Here’s a list of a few ideas on the art of creating a joyful life:
- Balance: Most people are happier with a balance between work and play; the inner and out life; time alone and with others.
- Sense of Purpose: Happy people generally have a feeling of purpose which give meaning and enthusiasm to their lives.
- Relationships with Others: Of course there are happy hermits but most people do better with satisfying relationships.
- Spiritual: Connection to something higher than ourselves.
- Don’t Worry, Be Happy: the most important of all. A determination, choosing to be happy to matter what happens.
- Health & Vitality: In spite of #5, it’s just easier to choose happiness when I have more physical energy.
- Keep a Sense of Humor: Don’t take yourself too seriously.
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good stuff but a little short. maybe i think too much or too hard. it just seems like it could be more detailed.
Thanks for stopping by, Stephanie. You are so right. It’s too short. It’s meant to be an outline with each step leading to a more detailed post. Actually many books could be written about each topic. But I haven’t done it yet.
I’m glad you at least enjoyed what’s there. It’ll inspire me to flesh it out. Linda