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Choose Happiness
Happiness is…
A profound, enduring feeling of contentment, capability and centeredness
A rich sense of well-being
Self-understanding and acceptance
A deep sense of engagement -living in the moment and enjoying life
9 Choices of Happy People
TruthfulnessGiving
AppreciationOptions
RecastingCentrality
IdentificationAccountability
Intention
Based on the book:
How We Choose to Be Happy by Rick Foster and Greg Hicks
Websitewww.choosetobehappy.com
Choose HappinessIntention – an active desire and
commitment to be happyTell yourself about the happy day to comeTake the time to focus on beauty and joyBreathe deeply; let the negative stuff go
Today is the only new day we have.
Why would we choose a bad one?
TruthfulnessGiving
AppreciationOptions
RecastingCentrality
IdentificationAccountability
Intention
Happy People Are Accountable For The Life They Want To Live
Assume full responsibility for your actions, thoughts & feelings.
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AppreciationOptions
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Happy people do not blame:Themselves (actions, thoughts, feelings)Others (boss, spouse, parents)Circumstances (weather, accidents)
Blame is the opposite of accountability.
How to Act Accountable
Think of a recent moment of frustration and unhappiness.
How did I choose to react?What did I get by making that choice?What choice is going to get me what I
really want?What is my part in the situation?What can I learn from this experience?
TruthfulnessGiving
AppreciationOptions
RecastingCentrality
IdentificationAccountability
Intention