Written by Millionaire’s Digest Staff Member: Nina Medina
Founder & Owner of: The Happy Life 101
Millionaire’s Digest Staff Team, Author, Successful Living Writer
“There were two ways to be happy: Improve your reality or lower your expectations.” – Jodi Picoult
Many people are so unhappy because their perception of Happiness is that it is something big. It is so big that they need to really work hard for it in order to achieve it. For instance, they believe that they will be happy if they get promoted on their jobs, if they will have more money, if they become more famous or successful, etc.
Most of us fail to realize that happiness do not have to be about the big things. It could be found even in small pleasures… Think of the joy you feel whenever your kids hug you… Remember how it feels when your partner kisses and embraces you as a sign of love. Think of the delicious meal that your mother cooks you everyday… The laughter shared with your friends…Think of how lucky you are that nobody is hating you now…
How about the fact that you have a shelter and get to eat complete meals, or that you are healthy and not counting your days on earth?…Aren’t you glad that you have the ability to see wonderful things, or listen to beautiful music or that you are able to express your thoughts?
My friends, happiness is not about the big things. As Ann Brashers puts it, “…Maybe it (happiness) was about stringing together a bunch of small pleasures.”
Appreciate what you have in your life, and I guarantee you will live happier. 🙂
Article Credits: Nina Medina
Millionaire’s Digest Staff Team, Author
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This is so true and really reminds a person how to be simple, down to earth and appreciate the simple things in life
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That is so true we complicate a lot of things in our life including love and happiness. We are looking around trying to find out what happiness looks like. We do this by looking at the lives of others. When our happiness can look so different. What makes one person happy may not work for the next person. What a wonderful post!!
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every single word you have written here is true but the problem is that It is easier said than done..and for that I very strongly recommend meditation..it will eventually bring that natural calm & peace that will sum up to a blissful state..
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Omgoodness. I love this post. Great job! I’m learning that perception is so important when trying to help people. It all depends on the way they see things. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you! ☺
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Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.
Earl Nightingale
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Very well said. Thank you! ☺
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This post hits the exact point. Everyone is unhappy because they ignore the smallest details in life which really makes us happy.
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Thank you! I definitely agree with you!
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Thank You and your welcome..
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Good advice and it’s not that hard to be happy we just make it difficult.
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Reblogged this on WilliWash.
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Thank you for sharing my post!
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Absolutely!!! Each day is a new one.
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Thank you for taking the time to read and for commenting 😊
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Well said!
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So so true!!!
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Happiness is in the little things should not be a cliche I believe. As long as you enjoy what surrounds you, why long for something else? Nice thoughts though!
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Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my posts. ☺
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Reblogged this on Jerri Perri.
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Thank you for sharing! ☺
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