What makes you happy? - Page 2

Originally posted by: BenPhillips

Happiness is a choice and we all deserve to be happy.

One of my close friends is having a difficult time in life and to make him feel better, he made a list of 10 things that make him happy. The list is used as a tool to pick himself up when he is down. So when he isn't feeling his best, he will just to something on the list and turn his mood around. I personally thought it was a great idea and made one for myself.

Due to me loving the idea, I wanted to share it with all of you too, and would love it if you shared your own lists. It is really effective and a great motivational tool for a simple pick-me-up'

Just give it a go guys -

So here are the things (in no particular order) that make me happy -

1. Belief in God.

2. A long heart-to-heart with family or close friends.

3. Making someone's day and having a sense of purpose in life.

4. Going through old photos and remembering all the great memories associated with them.

5. Watching JLZ, inspiring films; reading and writing posts on IF

6. Belting out my favourite songs at the top of my lungs (and probably off key)

7. Going to the old-age home and spending time there- they have all the answers to life.

8. Paying off all my bills and completing work before deadlines.

9. Realisation that I am never alone. I have extremely loving family and friends, who will always stick by me.

10. A good night's sleep

I love you guys❤️

Originally posted by: BenPhillips

Happiness is a choice and we all deserve to be happy.

One of my close friends is having a difficult time in life and to make him feel better, he made a list of 10 things that make him happy. The list is used as a tool to pick himself up when he is down. So when he isn't feeling his best, he will just to something on the list and turn his mood around. I personally thought it was a great idea and made one for myself.

Due to me loving the idea, I wanted to share it with all of you too, and would love it if you shared your own lists. It is really effective and a great motivational tool for a simple pick-me-up'

Just give it a go guys -

So here are the things (in no particular order) that make me happy -

1. Belief in God.

2. A long heart-to-heart with family or close friends.

3. Making someone's day and having a sense of purpose in life.

4. Going through old photos and remembering all the great memories associated with them.

5. Watching JLZ, inspiring films; reading and writing posts on IF

6. Belting out my favourite songs at the top of my lungs (and probably off key)

7. Going to the old-age home and spending time there- they have all the answers to life.

8. Paying off all my bills and completing work before deadlines.

9. Realisation that I am never alone. I have extremely loving family and friends, who will always stick by me.

10. A good night's sleep

I love you guys❤️

Originally posted by: BenPhillips

Happiness is a choice and we all deserve to be happy.

One of my close friends is having a difficult time in life and to make him feel better, he made a list of 10 things that make him happy. The list is used as a tool to pick himself up when he is down. So when he isn't feeling his best, he will just to something on the list and turn his mood around. I personally thought it was a great idea and made one for myself.

Due to me loving the idea, I wanted to share it with all of you too, and would love it if you shared your own lists. It is really effective and a great motivational tool for a simple pick-me-up'

Just give it a go guys -

So here are the things (in no particular order) that make me happy -

1. Belief in God.

2. A long heart-to-heart with family or close friends.

3. Making someone's day and having a sense of purpose in life.

4. Going through old photos and remembering all the great memories associated with them.

5. Watching JLZ, inspiring films; reading and writing posts on IF

6. Belting out my favourite songs at the top of my lungs (and probably off key)

7. Going to the old-age home and spending time there- they have all the answers to life.

8. Paying off all my bills and completing work before deadlines.

9. Realisation that I am never alone. I have extremely loving family and friends, who will always stick by me.

10. A good night's sleep

I love you guys❤️

Originally posted by: moderator1961

Make that a ditto for me... i have the exact issues, except for two things - the belting out music loud. I like my music soft.. Also, i am not an "old photo" guy... i think one of my secrets to being young at heart is not to look behind.. live for the present and only for the present. In fact, i dislike photographs of the past..

Finally, i do not know what it is about paying off my bills and why it keeps me so happy! 😊 I cannot express this in words.. A very weird thing that i experience each month. I thought i was alone.. nice to hear that it am not! BTW, i long to pay off my bills by the 01st day of the month, come what may!

Originally posted by: zaara610

Wow..great post Ben...!!!!
Friends & family with belief in God makes me happy

Originally posted by: priyankaThard

Wow what an idea sirji😆

But seriously one should hv this kind of list ready for tough times in life, when actually mind is shut and unable to think positively.

I like your bills part which I had never thot before but definitely gives me relief. This is something new revelation for me but very true. I clear all my bills as and when they come.

Talking endlessly to somebody who is ready to listen patiently, is something, I love to uplift myself.

Though I was never into writing but after this forum...coming and sharing my thots on this forum is a stress buster for me. These are just few.

I will definitely prepare a list for myself when I am in the mood to do so.