....or is that in someone else's hands?
2007-09-22 03:52:16 · 17 answers · asked by Hello Dave 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yeah...we are in control of ourselves....People are not responsible for how we feel......If we are angry...happy or sad....it's our choice to feel that way...
Because emotions comes after we 've interpreted things we've seen...so brain first before emotions....!!!
In other words, emotion is the product of our brain's interpretation!!!
2007-09-22 04:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by The Sexytary 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes. Everything depends on the priorities and importance that you give to things in your life.
If you give much importance to 'friends' ' money' you are going to live a miserable life. Here are a few hints how you can live a happy life:-
- Love yourself
- Be happy with what you have, and have worked for.
- Appreciate what your love ones do for you.
- Don't try to live imitating others (if he has it I should have one as well) because you will never be happy.
- Thank God (or whoever you believe in) for what you are every day, because there are people who are more desperate that you are.
- Make charity and help other people in need (this is very important and if you try it you will get to know what i am talking about).
What stays in someone else's hands are two things:-
either make your life better or try to make your life as hell; but don't worry too much about this topic because you will know what to do once you are in it.
Good Luck
2007-09-22 11:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by ville009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that it is indeed in your own hands, especially if you are allowing people to drag you down, If you have people always telling you things to make you doubt your self worth, then maybe those people need to be removed from your life, some advice that maybe I could use in my own life as well...Having supportive friends who love you, respect you, and a family who is always there for you with gentle words, and sometimes even constructive criticism (although we all hate that) also helps, Unless they are always being negative just to belittle you-If they aren't willing to help you feel good about yourself, then there's always someone who will...You! You be happy that you are your own person, and smile for the things you've accomplished, and know that you are a wonderful person no matter what anyone else says, and you will start to feel better about yourself, and life...also...taking a nice quiet walk or a drive through the country relieves stress, or even sitting outside alone on a quiet night and just breathing in the fresh air...I find that so relaxing, and rejuvenating. :)
2007-09-22 11:22:45 · answer #3 · answered by all_day_thinkin' 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a free person, you have opinions, you are capable, do what makes you happy. Surround yourself with positive people, pamper yourself once in a while. Give yourself the pat on the back that you need once in a while. You can't find happiness if you don't know what it is. You spend your life chasing happiness and you won't know that it ran past you in the opposite direction!
2007-09-22 14:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
life is a series of plans choices and opportunities... the better you make your chose the more often you'll feel happy and the longer it will last.... so yes YOU are responsible for your own happiness. karma plays a role as well... so the more you do this withough seeking to do harm to others the better your chances will be.
2007-09-22 11:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by NO Labels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh your responsibile for your own happiness. But you are also responsible for other people's wellbeing, you cant be cruel to someone - thus making them unhappy and say 'Look take responsibility for your own happiness!'
2007-09-22 11:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by I Think I'm Growing Up! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe everyone can control much of there destiny, life is what "you" make it. Some things are out of our control such as the death of a loved one, but overall in the big picture of life I believe you are responsible for your happiness. Life is full of choices, we make them everyday. You can choose to be critical, grumpy etc..............Or you can make the choice of being positive and see what the world has to offer for your happiness and enjoyment.
2007-09-22 11:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by Ricky H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,you are .happiness can only be obtained if u allow yourself to be happy,is that not in someone else's hands.
2007-09-22 11:14:39 · answer #8 · answered by tthansoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your vision of the world that is responsible many times...
2007-09-22 12:31:25 · answer #9 · answered by Analyst 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because we all have responsibility for ourselves (or should have) and that includes our happiness.
2007-09-22 11:39:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋