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.