…happy people are more optimistic…
We’ve all heard the phrase: “Don’t worry, be happy.” While it may initially sound trite, numerous medical and psychological studies prove that it’s sound advice to live by. These studies have found that that happiness causes great things to happen across a number of fronts: Happy people have higher incomes, more fulfilling marriages, healthier life styles, better relationships, superior work performance, are more involved with their communities, have better health and live longer lives. In addition, happy people are more optimistic, kind, have more energy and are less likely to have heart problems. As Dr. Karina Davidson, of the Columbia University Medical Center put it, “If you are not a naturally happy person, try acting like one.” Things like smiling, being nice to people and doing things to brighten their days can cause wonderful things to happen in your life. – Ross Reck
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Ross
If you could just get the federal and state governments to stop decimating the private economy I could be much happier!
Love to hear old addages like this one. However “Don’t Worry” sometimes implys there is no planning or any boundries. I know that I know myself! I need boundries and planning to make me feel secure and then be able to be happy. By planning to be happy means to me that surrounding myself with happy, secure people. I guess in a nutshell, knowing what makes you happy is very important to make this old addage work. Tks for letting me vent. J~
I like to think of it as “don’t sweat the small stuff, be happy…” So often we’re bogged down in the unimportant details. I try to focus on what I can change/impact.
And I agree.. even if I’m not feeling happy, I especially try to do something for someone else at work. Which is always appreciated and then their response makes me feel “happier”. And therein lies the question… when we do something for someone else are we really doing it for ourselves to make US feel happy. Both?
“Happy” Traiils!!!
J