Here’s an interesting set of “Be Happy Commandments” as developed by American Health Coach and Fitness Specialist David Zullberg, He muses that
“Happiness is a journey of inner personal growth and perspective. You may not always feel happy in a certain moment, but if you continue to work on your attitude and personal character, getting back to that state of being is only a matter of time.”
He has devised four overarching principles to apply to one’s life that will maximize the chances of achieving and experiencing true happiness. Here is that list as presented his MindBodyGreen.com article: 4 Rules For Being Happy In ANY Situation
1. Embrace and embody the moment.
Live in the present. Stop thinking about what happened or what will happen. Enjoy the moments of pleasure, physical and emotional, before they disappear.
2. Accept that happiness is a lifelong journey which requires effort.
If you approach life from a place of entitlement, every setback will come with disappointment and bitterness. If, instead, you see happiness as something to be grateful for, always, you’ll be much better equipped to calmly ride out the storms when they come.
3. Adjust your perceptions.
Although circumstances influence us, the adage “mind over matter” is more sound than you might realize. Your attitude and perceptions about what happens in your life has far more of an impact on your happiness than the circumstances themselves.
4. Identify your belief system and stick to it.
Read philosophy and psychology to help you create a cohesive worldview. You have to have a road map for how you think life should be lived to live that way. And you have to live up to your own expectations if you want a shot at being happy. Like Aristotle said, true happiness is not just a matter of “feeling.” It’s an activity.
So, By George asks, has David Zullberg nailed the jello to the wall with these four principles? We’re interested in your thoughts on happiness and pursuing that blissful state of being.
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