When I'm Happy I............

I was thinking today about what makes me happy.

Have a quick go at this...

What makes you Sad??
What makes you Happy??

Many people find it really easy to moan about all the things that make them sad.  If you find that you are able to more quickly think of stuff that makes you unhappy, compared to stuff that makes you happy, it's worth taking some time to think why this might be the case?

There are a couple of mind processes at play here.  The first (and often quoted) reason is that "there are just loads of things that aren't going right for me at the moment!"  The second (and more reasoned answer) is that people tend to get more of what they focus on.  If you are focused on bad stuff, then you will get more bad stuff.  Good news though - if you do the opposite - guess what!

Are you a person who focuses on "Haves" or "Have Nots"?

How about trying for a week to feel gratitude for all of the things you can be grateful for.  When you wake up, when you are driving to work, when you are eating your lunch or even right after you have had a disagreement with someone.  I think you'll be amazed at how your perspective of life will change, and more importantly how many more "Happy"  experiences and feelings you will begin to attract.

The reason I wrote this is because I was feeling unhappy, and in just a few paragraphs - I'm feeling better.

One more thing - I read a great line today.  "It's not what you know, it's what you DO!"  A wise person, whom I have deep respect for, reminded me recently that theory is one thing, and putting it into practice is a whole different ball game.  How true.

Have a great weekend

Rich