Happy Suits You!
and it is so infectious...
As the Easter weekend festivities draw to a close, I’ve been taking some time to reflect on how much fun I’ve had and how happy people seem to have been. But I wonder why?! Maybe it was due to the fact it was a bank holiday or from the enjoyment of fun filled Easter egg hunts for both the kids and the BIG kids. Maybe it was due to the fact we had a fair few hours of sunny rays filling our mind, body and souls with some much needed Vitamin D or maybe some people are just naturally upbeat folk. I love those people, you know the ones, they radiate you, rather than drain you.
Happy people are a joy to be around. Forever smiling and seeing the funny side to life no matter what challenges they face day to day. Their upbeat personalities are infectious.
Have you noticed that happy people always have a 'glass half full' attitude and never seem to say a bad word about anyone or anything. Remarkable isn't it?
So what makes them so happy? Are they born happy or did they adapt certain routines and habits to become happier?
Here are a few reasons why some people are more happier than others, even when the going gets tough…
1. They manage their own expectations - in a way that they can deal with any eventuality even if it wasn't what they planned for and always with a little smile on their faces.
2. They don't set unrealistic goals in life - if anything they know what their limitations are and strive to achieve their best and be content with their achievements
3. They don't dwell on things - they concentrate on being present
4. They don't worry about stuff out of their control
5. They care about themselves and understand what makes them happy - this is key to happiness apparently
6. They enjoy the simple things in life - hooray to this !
7. They are patient and are really good listeners.
8. They always seem to have a plan and it's not a plan to fail
9. They don't take life too seriously - they have a good sense of humour
10. They live in the moment - yesterday is gone, tomorrow hasn't arrived and today is where they feel most present
The main reason happy people have a positive outlook on on life is mainly due to the idea that life’s simply too short, as in life’s too short to let things get you down, to take things for granted or to pursue absolute and unrealistic perfection.
In a nut shell, for some happy folk, employing these characteristics is a second nature. They seem to do it without realising it. However, for others, a conscious effort must be put in place every now and again to enjoy those happy vibes. If there is anything I've learnt from being around happy people is they have good self-awareness, which is key to a having a happy attitude.
Well I've learnt lots from reading and researching about why some people are happier than others and I'll be sure to try and adopt some of the above behavioural habits!
What makes you happy? Please don’t be shy and leave me a comment, let me know what’s made you smile this Easter. For me, running, writing, sunshine and being by the coast with my ridgebacks makes me super happy!
Here are a few books that I highly recommend, if you’re in need of some happy vibes…
Until the next time
Take care & stay safe
Tanya xx