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Others Create Your Happiness Not You

You believe happiness to be derived from the place in which once you have been happy, but in truth it is centered in ourselves.

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Others Create Your Happiness Not You
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In our world today we have negativity every where we turn. We turn on the news and there is barely anything positive being streamed, we wake up and dread the day, we don't want to go to class or practice, shall I go on? I know being in college can be tough and I am not saying you have to be happy and smiling all the time, but it could help to slap a smile on every once in a while. Being positive goes a long way. Not only does it make you feel better, you can also make someone else's day. Happiness does not derive from materialist objects and it sure does not come from the people around you. Look at happiness like this: you are happy with the friends you have because you surround yourself with those people, not because they are your sole purpose for happiness. You are not happy because of the new iPhone, simply buying things is not happiness. If you are happy based on what you can hold in your hand or buy, you should reevaluate why you are truly happy. Happiness is not a feeling it is a doing. Happiness comes when you change what YOU do!! Here are a few happy habits that can help you wake up a little more positive.

1. Giving- do things for others

2. Exercise.

3. Appreciate what you have.

4. Try new things.

5. Work towards a goal.

6. Resilience- bounce back after something negative.

7. Be apart of something bigger than yourself.

8. Wake up with happy thoughts.

9. Take away the toxic people.

10. Share happiness with others.

11. Believe happiness is a choice.

12. Change your perspective.

13. Laugh a little more.

14. Transform your outlook on life.

15. Don't make one negative person ruin your day.

16. Reinforce positivity.

17. Love yourself.

18. Accept what cannot be changed.

20. Shrug off when something does not go your way.

21. Don't let bad thoughts ruin your day or week.

22. Be nice to everyone.

23. Tell yourself compliments.

24. Be apart of something bigger than yourself.

Not everyday is going to be glamorous, but I hope this list helps you become more positive. We are all struggling so don't feel so bad. We all desire love, happiness, and unity. Its possible to have it all you just have to change your mindset.


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