One source says there are three keys to being happy. The first one on the list is to “have a healthy outlet.” I second this advice. When I was growing up in an alcoholic household, I funneled all my emotions into poetry. It helped. Now, my poetry helps other people who are in the same situation I was. (And added benefit.)

The second piece of advice is to not “take yourself too seriously.” Things happen, you have to be able to laugh about it. Third piece of advice? “Share the love.” Life is better with supportive friends and family to share it with! In my opinion, if people aren’t supportive, you need to move on. If there are people who revel in your mistakes or misery, get away from them. But if they love you and worry about you and pray for you? Hang on to them! Take time to grow those relationships because it makes for a happy and healthy life.

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Three Steps to Happiness

Though the book isn’t required to enjoy, and, participate in the series, it comes highly recommended.

The first lesson, From Happy to Happier helps you explore what makes you happy, and, I’m glad to see they included something I constantly need reminding of, that “happiness is not a place or a destination, it’s a continuum”.

I just discovered this, so, I’m going to have to think on today’s lesson for a while, but, be sure to check out the other authors and bloggers participating:

Gretchen Rubin (Happiness Project)
Penelope Trunk (The Brazen Careerist)
Jed Diamond (MenAlive)
“Dating Goddess” (The Dating Goddess)
Rhea Becker (Boomer Chronicles)
Nicolette Beard (Man-o-Pause)
Jackie Silver (AgingBackwards)

What makes you happy?

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Life Two Presents “How to Be Happy”