So following on from my last post which spoke about success in the Twisted Guide To Success, I decided to write a piece on happiness. Now I know what you thinking and without saying it, it’s been quiet a discussion lately out there in the virtual world, so I thought I’d share some things about happiness and maybe it works for you, maybe it doesn’t but I think it’s relevant so have a read.

You’ve probably been wondering why is that person happy or why are they never brought down by problems. Well firstly I believe happiness is a conscious choice we make. Aside from that there are other aspects which can lead to a happier life if we want a more subtle transition instead of just choosing. We can live a happier life too and I thought i’d touch on a few points which are relevant to my life and perhaps you’ll find some value in this for yours.

We live in a world where everything is available to us really quickly through the powers of networking and the internet. With that comes a lot of negativity in the form of news. It’s everywhere, and while it’s good to know what’s going on, it’s bad to be consumed by every bit of news. You’ll find that happier people know what is happening around by finding out what they need to know by themselves instead of taking up all their time and energy glued to the news. Think of all that time that could be used for more constructive activities and creating positivity in your life.

If you’re wrong in life which we all are or if you fail somewhere, it’s always good to admit your mistakes. Admitting your mistakes allows you to acknowledge what’s happened, deal with it and move on. If you never admit your mistakes or acknowledge your failures, you’re lying to yourself and it’ll hinder you not only moving forward but being also being happy as it’ll constantly hold you back.

We all have busy lives and we’re so busy working and socialising and doing other things we hardly find time for anything. It’s very important to make time not only for yourself but also to share things with others, help other people out if you can and give back. Not only is this gratifying but it teaches us more about ourselves and you never know when you one-day need help and will know how it feels to be in that situation. When you give selflessly you receive not only in double measures but also in joy and happiness.

Opportunities and things always prevail themselves to us, sometimes when we least expect it. We must always try and be ready for this and be prepared to live in the moment and take them and grab them. The same goes with goals and with what we want. Don’t waste precious hours of the day or precious moments focussing on negative things or not doing anything. Instead use those times to do something good or positive and you’ll see the difference soon. Know why you’re doing certain things and know how it fits into your life. Live in that moment and you’ll open up a world of possibilities which you can then choose to live in.

With all of the above I’ve mentioned, possibly the most important point here is decisions. As I said earlier happiness is a choice. By this I mean it is a state of mind. The mind is a very powerful tool. If you’re being positive and creating that energy but also being aware of your surroundings, taking the time out to know yourself and learn more everyday, giving back, with all of this you’re changing your mindset and living not only a more fulfilling life but also a happier one. We all have downs in life but it’s how you handle it and how you choose to handle it. This is why we’ve got to choose to be happy and allow our minds to think differently. This will not only make a difference in your life but in the lives of others around you.

We can’t expect things to change overnight but hopefully this will allow you some insight into your own life and how you can change and get rid of the dead wood in your life, whether it be emotions, friends, characteristics or even lifestyles. Using this hopefully you can ignite something inside that will lead to your choice to be happy as well as loving a happier life in the long term.