eat healthy foods, keep fit and avoid stress.

129. Living in the moment is key

131. Look inner instead of outer

135. Keep up your good attitude!

136. Get rid of negativity.