I stumbled across this amazing HuffPo article titled, "How to Get Flat Abs, Have Amazing Sex and Rule the World in 8 Easy Steps." Clearly I decided to read it, who wouldn't?
The message: stop chasing the idea of "I will be happy when..." and just start being happy...now.
Author, Kate Bartolotta makes some great points. We are constantly trying to improve ourselves, which may not be a bad thing, but it can be if we base our happiness on achieving the next thing. So what are her 8 tips to rule the world?
- Stop believing your bullshit. - well stated I must add. All that stuff you tell yourself about how you are a commitment phobe or a coward or lazy or not creative or unlucky? Stop it. It's bullshit, and deep down you know it.
- Be Happy Now. Not because The Secret says so. Not because of some shiny happy Oprah crap. But because we can choose to appreciate what is in our lives instead of being angry or regretful about what we lack.
- Look at the stars. It won't give you flat abs, or better sex or even help you figure out your relationship and what you want to do with your life. But it's important. It helps you remember that you and your problems are both infinitesimally small and conversely, that you are a piece of an amazing and vast universe.
- Let people in.
- Stop with the crazy making. Stop inventing problems in your head.
- Learn to apologize.
- Practice gratitude.
- Be kind.
So simple. So wise. And so attainable.
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Awesomeee article :-). Just loved it. We get caught by so much responsibilities stress that we tend forget how to smile & be happy. I think we should learn to find happiness even from small things in our life.
October 16, 2013 - 10:54amThis Comment
So glad you loved it, Bettycooper121!
We all need a little reminder sometimes to be happy and grateful right this minute.
What are some things that you are happy about now?
#spreadsmiles :)
October 16, 2013 - 2:05pmThis Comment
Love this share Shana!
I think this is so important for everyone to start doing! Sometimes we get so engulfed in how others look/act/portray themselves and we become envious. When in reality we need to start looking at how amazing our own lives are!
September 25, 2013 - 9:19amThis Comment
Great share, Shana!
I love the message: start being happy now! We all get caught up in daily nonsense and obsess over the little things. If everyone just took a step back and enjoyed life for what it is, I think we would be a lot happier.
September 24, 2013 - 2:15pmThis Comment