The pursuit of happiness is one of the basic elements of human existence. We all want to be happy. How many books have you seen on the pursuit of happiness? Authors like Aurthur C Brookes and Martin Seligman are two well-known authors in the subject. We may ask the question, why are so many people unhappy? Let’s take a view that people may not be happy because they are missing one of the six keys to happiness.
The most important key to your personal happiness is determining that you will be happy. For many people, their personal happiness is not a priority in their life. Too often, we put the happiness of others before our own. While this may please our children, spouse, or boss, this is not the path to happiness. This doesn't mean you should make yourself happy at the expense of others, but you must remember that the reverse should also not be true; your happiness should not be sacrificed to make others happy.
Once you have determined to make your pursuit of happiness a priority you need to determine what it is that makes you happy. Spend some time reviewing the happy times in your life. Think about memories that make you smile or activities that make you joyful. Can you find a common element or theme? Then that is another one of the keys to finding happiness for you.
Now that you have identified what makes you happy you need to engage in that activity. Perhaps you need a creative outlet? Join a book club or a pottery group, take an art class, or learn an instrument. Do you need physical activity? Then find a way to get back into a sport you love or start a new one. All that is necessary is that you find a way to reconnect with this key element.
For most of us, we also require special people in our lives to be happy. Perhaps you have lost touch with someone important and can reach out to them? Or perhaps it is simply a time to plan some special time with family. It is important to our own pursuit of happiness to stay connected with those we love.
Another essential to finding true happiness is to give of ourselves as well. Helping others in both small and large ways can help make you happier and more content. You might even be able to find a way to combine giving and engaging in an activity that makes you happy.
Finally, make a list of all the aspects of your life that do make you happy. So many of us get down because we dwell on the negative, but I can guarantee there is something about your life that makes you happy. Make a list of these items so you can have a quick mood enhancer when you feel down.
The pursuit of happiness does not have to be challenging or hard work. Finding happiness can be within reach if we consciously make these choices and take action.
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