Happiness Is A Habit

25 Habits of Chronically Happy People

Dr. Kris Heap

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“Happiness is a habit – cultivate it.”- Elbert Hubbard

Happy people will tell you that they…

#1 - Serve Others

Serve Others

#2 - Seek Learning

Seek Learning

#3 - Don’t Hold Grudges

Don’t Hold Grudges

Don’t Hold Grudges

Don’t Hold Grudges

#4 - Treat Everyone with Kindness

Treat Everyone with Kindness

#5 - See Problems As Opportunities

See Problems as Opportunities

“When written in Chinese the word crisis is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity”

- John F. Kennedy

See Problems as Opportunities

#6 - Express Gratitude

Express Gratitude

Action item:The next time you feel like things aren’t working out for you, take out a sheet of paper and list everything you have to be thankful for.

You will find your worries disappearing quickly.

#7 - Dream Big

Dream Big

Dream Big

Dream Big

Dream Big

#8 – Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

“If the problem can be solved, why worry? If the problem cannot be solved, worrying will do you no good.”

- Santideva

#9 - Speak Well of Others

Speak Well of Others

Speak Well of Others

#10 - Never Make Excuses

Never Make Excuses

“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.”

- Benjamin Franklin

#11 - Get Absorbed In the Present

Get Absorbed In the Present

Get Absorbed In the Present

#12 - Wake Up At the Same Time

Wake Up At the Same Time

Wake Up At the Same Time

#13 - Avoid Social Comparisons

Avoid Social Comparisons

“When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.”

- Lao Tzu

Avoid Social Comparisons

#14 - Choose Friends Wisely

Choose Friends Wisely

Who are your 5 closest friends?

What are they like?

Choose Friends Wisely

#15 - Never Seek Approval from Others

Never Seek Approval from Others

“A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.”

- Vernon Howard

#16 - Take Time to Listen

Take Time to Listen

“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.”

– Doug Larson

Take Time to Listen

#17 - Nurture Social Relationships

Nurture Social Relationships

“When I went looking for a friend, there were none to be found.

But when I went out to be a friend, I found them all around.”

#18 - Meditate or Pray

Meditate or Pray

#19 - Eat Well

Eat Well

Examples of mood-boosting foods: Honey, almonds, walnuts, tomatoes, avocado, eggs, bananas, whole-grain bread, cheese, spinach, and dark chocolate.

#20 - Exercise

Exercise

“Leave time each day for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.”

- Thomas Jefferson

Exercise

#21 - Live Minimally

Live Minimally

Live Minimally

#22 - Tell the Truth

Tell the Truth

#23 - Accept What Cannot Be Changed

Accept What Cannot Be Changed

Accept What Cannot Be Changed

#24 - Have Passionate Hobbies

Have Passionate Hobbies

#25 - Don’t Dwell On Their Mistakes

Don’t Dwell On Their Mistakes

Happiness is a choice!

Enjoy the journey!

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