Can you remember your childhood days?
During those times, nothing yet seemed complicated – all we had to
think about were crayons, cookies, or Santa Claus. We didn’t care
about the things we didn’t know because we were just too oblivious
of the things that might bother us.
But
as we grow older, we get anxious with the things that surround us –
life and death, loving and parting, success and failure, to name a
few. We find that almost every day, we are obliged to be concerned
about people or events.
Nevertheless,
always keep this in mind: Don’t take things as if they are
responsible for the way you feel. Events or situations do not trouble
you. How you look at them does.
If
you miss those carefree days, you just have to look back at how you
used to view things then, and you will know what to do now. Here’s
a guide to making sure you won’t lose your way:
Cherish
the simple things: Trust in the power of a smile or laughter, a kiss
or a hug. Believe in kindness, honesty, dreams, and imagination.
Living positively is the first step to becoming happy.
Loosen
up. Laugh at your mistakes. You might remember the time when you were
delivering your speech and your mind went completely blank right in
the middle of delivering it. It’s embarrassing. But most likely,
your audience will forget about it in a day or two. We all mess up
occasionally. The good thing is that people tend to forget such
situations.
Surround
yourself with what you love. Get a pet. Retain film moments as
keepsakes. Keep away from those that drag you down. If that
high-paying job makes you sulk at the thought of having to go to
work, find a job you like first before quitting. If some people force
you to comply even if you think of doing otherwise, stay away from
their company.
Don’t
put off. Go on that trip. Take your Master’s. You’ll never know
the extent of your life. Do something, while you can.
Don’t
push yourself too hard trying to please everyone. You just can’t.
And it never seems to be worth it anyway. When you want to make
somebody’s day, start with your loved ones.
Keep
fit. Be that attractive person you always picture yourself to be.
Cherish your health. It’s the best way of showing you are putting
your best face forward.
Do
not assume. Don’t fret about forgetting your speech before you
actually do it. Don’t worry about not getting the job you want
because you might mess up at the interview. It’s good to expect the
worst, but don’t end up expecting only the worst.
Alter
your way of thinking. When you’re being ridiculed, criticized about
your family background, or condemned for past mistakes, put on deaf
ears. Don’t believe everything you hear. You know yourself better
than everybody else does. Never wallow in self-pity.
Remember:
Don’t get upset over things just because it’s how most people
would react when faced with the same situation. When you find
yourself being negative – angry, down, jealous, etc. – you also
unknowingly drain your energy and enthusiasm. You just have to try
keeping these negative feelings in the low, because giving in to
these emotions would sometimes make you unreasonable, and you might
end up making bad decisions.
Happiness
is always in your grasp. You can attain it, as long as your know-how.