The Simple Formula To A Happy Life

Do something nice and try not to get caught.

The gospel of Matthew says that when you do merciful deeds, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.

Do not let your charitable works become an opportunity for publicity. Help others because you want to, not because people are watching.

Listen more, talk less.

You’ll appreciate life more when you’ve had the opportunity to view it from someone else’s perspective. So learn to listen to other people’s opinions, and you’ll see how it transforms you.

Take a 30-minute walk every day.

More than improving your physical health, daily short walks can clear your mind too. It helps you think better, and studies show that it also helps reduce depression.

Strive for excellence, not perfection.

It’s alright to strive for the best, but remember that nobody is perfect. So stop trying to be one. Cut yourself some slack. It’s okay to fail. The most important thing is you’ve tried.

Be on time. Don’t make excuses.

Being on time is one way of showing respect. It means you value other people’s time. They will appreciate you for it.

Don’t argue. Get organized.

When you argue, you’re wasting precious time. Plus, it upsets you and the people you argue with. You tend to get too worked up that sometimes you can’t sleep well at night.

Be kind to unkind people.

Be kind to everyone, even your enemies. You don’t know what they are going through. Maybe they’re on the brink of divorce or have lost a lot of money. Understand where they’re coming from because everyone has a reason for acting the way they do.

Take time to be alone.

It’s okay to crave your own company at times. It helps you to gather your thoughts and put things into perspective. Taking time alone is also an opportunity to understand yourself better.

Cultivate good manners.

Lilian Gish, a pioneering American actress, once said: you can get through life with bad manners, but it’s easier with good manners.

Be humble.

Never let your pride get the better of you. A lot of people who did that ended up miserable. When you think you’re above everyone else, you miss out on the opportunity to form genuine relationships with others.

Realize and accept that life isn’t fair.

Life is never fair for everyone. When you accept that, you’ll start to appreciate your blessings.

Know when to keep your mouth shut.

Sometimes, we don’t notice it, but we’re already hurting someone with our words. So if you don’t have anything nice to say, better keep your words to yourself.