As people, we pursue being happy. You see advertising that shows happy faces and we think that if we buy that thing we will be happy. But if that was the secret to being happy, after we buy it, wouldn't we STAY happy?
So, in your opinion, how do you achieve happiness?
2006-12-07 00:11:36 · 20 answers · asked by Searcher 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I am happy because everyday I wake up I know that I am going to spend the day doing what I love! If its going to work, I make sure I love my job! If it is my day off, I know I get to spend time with my kids! If it is laundry day, well I just may have to go shopping!lol I guess that at one point I just made a choice to exclude things that didn't make me happy. Be it a friend who is always drama, an family member who thinks you are anything but great!, or a spouse who is like an anchor sinking you to the bottom of the sea, sucking all of the life out of you, draining all of you energy, leaving you lifeless.... oh sorry. Maybe you have to see it the other way to really appericate how happy you are! Hope you wake up every day and think wow I am glad that I.....
2006-12-07 00:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by anoldwomanlivinginashoe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Almost 10 years ago I wrote something about happiness and I'm giving you a few line of what I wrote and hope this will help you.
Happiness is all around us, but there is something were supposed to do to be happy, find the right partner or have the right set of belief about yourself. Happiness is an attitude, not a condition.
2006-12-07 08:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by linda c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pursuit of happiness is what actually makes us happy. The drive to survive and the desire to be comfortable are what make us happy. When a person achieves all of their goals, buys all the possesions they wanted, and have nothing left to strive for they tend to be unhappy. the secret then to being happy is to constantatly acheive and then set new goals. This way you are always trying to reach for something and will allways be happy.
2006-12-07 08:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by Sean C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To appreciate all the things that you have.
To have a nice cup of coffee with your lovely hubby
To be grateful that you have overcome all these challenges
To love and being loved
Exercise and keep fit
To play with little ones
Crack a joke with your colleagues and friends and tease them
In other words, you happy by being happy
2006-12-07 08:21:33 · answer #4 · answered by Paladin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to realize that you are responsible for your own happiness. It doesn't come from others. Pursue those things which make you happy and don't worry about what others think.
The people in those ads are happy because they're being paid to look happy!
2006-12-07 08:17:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the mirror and like what you see. Find a job that you love, you will never work a day in your life. Dont want for more than you need. Be happy where you at this point in your life. It could always be worse.
2006-12-07 08:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If money made you happy, there'd be a store for it on every corner. It doesn't. The only thing that makes a woman happy is to not date. All men are crazy.
2006-12-07 08:13:05 · answer #7 · answered by Neophyte 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmm my opinion, to know that i changed the world for the better, and that i live as noble life as i can, I think it is impossible to be happy unless you are helping the world to become a better place all others are just being content.
2006-12-07 08:52:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its simple. Being Satisfied with yourself. The poorest people are often the happiest because they are satisfied with themselves and their lives.
I was in the poorest part of South Africa and I have never seen so many happy people, it was really amazing.
2006-12-07 08:19:55 · answer #9 · answered by areyoustupid3214 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be content with every situation you are in. Good or bad, except the moment for what it is and realize your feelings. And really enjoy the fact you are alive and experiencing this fascinating world.
2006-12-07 08:22:33 · answer #10 · answered by djklamz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋