Nick Vujicic is an Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker arriving in South Africa during this month. Nick was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs.
He picked up the lemons thrown at him and started a lemonade stand! Life without limbs? More like life without limits! He encourages people to choose a happy life – no matter what. Life isn’t about having, it’s about being. We all make mistakes, but no one is a mistake. How does this young man, and many like him, live such enviable, positive lives? What is the secret to positive living?
Happiness is a choice. It’s not about the perfect life. It’s about effort… life is a journey, not a destination. Make a change in your life. Start looking for the good, seek the positive, and strive to make everyday a joyful experience.
Try this
• Choose to believe that happiness is a choice. Sure, this isn’t always easy, but it is always, always an option. It is up to you to find the good. Stop pointing fingers or placing blame. You are in control of your own happiness.
• Choose to focus on what you have, not what you haven’t. Being grateful for the goodness that is already evident in your life will bring you a deeper sense of happiness.
• Choose a positive attitude. This moment, like every moment is a priceless gift and an opportunity to experience life’s greatness.
• Choose to take care of your body. This is crucial to happiness. If you don’t have your physical energy in good shape, then your mental energy (your focus), your emotional energy (your feelings), and your spiritual energy (your purpose) will all be negatively affected.
• Choose to practise self-love. Go easy on yourself. Get rid of self-critical thoughts; shift your thoughts to something you like about yourself. Never let someone’s opinion about you become part of your reality.
• Choose to forgive. Holding a grudge and nursing grievances can affect physical as well as mental health. Don’t dwell on anger, hurt, and a desire for vengeance.
• Choose to nurture friendships. Give someone a call today to say that you’re grateful to have him or her in your life.
• Choose to slow down and savour the things that make you happy, linger on those little, positive moments… that first cup of coffee in the morning!
• Choose to surround yourself with positive people. Life is too short to spend around people who suck the happiness out of you. Choose people you are proud to know, people you admire, who love and respect you – people who make your day a little brighter simply by being in it.
• Choose to be kind to others. Care about other people. In life, you get what you put in.
• Choose to dream big. Those who dare to dream big are in a positive, focused state and are more likely to accomplish their goals.
• Choose to accept what cannot be changed. Instead of obsessing over how unfair life is, focus on what you can control and change it for the better.
• Choose to smile often. Show people how. The simple act of smiling triggers those feel-good endorphins.
Begin today by taking responsibility for your own contentment. It is YOUR life; choose consciously, positively. Choose happiness.
Source: www.marcandangel.com, www.webmd,com, positivelifetips.com, www.wikihow.com, thinksimplenow.com, www.lifehack.org, www.jongordon.com, www.huffingtonpost.com, successify.net, www.goodreads.com
DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are experiencing symptoms or need health advice, please consult a healthcare professional.
