Please serious answers only. I'm doing a research paper.
2007-05-12 20:12:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Paying attention to what actually feels good as opposed to something that makes me forget myself or go "numb."
When I eat right, my digestion is good, I have more energy, I feel better.
When I do something kind for others, I have a genuine sense of well being, something that doesn't go away.
If I have a couple of beers, I don't feel better, I feel less. When I think back on the experience, I can't reclaim the "good" feeling. It has consequences (bloating, headache, inability to drive, behaving foolishly) that aren't pleasant to think back on.
When I listen to the wise person who lives in my head, take a second to take care of myself and others, my life is better in the moment and in retrospect. Do that long enough it becomes a habit, and you become a good person.
2007-05-12 20:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by Epistomolus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have found it is the only path to happiness, but we all interpret "good person" to mean something slightly different if not dramatically. I would have to say reading about history, paying attention to many current events, and things I have done wrong in the past, constitute the main basis for my motivation, but when I start writing about it, there seems to be many reasons, so if you want more contact me. Good luck!
2007-05-13 07:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by 123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Following the examples left by my blessed parents... and to be a good example for my sweet children. Karma also factors in, as well as the wonderful feeling I get just doing something good for another person.
2007-05-13 03:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by Eudora 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah being nasty means people are really nasty back and it is so draining because we need people to be supportive of us. And usually they have a massive support network who will also be nasty to me, so i am totally outnumbered and not equipped to handle the abuse.
Debating too much - even if i'm right - leads to depression ultimately because it becomes hard to get along with people.
2007-05-13 03:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by Compliments 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised that way and feel it is what I am supposed to do. Treat others like you would like to be treated. How ever, nice guys finish last and people walk all over you if let them.
2007-05-13 03:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laziness, really: It takes too much energy to be mean and nasty all the time. It's easier to be nice. Sorry that's not very profound.
2007-05-13 03:18:22 · answer #6 · answered by Alice K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Karma.
2007-05-13 03:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wanting to be treated fairly.
2007-05-13 03:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by Dani 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It tends to keep me outa jail.
2007-05-14 01:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by LELAND 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you!
2007-05-13 03:21:24 · answer #10 · answered by robotomisation 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋