What makes you HAPPY?? (and I don't mean people)...?

Question

..besides loved ones, what "things" in your life (activities, relaxations,etc) brings you happiness?
I need some good positive inspirations for 2007 (hehe)

Answer 1

I was going to say some smokin' hottie in an elf costume but you said NO PEOPLE so....

Answer 2

Besides my family and friends my hobbies make me very happy. They are
1. Reading. Books are a great escape & stress relief from the real world so is a good movie.
2. Writing. I write short stories and poems when I'm the mood strikes and I've been working on what is shaping up to be a sort of novel. Also journaling is another form of writing that can keep you happy and balanced.
3. Volunteer work. Doing something to help others really is a gift to yourself. You feel so good when you volunteer your time and help some one. If you haven't tried it. I strongly recommend it. There is no high like it.
4. I try things I've never done. Every now and then I like to make a list of things I want to do or try in lIfe and then I try to accomplish at least one of those things. A new experience is a rush, and it's a chance to discover something or meet someone that could bring you more joy.

Here's another suggestion.
1. Make life count. Get out and enjoy nature. Don't pass up chances to travel. Even if it just to the next city. No time or money fro travel? Ttake a journey through pictures in a book or your imagination. Whatever it takes
2. Open your heart and mind to accepting new ideas, things and different people.
3. Embrace your mistakes. Once you can move past the pain, hurt or anger, understanding will set in. Then you'll be able to make better choices that will bring more good energy you way.
4. Explore your spiritual side. There is great joy and happiness, not to mention a awesome feeling of well being, in believing in something bigger then you. A higher power. Believing in something keeps you positive. It adds to your purpose and if you have purpose in life you carry happiness within you. You can also always count on something coming a long that will put a smile on your face and make you happier.
5. Exercise your forgiveness muscle. Sometimes we consciously or unconsciously hold onto things that have upset us for years. Letting those grudges go makes it so much easier for us to accept happiness when it comes.
Things like patience , forgiving, and loving people past their differences become easier as you grow spirtually. I hope this helps. Good luck. Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.

Answer 3

Im a girl on my dad's account by the way..My Thing Is Soccer. Makes me Feel Really Good.and chocolate

Answer 4

a nice warm bubble bath, or a cup of good coffee while reading the paper in silence.

Have 3 kids so i haven't done either in a very long time

Answer 5

Decorating the Christmas tree while listening to 1940's Christmas music is always fun...for me, anyway. I always find it relaxing and it puts me in a Christmassy mood.

Answer 6

Attending College for the first time and finally getting out there to pursue my life's career

Answer 7

I love snuggling on the couch w/ my dog and a fuzzy blanket and watching cheesy Lifetime movies (or cheesy childhood movies).

I also love laying in a hammock and reading.

Answer 8

I have things that bring me joy, like my computer (with internet; without it this thing would be crap to me), and TV and all my games. The things I buy bring me more happiness than people. Isn't that sad?

Answer 9

As the late Frank Zappa once said:

Titties and Beer!

Answer 10

I like to splurge and go get my nails and toes done! I pour a glass of wine and go sit there and relax while they pamper me its so nice and I always feel much happier afterwards! ♥

Answer 11

Watching a very stupid movie... The First Wives Club, always put a smile on my face!