Enjoy Happiness
Sadness makes work burdensome.
Don’t let the other shoe steal your happiness. Sadness isn’t a virtue. Let yourself be happy.
For heaven’s sake, savor the win awhile.
7 Ways to Enjoy Happiness
- Don’t pursue happy feelings. Pursue meaning.
- Accept the truth about yourself. “I feel vulnerable when I’m happy.”
- Be human. Forget perfection. Celebrate imperfect progress.
- Accept sadness. There are plenty of times that sadness is appropriate.
- Give something away.
- Don’t worry about it if you aren’t willing to do something about it.
- Choose positive emotion along the way. Stop saying, “I can feel happy when this project ends.”
Bonus: Sometimes people do dumb things. Let go of disappointment. The things you can’t let go control you.
The problem with happiness is sadness demands attention.
How can you enjoy positive emotion today?
Resources:
How to Tap the Power of Permission for Positive Emotion
Read, “Flourish,” by Martin Seligman
