The ability to be happy comes from within. It is a practiced skill that constantly needs to be worked on. I have noticed a couple of habits that lead people to unhappiness.
#1 The need to be perfect
While striving to do your best, is always a good thing, but striving to be perfect is an unrealistic expectation. You will constantly stress yourself out trying to achieve perfection, and it can lead to low self-esteem because nothing you do is ever good enough.
#2. Having a negative outlook
When you are having a bad day, it is easy to throw yourself a big pity party. If you choose to focus on only negative things in life, you will feel as if only bad things keep happening to you. Instead of getting down about your life, practice having gratitude.
#3. Getting stuck in your past
There is no point in regretting and beating yourself up for past mistakes. If you spend all of your time living in the past, you will never see the present or imagine a better future. It is important to acknowledge and learn from your mistakes, and then just move on!
#4. Comparing yourself to others
In today’s world with social media so prominent in our lives, it is easy to compare yourself to others. It is easy to look at someone’s Facebook and think, wow they have done so much and traveled so far... I wish that were me. Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on comparing yourself with well… YOURSELF! Take a look at how much you have grown, and observe how far you’ve come along.
#5. Believing that you are the center of the universe
It is easy to forget that there are billions of people on this world aside from yourself. When you think you are the center of the universe, you might be taking everything personally. This mentality could even limit you from being adventurous and trying new things because you think people are constantly judging you. Realizing that most people don’t care as much as you do, will help you just let go and be you.
Love,
Karen
Great points and a powerful post. Life changed for the better when I started putting others first and helping them instead of wondering what I should get out of it. Its rewarding just for doing it and seeing someone acomplish something they thought was not possible.
Really great comment Thanks for the share. I agree... not only does helping others help them, but it feels good! :)
Number 4 has always been a big one for me. Social media definitely doesn't help with that. It's too easy to get caught up thinking about what you don't have. Great post. @trendhobo
ahh yes it can be hard, but when you focus on real life with real people, it helps :)
Awesome post.
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all very true....more than one of this describes who I have been in the past.
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I can relate to many of those points. I'm coming out of a period where I made a lot of rash decisions, and it impacted my happiness. A positive mindset is key to a fulfilling life. Make each day the best it can be and you will never be disappointed.
Great list...
How about "living with a victim mentality"?
absolutely! That is the worst. Thanks for your comment!
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Done - up voted. Best wishes.
Yes i am the centre of universe. Great 👍 post dear.
LOL.
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no issue
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Excellent post! I'm reminded of that old truism: "Blowing out someone else's candle doesn't make YOURS burn any brighter."
Yup! Focusing on yourself will only make you light up more! :)
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great post!
Thank you!
Wonderfull.. I guess you are that pretty girl in the red address :)
hahah. You guessed right! Thank you. What a sweet comment. :)
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Great post. Thanks. I did not have any of those.
that's good! :)
For me unhappy people are those who are not believe in God. Because, if you have God in life to guide you, you have satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
Great Post. It put some thing in perspective for me.
You're welcome. Glad this post was of help!
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I really like the point about having a bad day yet focusing on gratitude. I think we can all too often forget to appreciate the things we have and the people in our lives.
Thanks for this positive reminder from someone who often focuses on the negative. It's very much appreciated :)
aww you are more than welcome! It is so easy to get sucked into the black hole of negativity... sometimes we don't even notice we are being negative. Bringing awareness and being mindful always helps!
I'm glad this post was helpful to you! :)
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Yes, comparing ourselves to others is the worst way to look at the world. Thanks for sharing this post.
NP! Thanks for reading!
greap post, i am a men very very happy, every day.
That's the way to live!
That is the key to life! Stay happy, be happy! :)
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Well said. Although it is not bad to try to be perfect but just in terms of putting yourself realistic goals. Otherwise the frustration of the failure will be another reason for being unhappy.
I agree. Being realistic and honest with yourself can really help!
Completely true.
thank you! :)
wow, what a beautiful location ...very beautiful lady too. Keep it up
Thanks! :)
welcome my dear Kare,, always. More success to you
Attitude of Gratitude your #2 Tip I love this one... Sometimes we need to take a step back and be thankful for what we have and stop focussing and stressing on what we don't have! Great Post I also loved your other post really nice tips from all :D
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Yeah and a great read it was! Of course you can I look forward to more of your blogs ;) xo
aww thanks Lauren!
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Well done!!! You Go Girl :D!!
OoOO love this image you made. Great quote!
I agree very much with number 3. Always push forward. Never look back :-)
Thanks for reading!
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wow!! this is a nice post!! I think you are rigth, that five thiking push us away from happiness.
aww thank you for stopping by to read my blog.
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Another habit of unhappy people is loneliness. They do not like to socialize, they integrate hard, they are hard to love, they are depressive persons. Their negativist mood is over everyone.
Thanks for the share. A lot of how you perceive life is about your mentality and attitude towards life.
Good post Karen simple but so true.
Thank you! ❤
Yes i am the centre of universe. great post @mianfahad