Category Archives: Thoughts on Happiness
10. Commit to Integrity.
Happy people know that a central aspect of their happiness is being honest with themselves and with others. Unhappy people often do not make this firm commitment to integrity. They often do not tell the truth to themselves or to … Continue reading
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9. Commit to being in control of your thoughts, feelings and behavior.
Happy people do not spend a great deal of time feeling anxious, irritable or bitter. They do not blame themselves and/or others when bad things happen. They do not feel sorry for themselves and they do not spend a lot … Continue reading
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8. Commit to dialogue not debate.
Happy people tend to have dialogues rather than debates when they talk with others in their lives, whether at home or at work. They commit to listening more and talking less. Often, people need to feel heard before they are … Continue reading