Comments on: Happiness is a Decision

By: hermes handbags

hermes handbags — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:05:10 +0000

I truly believe that the first step to happiness is to choose to be happy. Decide to focus on the good things in life. Since I decided to choose happiness as my goal and to focus on the good things in life, I have become much happier. My happiness come from within not from external circumstances. I have found that the more I concentrate on happy thoughts the more I have to be happy about. What you focus on will definitely expand and multiply. Happiness to all!

By: happiness

happiness — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:03:17 +0000

I enjoyed the message, it really is about a decision-the thoughts we nurture- and from there we’ve got to locate the reasons certain people are happier than others. At least, that’s what’s worked for me . Appreciate the post

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By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:33:27 +0000

Yep. I choose happiness, often, when the time is right.

But let’s give other emotions equal credit. Anger: sometimes I choose it. It can be fun too. Or sadness, good choice, when appropriate. I wrote once that crying is a good way to lighten up…and for some folks crying needs to be chosen because it’s tough.

What I don’t want: emotions that seem to control me. Choose to let them flow. All of them.

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By: Martin Wildam

Martin Wildam — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:02:33 +0000

Although I agree that happiness is a decision I think it is not so easy just to be happy. I could try to talk me into happiness but it is like saying to myself that I am a millionaire although I am not.

If the truth is that I do not feel happy then I must identify the reason. The reason might always or mostly be something “just” in my mind but I have to identify and remove the nod. This is the only way to get a longing happiness.

By: Small Footprints

Small Footprints — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:21:23 +0000

I think that happiness is definitely our choice. Sure, there are a lot of outside influences that can bring one down but it is our choice how we will react to those negative influences. We can cave in and feel miserable or we can turn away … or better yet, we can look for the good in any situation. It’s all about attitude. Here’s my favorite “happiness” story: I trudged into work one day feeling down because it was overcast and rainy outside. A co-worker came bouncing in claiming it was a lovely day. What???? I looked at her in disbelief and couldn’t resist asking her why, with dark skies above and imminent rain, she claimed it was a lovely day. She said, “Just look … there are so many beautiful shades of Grey in the sky … it’s lovely.” I’ve never since looked at Grey skies the same. She chose to be happy.

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By: Chase Barfield

Chase Barfield — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:04:13 +0000

Michelle – awesome post. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I like to be happy and surround myself with positivity. However, as you stated, unless I am happy with me and decide it to be so…I could be surrounded by the happiest people in the world and still be unhappy. You hit the nail on the head…we need to decide to be happy…and guess what everyone…it is ok to be happy.

Henrik – great guest, thanks for having her write.

By: Glee Girl

Glee Girl — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:24:45 +0000

Absolutely! Deciding to be happy is the crucial first step.

I have made a conscious decision to be happy after finding myself quite unhappy towards the end of last year. I got some counselling and read books and blogs and out of that grew my 12 Commandments of Happiness, the first of which is “Happiness is a choice”.

A few weeks back I started writing my blog Gleeful which helps me to breathe life into this commandment – it means I actively seek out little things that make me happy, even on days that I might not feel well or if I’m feeling cranky about work. It requires me to be more mindful and enjoy the moment more.

By: Frosh

Frosh — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:28:16 +0000

Not to be anti-happiness, but I don’t think you can just be happy because you decided to, it depends on a lot of other stuff. Your environment is important. You can’t be happy that your in a load of debt. You can try to do things that makes your more happier, like be with friends you enjoy. It’s hard to choose to be happy if your depress. Not to be a downer. Just be semi-realistic. I enjoy all the helpful advice from this blog.