How to Coach Yourself and Others Happiness Is No Accident | Page 57

We choose the thirty second sound bite over the deeper insight contained in the longer article.
We choose another’s suggestions rather than making the effort to find our own solutions.
We choose the comfort of conformity over the bravery of authenticity.
At times we try to lessen our pain and emptiness... By;
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drinking
taking drugs
keeping busy
shopping
or otherwise distracting ourselves, we are taking the emotional equivalent of a painkiller.

That is not to say that painkillers do not have their place. Everything has a place in the world. But
their place is not to create health.
Authentic happiness can never be bought, given or copied. It can only be chosen.

Choose To Be Happy And You Will Be
The responsibility for being happy is up to you because no one or nothing
else can be accountable for your actions. Being responsible for your attitude towards yourself and
the world is the main ingredient for being happy.
Almost everyone has heard the hit single ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ by Bobby McFerrin. The song
has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby McFerrin’s
simple message surely made an impression on a lot of people by telling them not to worry.
Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being
happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is linked to top causes of death such as
heart disease, cancer and stroke.
One of the better things ever said is - ‘The only thing in life that will always remain the same is
change’, and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want to. Even if
we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in the knowledge that it too
would change.
Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are
different, accept people for whom or what they are, avoid clashes, constant arguments, and let go
of all kinds of resentments. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and make an effort to
understand the situation and you might just get along with people better.
Happiness is actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and
also healthier.
To be happy is relatively easy; just decide to be a happy person. Abraham
Lincoln observed that most people for most of the time can choose how happy or stressed, how
relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their outlook to be. The choice is simple really, choose to be
happy.

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