Thursday, February 3, 2011

Tips To Manage Your Own Pleasure In Life

By Jean Tumbler


Leading a happy life is not rocket science. Happiness is not a mysterious magical unicorn; it can be attained fairly easily. The first and most important concept you have to grasp is this: only you can decide whether you are going to be happy or not. Anything that affects your happiness is affecting you because you are letting it. However, following a few simple tips can help you lead the life you've always wanted to lead.

Try to make other people smile. Studies have shown that smiling is genuinely good for you; it doesn't just feel better, it affects the body's biological processes in positive ways as well. Putting a smile on another's face will lead to a smile on yours.

Some people become sedentary and don't move around that much. This is a very bad way to be; it's not healthy and it's very boring. Get up and take a walk around your neighborhood. This energizes you, switches your day up a little bit, and helps you get in shape. Don't spend so much time on the couch.

Eat more green stuff. Fruits and vegetables help us stay healthy. There's a reason our parents told us to eat our vegetables when we were younger. Eating plant matter, while not being as satisfying as eating meat, will make you feel good and, in turn, increase your happiness.

When was the last time you curled up on the sofa with a nice book? In the technologically driven society we live in now, everyone turns to the TV as their primary source of entertainment. Reading, however, is much better for you. Many books are much more entertaining than your average everyday television show. Books help you expand your horizons and make you a better-rounded person.

Try hanging out with friends. Socializing can make you feel really good; you may not have to be around people to enjoy yourself, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun.

Spending time with children and senior citizens is another way to increase the quality of your life. Whether it's your grandfather or someone at an old folks' home, many things can be learned from talking to older people. And children can make you feel young again.

Being happy takes work, like anything else of value. Leading an active lifestyle and maintaining a positive attitude can go a long way. Live life like every day as your last and you will be sure to have a blast.




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