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How
To Adopt an Attitude of Lighthearted Happiness
Are you yearning for a greater sense of happiness
in your life but feel weighed down by problems? If so, try
adopting an attitude of lightheartedness and watch how quickly
it can inject an element of fun and whimsy into your life.
Here are three simple ways to do it:
1.
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Most of us tend to take life so seriously. Sure, life can
definitely be serious at times, and there are certainly things
that we should take seriously - but we also don’t need to be
so serious ALL the time! Instead, try your best to have more
fun as often as you can. Either spend time doing things you
enjoy, or simply make your regular activities more fun. Not
sure that your regular activities can be fun? Nearly any task
or chore can be lightened up a bit - even mundane chores around
the house. Take, for example, house work or yard work. Who
says you have to grudgingly perform those tasks? Why not put
on some funky music and dance around while you do them? Why
not listen to a stand-up comedy routine on CD and laugh while
you do them? All it takes is a shift in perspective to make
something fun and lighthearted.
2.
Get inspired
If you’re used to directing most of your focus toward lack
or negativity, it can be helpful to start lifting your perspective
to a higher place. One way to do that is to purposely concentrate
on things that inspire you. You can read uplifting books or
watch inspirational movies; or even buy a book of motivational
quotes and read a few each day. You can also choose to be inspired
by the things you see in your daily travels. For example, rather
than rushing distractedly to and from appointments, take a
few minutes to pause and gaze around. Notice how the sunshine
plays on the trees and flowers, making them glow with beauty.
Rather than getting annoyed at your children when they play
with their dinner, marvel at their creativity and sense of
humor. Take a walk during your lunch hour and breathe deeply
of the fresh air, smile at strangers and make an effort to
remember what a miracle life is. No matter how you do it, let
your heart and mind soar to a place of joy and inspiration,
and you’ll automatically feel more lighthearted, and happy!
3.
Unload your worries
It’s difficult to feel lighthearted and happy when you’re
besieged by stress and worry. Rather than carrying the weight
of the world on your shoulders (or in your heart), write your
problems and worries on a sheet of paper and place it in a
box or drawer. Affirm that for the next few hours, you’re not
going to think about those things. Then shift your attention
to things that make you feel better, like spending time with
loved ones or engaging in favorite hobbies. When worrisome
thoughts pop back into your mind, firmly set them aside again
and remind yourself that you’re not going to focus on them
right now. It may sound overly simple but it really works!
With enough practice you eventually reach a point of knowing
that worrying and obsessing isn’t helping matters, so you decide
not to do it for awhile - and you instantly feel more lighthearted
and happy.
When it comes right down to it, feeling happy is a choice
you make from moment to moment. Happiness won’t make all of
your challenges vanish, but choosing to focus more on the lighter
side of life can definitely make you feel better – and who
knows, it might even give you the mental and emotional distance
you need to come up with creative solutions that you would
have missed if you’d been too busy worrying!
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by SolveYourProblem.com
: 2009
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