Building More Happiness in Your Life
February 26, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under personal development
Happiness takes work. Yeah, it doesn’t seem like it should. Bliss is just supposed to be, not a goal you arrive at. It requires effort, diligence, and sometimes a little selfishness.
As you know we’ve embarked on a Happiness Project here at blackgirlgrown with the help of Gretchen Rubin, author of the New York Times Bestseller The Happiness Project. February’s focus was to give love. We agree wholeheartedly, but think sometimes you have to give love to yourself and focus on you.
A few tips:
Follow your spirit; let it be your guide.
Say yes to every opportunity to learn, grow and meet new people.
Be grateful for what you have.
Improve Yourself. Decide for yourself if there are aspects of your life or your personality that you would like to change and do it. You are your best evaluator. You don’t need to listen to those people who tell you that you are single because you are too “picky”, too fat, or too old to meet someone else.
Ignore the toxic people in your life. It is easy to recognize them. Their negative words of fear and discouragement sap your energy.
Invest in yourself. Save some money and get a professional massage. Get a manicure and pedicure …. anything that nurtures your body and lifts your spirit.
Get Involved. Look in your local newspaper for opportunities to join a service club or volunteer with an organization. Look in your church newsletter for church related activities if that makes you happy. Check the continuing education program at your local community college to see if there is a class that you would like to attend.
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