Don’t worry.. Be Happy!!!

Do you think living a good life and happiness are interrelated and interdependent? I think they are. If you want to lead a good life, you need to have happiness, and if you want to be happy, you need to have a good life. Nevertheless, leading a good life is not the right of the wealthy only.

In fact, you will be surprised to know that living a good life has nothing much to do with money.

Of course, money is important. If not to live a lavish life, at least to acquire the necessities of life, like food, water, shelter, clothes, means of enjoyment, education, etc. Some studies even show a saturation point to the happiness that comes from money. Beyond a certain level, no matter how much more money you earn or spend your happiness level does not increase in that proportion. Money is definitely not the sole criteria of happiness and a good life.

Even if you have all the money in the world, you will still suffer and not be happy.

This makes it obvious that there are more ways to lead a good life, which can bring real happiness into your life. Let me ask you a few questions. Are you happy with the life you are living? Do you know how to lead a good life that would bring you happiness? I think people try to find answers to these questions in their own ways. That is because everyone wants to make their lives better, isn’t it?

Life is good for those who believe it is and there is a lot you can do to make it a happy one too. If you want to live a life that is good, you can. However, if you think you cannot be happy or do not deserve happiness in your life, then you end up being unhappy. Therefore, your happiness in life depends on your state of mind and the nature of your thoughts.

If you have them in order and control, you can lead a good life. Not to forget – you can find happiness in small ways and small things too, once you start living a more good and meaningful life.

So, what does a Happy Life comprise?

Living a good life could mean different things to different people. Simply speaking, it means a life that brings you happiness and peace in life. Leading a good and happy long life means the good relationships you nurture and the compassionate actions you perform.

It also includes the good deeds you do, goals you try to achieve, legacy you leave behind, and so much more. Leading a good life is about valuing time, which is the greatest element of life. Every moment counts, and if you try to be happy in each passing moment, you actually make your life good.

Most people get busy in their lives and tend to forget the little moments to lead a good life, which have the power to make your life magical. For some people, living a good and happier life would seem like you need to live your big dreams that require you to need put in a lot time and effort. However, living a good life is not about money and not about the big things. Nor does it require you to sweat it out all the time.

It is about the easy, small, and manageable things and ways, which are within the reach of every person in this world.

One wonderful quote I remember, “There is a good life. The good news is that you can live that Good life. The good life is the happy life. To live this good life, be happy. A truly happy man is a good man.!”

It is not difficult to live a fulfilling life, provided you are ready to change yourself and your mindset.

People in general, always want more, which is okay if it is within reasonable limits. Suppose you have a decent house, but you might want a bungalow after a while, and once you get that, then you would want a luxurious villa! Ha-ha!!

Your desires and demands go on increasing. You are never content with what you have, and that perhaps is human nature.

As a result, to achieve all this, people are urged to work harder and earn more money. This results in leading busy and stressful lives.

People don’t have time to do things that really matter. They do not have time for themselves – to do things they like to do, or to be with and enjoy nature.

Nor do have time to spend with their family or friends. Actually, you need very little to lead a good and happy life. If you look around yourself, you already have enough, like consumer goods, money, or other such things. Yet you want more because the desire to have more does not end, isn’t it? However, you need to decide what is more precious to you in life to be happy.

Is it the materialistic things or living a good life?

Long-lasting happiness goes with what has a permanence nature, something that is not perishable and that whose resource is within you. To reconnect with the good life, you need to stop working too hard and slow down your pace. Instead, start filling up your work time with a little bit of leisure or “me” time. (Good reminder for me too!)

Living the good life is all about finding the real you. It is about going after your dreams, and conquering your fears and replacing it with happiness.

Slow Down Your Pace

Are you always in a rush? If you are, then you need to slow down your pace to appreciate the moments of life. You need to know that there is a difference between working hard and working smart, between getting things done, and getting them done effectively.Remember, work done in haste and urgency will reduce your accuracy, awareness, and happiness. You need to know how to be stay focused and do what is required.Take a break to live your life – you deserve it.

Learn to Forgive and Forget

I know this is a tough thing to do for most people, but it is the only way to overcome your pain and lead a good life ahead. Forgive those who hurt you. Face and accept the pain and hurt, but then need to let them go. This is a big way you heal yourself. Once you do that, you will

See wonderful things entering your life.

Help Others

Never forget to help others as that bring you happiness and satisfaction in life. It could be your family or friends. Remember, what goes around comes around. That is Karma. Care for the sick and injured, and do volunteer work. Make a difference to someone’s life – that would be a life worth living.

Always try to help and do more for others than what you would do for yourself. Put them ahead of you. Small things like opening a door for someone, giving your seat to an elder, or wishing someone matters.

Remain Positive

Life has its down moments, but you need to overcome the negativity and remain positive. Don’t worry about things that you cannot control.

Enjoy Life’s Moments

Take out time to appreciate the simple pleasures of life. All the good things in life are free – so, enjoy and value them.

Be mindful of your surroundings. Appreciate simple things like the sunrise and sunset, the lakeside view, spending time in nature, raindrops falling, or anything that life puts forth you. Not to mention the warmth of a hug or touch, a smile, a kiss, and just anything you are grateful for being in your life.

Right NOW is the only moment that is guaranteed to you – this is your life, don’t miss living it!

Never Stop Learning

Gather all the information you can to be happy in your life, learn to love without conditions, and never stop leaning empirically. It could be through reading books, magazines, online sites and blogs, or just about anything, that increases your knowledge.

Take risks, take chances, because that is how you will know you have lived a life the way you wanted, and that life would be so worth it. Try something new often because following a routine becomes boring at times. Life becomes interesting when you have something new to do and think about. It could be a new big activity or a small one like talking to a new friend. Anything that helps you learn something new is good. So, go ahead and try it out .

Love Some More

Love, love, love, and when you are feel you have nothing left – go ahead and love some more! You never lose anything by loving others. Love your family and spend time with them because they are the people who really matter. Just go ahead and do it! A life unloved isn't worth it. Love the life you live because you live just once!

Learn To Give

There is great joy in giving. The more you give, the more you receive. Even if you don’t get back anything in return, at least you know you have done a good deed. It could be through charity, donation, or just by helping people by your services towards them. Just go ahead and start spreading joy by giving.

Just Be Yourself

You are you and no one else, so don’t try to copy someone to please others. You don’t have to do that, nor will you be able to do it for long.

Just be who you are and people will love you for that, and you too will get to know your real friends from the fake ones this way. Pave your path and follow your heart. Believe in yourself and your abilities – sky is the limit for you. Listening to others is alright, but you need to eventually do what you believe in and whatever your vision is.

I would simply say that living a good and happy life is being happy with all that you have.

Yes, pursue your dreams, don’t stop doing that, but keep enjoying the moments in life.

Remember, it is YOUR life – so make it a good one!