Happiness can be pretty easy if you have the right attitude about all those unwanted things that can come up every day. You know those unexpected little pains in the neck problems.
Here is a story about one of my days that nothings seemed to go right. Now it has turned into a funny memory for me and hubby.
See how it was all in the attitude and now we do laugh about that day. Hope you enjoyed it and this helps when those unexpected things knock on your door. Life is fun and there is happiness out there for all of us, we just have to look at the bright side and if that isn’t there; thrown in the humor.
Would love to hear about your unexpected days and how you got through them. Just tell me in the comment box below.
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May happiness always be yours,
Debbie
Twitter: andrewrondeau
says:
A few years ago I attended a conference being run by a guy name Paul Stoltz. He said ‘on average’ we have to deal with 29 adversities everyday i.e. something we didn’t expect to happen.
29!!!!!
Of course, how we react to each one is down to us…angry…frustrated…’ah well’.
Sometimes you look back and think…why did I get so annoyed…as in most cases the things are trivial.
Andrew
.-= Andrew @ Blogging Guide´s last blog ..Link Building Campaign- Why Is It Important =-.
Hi Andrew,
29 I didn’t realize that there was that many. Guess I have learned to just let them go and have a lot of “ah wells’ in there. thanks for letting me know that I am doing really good with this. Most of what we face in a day can be very trivial and we just blow ourselves out of the water with the little things. I have learned that I really don’t have the time for all the small stuff and for the big stuff I am thankful for my sense of humor. It really comes in handy on those days.
You my Friend Andrew have a wonderful happy day and thanks for the info
Debbie
I like the word choose in the title. Your story demonstrates choice. One of my problems with being happy is that people depend on outside circumstances to “make” them that way. Unless there is perfection is the circumstances, they are not happy and that is most of the time. What do you hear most – I am stressed. This is the opposite of happy and is more often because of what you and Andrew have related. Happiness is a choice. It is an inner decision, a response to stress. Like lifting weights makes our muscles stronger, choosing happiness makes us stronger and more resistant to stress.
.-= Bruce´s last blog ..Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15 =-.
Hi Bruce,
What you have said here is really great. “Like lifting weights makes our muscles stronger, choosing happiness makes us stronger and more resistant to stress.” This is so true. I couldn’t have worded it better. Stress defiantly is the opposite of happiness. Thanks you Bruce. Keep up the happy your understanding of it is wonderful.
Debbie
Twitter: raymond8
says:
Attitude is everything. Most of the times, it’s not about what’s happening but how we react to the situation.
.-= Raymond Chua´s last blog ..Meaning of Angry =-.
Hi Raymond,
Yes, attitude can make a break your day. It is always up to you. Thanks Raymond and it is all about reaction.
You have a great day.
Debbie
When we can laugh at ourselves and our situations life is a lot easier.. but.. it isn’t always so easy to actually DO that. We say we do, or want to, we SAY we live in the moment, we SAY we can let things go, then when stuff happens we get frustrated or upset. (Can you tell I’m talking about ME here?)… of course in that case the faster we can get out of our own way the better. Living in the moment is the best way to let it go, and just be present with the situation.. Like everyone I get stressed, but stress comes from ‘thinking’ about everything that is going wrong, or what we have to do, and again, if we can get back to the moment, and breathe, the stress relieves. Great job on laughing at yourself Debbie.
Stay Happy!
.-= Michelle Vandepas @author interviews´s last blog ..Author Interview with Damiano de Sano Iocovozzi- Restoring Sanity to your End-of-Life Care =-.
Hi Michelle,
It isn’t that easy to let go sometimes. It is like learning a new habit if I may say so. The stress can stop us from solving a problem, so we have to find something that works for us to let go of it and think about the solution. I have to be honest here one thing that works for me is I just relax and say to myself. “Let go and let God.” This way I can see the humor and find the answer to the situation. I learned many years ago that if I was going to survive some of my situations I need help, There is always help there if we ask. Right now I get a little frustrated with my blog, but now I just have fun with it and what ever is is.
Yes, we can get in our own way and you are ahead of the game Michelle because you see what you are doing. You’ll get there and be fine. Life is fun if we want it to be.
Thanks Michelle and you have a wonderful day. That smile of yours goes a long way.
Debbie
Excellent read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing a little research on that. And he actually bought me lunch because I found it for him smile So let me rephrase that: Thanks for lunch
Glad you enjoyed it. Only problem is that this was a video, not something to read. If you really want to sell handbags you need to be honest with your comments. I really won’t think of buying a bag from you. However I so hope someone was good enough to buy you lunch. May you always choose happiness and honesty.
Debbie
That choice part is key. It’s also difficult to remember in the heat of the moment. I do pretty well at it most of the time, but when I get mad…ouch.
.-= Amy LeForge´s last blog ..Limiting Choice Can Improve Sanity =-.
No what you mean Amy. When you are raising kids, sometimes it is hard to see the funny! I remember those days. Hang in there we learn by those moments. Have a great day.
Debbie
Just discovered your very warm and uplifting blog Debbie. It is so amazing how our attitude can shape/influence how we ‘choose’ to feel, react and behave. I’m now going to access your free guide. Thank you!
Hi Valerie,
Attitude does make for a big difference in our lives. I hope that you do enjoy my free guide. Self-esteem does make a big difference when it comes to our attitude. I was checking out your site and it is so refreshing. I thank you for sharing it. Love the recycling.
Have a very happy day and many more.
Debbie