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7 Habits of Highly Happy People Inspired by Stephen Richards Covey

1. Happy people savor a joy of simple pleasures

Happiness does not come in shiny black cars, Rolex watches or the most exotic homes. It comes in small bursts of joy when we learn to savor the simple pleasures life offers us. You know, those times when you lifted your head to see the birds flying in the light blue sky and life felt so good?

Or when heard your favorite song on the radio and could not stop yourself from singing alone? Or when you cut yourself a slice of freshly baked apple pie and it tasked just like the one you had when you were little?

We all have these “happy” moments once in a while. But just think of how much more satisfying and happier your life would be if you took time to discover, recognize and savor the simple pleasures and blessings that surround you each day.

2. Happy people have complaint-free days

If your attention is focused of learning, recognizing everyday blessings and finding something positive in every person that you meet, you really don’t have time to notice negativity or dwell on problems. It is actually that simple.

Do a little experiment and try to go the whole day without complaining about anything or anyone. Because if you are not going to do something about the situation, then why would you bring it up?

3. Happy people expect no gratitude or appreciation

I know one lady, who volunteers for a retirement home. Twice a week she takes older people in a wheel chair for an hour long walk. She once told me that she enjoys doing it so much that she almost feels guilty about it.

If there is a wise way of being egoistic – this must be it.

When you help – help because it makes YOU feel good, not because you expect to benefit from it in some way or because you hope to receive gratitude and appreciation.

4. Happy people smile

I know this may sound simple, but it really works. And if you are one of those people, who always have a ready smile you will know what I am talking about. Smiling is one of the simplest gestures that create a deeper connection between people, giving them a reason to pass on the smile.
A sincere, heart-felt smile can instantly make you happier and, more importantly, it can brighten someone else’s day too.

5. Happy people believe in something bigger than themselves

You may call it God, the Universe, a higher or an invisible energy that connects humanity. But every happy person that I have met in my life believed in something greater than themselves. Maybe it is because having this helps us to let go of the illusion of being in control. Maybe because it makes us realize that we might not always know what is best for us. And maybe it gives us a feeling of being connected with other human beings.

But I know that without faith my life would be a whole lot more confusing and purposeless.

6. Happy people accept imperfection

None of the happy people I know are perfect. They all seem to know that.

Some of them are very health-conscious and some do not exercise or eat healthy on the daily basis. Some of them are organized and some of them embrace the art of clutter. Some take great care in always looking elegant, while other could not care less about their clothes or hair style.

And while all happy people I know are constantly working on improving something, they accept the weaknesses of others and their own shortcomings. I believe this is one of the reasons why it is always so easy and enjoyable to be around them. You can be yourself and feel great about it.

7. Happy people inspire and empower others

You can not inspire or motivate another person if you lack inner enthusiasm and positivity. On the other hand, as you empower and encourage others you will find yourself happier and more energetic. It is a circle – the more you give and strive to help others improve their life, the more your own life improves.

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berem: Any pastor caught stealing church money
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In jesus name I pray amen!
"Sweating profusely"

Aunty, you be pastor?

Why is NUPENG concerned about SUBSIDY PAYMENT TO FUEL IMPORTERS? Has NUPENG been bought over by the oil cabals?

Hey you! You are all under arrest for drinking ogogoro in public. Oya, come with me to the station. What an arrest .

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Wow! This thread is moving smoothly, with useful discussions. Hope this continues.

@ Toks2008, well done. I have been your follower since 2008 (I think) and your power of compounding remains one of the greatest lessons I learnt from you. Please, keep it up.

@ ALL, Please, keep keeping on. No retreat, no surrender.

May the pips be with you.

More money

Obey

Talking about sin makes me shiver.

BEYOND LOVE in between your legs

Beckoner

Rough

Freed people do things their own way.

Are you a relation of Ras Kimono?

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the staircase."

-- Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader

Put your GSM no, please. Contact address will be good too.

Up Nigeria!!!!

This is economic sabotage by the cabal. Govt should not take this act lightly.

"Thought is the original source of all wealth, all success, all material gain, all great discoveries and inventions, and of all achievement."

-- Claude M. Bristol, Author

If govt claims members of BH are faceless and now somebody is negotiating on their behalf, hope govt is not falling into the hand of a 419ner?

Geeky: lol @ running like Hussein Bolt. Well have you tried Forex Metal? They have good support and have never disappointed me. .

I see that you are a forex amazon. I would have love you join us on the thread, FOREX TRADE ALERTS. What do you think?

Anyone presently using FOREXTIME NIGERIA here? Please brief us on her performance.

Good thread.

^^^LOL

Why is that most respondents to this thread claiming to use one broker or the other are not contibuting in the thread "FOREX TRADE ALERTS" in this Forum?

MONEY`

Lost hope in Nigeria? So do I. Things should happen fast to part this disowned country called Nigeria.

Amigoz

My plans for inverters still in the pipeline. Expect me soon.