Sometimes I pop up the Yahoo video and check out some 60 Minutes, I love news programs, I miss watching 20/20 and those other shows from back home, lucky there is the internet even though its a short clip. Here is the latest cool feeds, the decline of tuna and the meaning of happiness, a definite interesting look. I am always chilling but I put in my work when I need to, and hey who doesn't want to be happy? Check out the key to happiness presented by Harvard professor Tal Ben Shahar, the 60 Minute video special or his website.
Six simple steps to be happy in life ... as presented by Tal Ben-Shahar ...
1. Give yourself permission to be human. When we
accept emotions — such as fear, sadness, or anxiety — as natural, we
are more likely to overcome them. Rejecting our emotions, positive or
negative, leads to frustration and unhappiness.
2. Happiness lies at the intersection between
pleasure and meaning. Whether at work or at home, the goal is to engage
in activities that are both personally significant and enjoyable. When
this is not feasible, make sure you have happiness boosters, moments
throughout the week that provide you with both pleasure and meaning.
3. Keep in mind that happiness is mostly
dependent on our state of mind, not on our status or the state of our
bank account. Barring extreme circumstances, our level of well being is
determined by what we choose to focus on (the full or the empty part of
the glass) and by our interpretation of external events. For example,
do we view failure as catastrophic, or do we see it as a learning
opportunity?
4. Simplify! We are, generally, too busy, trying
to squeeze in more and more activities into less and less time.
Quantity influences quality, and we compromise on our happiness by
trying to do too much.
5. Remember the mind-body connection. What we do
— or don't do — with our bodies influences our mind. Regular exercise,
adequate sleep, and healthy eating habits lead to both physical and
mental health.
6. Express gratitude, whenever possible. We too
often take our lives for granted. Learn to appreciate and savor the
wonderful things in life, from people to food, from nature to a smile.
Six simple steps to be happy in life ... as presented by Tal Ben-Shahar ...
1. Give yourself permission to be human. When we
accept emotions — such as fear, sadness, or anxiety — as natural, we
are more likely to overcome them. Rejecting our emotions, positive or
negative, leads to frustration and unhappiness.
2. Happiness lies at the intersection between
pleasure and meaning. Whether at work or at home, the goal is to engage
in activities that are both personally significant and enjoyable. When
this is not feasible, make sure you have happiness boosters, moments
throughout the week that provide you with both pleasure and meaning.
3. Keep in mind that happiness is mostly
dependent on our state of mind, not on our status or the state of our
bank account. Barring extreme circumstances, our level of well being is
determined by what we choose to focus on (the full or the empty part of
the glass) and by our interpretation of external events. For example,
do we view failure as catastrophic, or do we see it as a learning
opportunity?
4. Simplify! We are, generally, too busy, trying
to squeeze in more and more activities into less and less time.
Quantity influences quality, and we compromise on our happiness by
trying to do too much.
5. Remember the mind-body connection. What we do
— or don't do — with our bodies influences our mind. Regular exercise,
adequate sleep, and healthy eating habits lead to both physical and
mental health.
6. Express gratitude, whenever possible. We too
often take our lives for granted. Learn to appreciate and savor the
wonderful things in life, from people to food, from nature to a smile.
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