Last update: February 06, 2016
Sometimes life hits hard. Like the most terrible of hurricanes, it comes dragging and destroying what was our world. It almost seems that happiness has gotten out of hand.
Other times, simply, our whole universe seems to be stranded and we are tired of ourselves and of everything that surrounds us. Perhaps, however, the world is not exactly one way or another.
We can design our world, we can reinvent it and reinvent ourselves, change things.
It may be that being happy is an attitude. Haven't you ever met someone who, according to your criteria, has all the credentials to be happy, but isn't? And other people who, on the other hand, always respond with a smile to life, even when it shows them its ugliest face?
“Happiness is internal, not external; and therefore it does not depend on what we have, but on what we are "
-Henry Van Dyke-
How can we reinvent ourselves to be happier?
An example are i 7 interesting secrets to be happy of Doctor Mared Alonso Puig We have decided to lengthen the list with some more tips, so that you cannot have excuses when it comes to learning to be happy!
"We all seek happiness, but without knowing where, like drunks looking for their home, confusedly knowing they have one".
-Voltaire-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugLsJhdi0Ew
Now we want to share our tips for completing the list and increasing the chances of being happy, and we will also summarize Dr. Puig's advice:
Take care of yourself. You come first
It is true that helping and caring for others makes us happy. However, when we pay too much attention to others and forget about ourselves, we are not doing anyone a favor.
A "no" every now and then and not wanting to please everyone are important aspects to achieve one's happiness.
And you, what do you want? Think about it.
Start over
Has life thrown a curveball at you? Start over. Life is like a Ferris wheel, sometimes you are at the top, sometimes at the bottom.
Start climbing again and don't get attached to the sadness of the past! There are new friends, new loves, new jobs waiting for you.
Every day, every moment is a new opportunity to start over.
Don't punish yourself for your mistakes, use them to learn
Everyone is wrong, to err is human. That's enough! Don't always mull over the same things.
What's done is done. Take it as a life-giving opportunity to learn. Blaming yourself only serves to paralyze you while learning from your mistakes will allow you to move forward.
Think of all the good things you have
We often focus on the famous phrase “what a bad luck I have” or “this or that happened to me”.
Why don't you stop for a moment to reflect on what good you have? Have you ever got up in the morning and wondered, for example, can I see, hear, hear?
Look around you and you will be surprised.
Make the decision to change things
If things don't change, why don't you start changing them?
Are you bored with your life or your daily life? Look for new activities, friends… Get out there! Don't wait for things to come knocking on your door.
Do new things you've always wanted to do
Have you always wanted to learn a new language, play an instrument or go rafting? What are you waiting for, then?
When we do something that we have wanted to do all our lives, we give an extra dose of happiness to our life.
It's your time, take advantage of it.
Find out about other people who have reinvented themselves
There are many precious stories of people who have overcome themselves and who have learned to manage their lives.
A perfect example is that of the Spanish journalist and psychologist, and now Paralympic champion, Irene Villa. When she was 12, she was hit by an ETA terrorist attack in which she lost both legs and three fingers of one hand. However, this serious episode did not stop her.
Check your face
Did you know that it is enough to change the gestures of your face to change your attitude? Why don't you try?
You can start by waking up with a smile every morning… maybe it will surprise you.
Use your inner conversations for support
Use positive internal dialogue, including phrases like "I can", "tomorrow everything will be fine", etc.
The way you talk to yourself says a lot about how you treat yourself and the value you place on yourself. Keep this in mind.
Recharge your batteries, fight stress
Don't allow stress to run aground within you. It usually involves negative thoughts and worries about the future or the past.
Distract yourself with some activity, practice meditation or just observe how you feel to get to know yourself better.
If you can imagine it, you can do it
What is reality today was a dream yesterday. Why not try to make your dreams come true?
You just need to be clear about what you want, give it a shape and look for the possibilities to make it happen.
Sleep well
Sleep is a great ally for a good mood.
A piece of advice: when you go to sleep, forget all worries and ask yourself "don't I deserve a good rest?".
There is no happiness without others
Be good to others. There is no doubt, being selfless makes us happier. Practice altruism.
If you put these tips into practice, you're sure to start reinventing yourself and come to feel complete. Perhaps you will add a few more tips to this list to continue the process. Happiness is an attitude, don't forget it.
