Being happy is a choice you make every day, independent of the challenges and losses life throws you. Why?
Happiness and optimism are proven by researchers to boost heart health and longevity. Alternately, an unhappy, pessimistic outlook can lead to death before age 65. (See studies summarized by America’s Wellness Expert, Dr. Joseph Mercola.)
I encourage unhappy pessimists to replace unhealthy attitudes and actions with 10 Happy, Sexy Love Habits Of Happy People.
Self-acceptance appears to be one of the most important factors that can produce a more consistent sense of happiness. In a survey of 5,000 people by the charity Action for Happiness, people were asked to rate themselves between 1 and 10 on 10 habits that are scientifically linked to happiness.
While all 10 habits were strongly linked to overall life satisfaction, acceptance was the strongest predictor. In all, the survey resulted in the following 10 Keys to Happier Living, which together spell out the acronym GREAT DREAM:
G iving: do things for others
R elating: connect with people
E xercising: take care of your body
A ppreciating: notice the world around you
T rying out: keep learning new things
D irection: have goals to look forward to
R esilience: find ways to bounce back
E motion: take a positive approach
A cceptance: be comfortable with who you are
M eaning: be part of something bigger
What steps will you take today and every day to choose happiness and make your GREAT DREAM come true?
Get all the happy, sexy love you desire,
Hadley Finch