Saturday, March 1, 2008

Choose to be Happy

Always be happy, always wear a smile. Not because life is full of reasons to smile,but because your smile itself is a reason for many others to smile.
Above is a message received from a friend. It touches me to write down in my blog today.

What makes people happy?
First, having a purpose. Second, having the hope-which means you have something to look forward to . Even if your current circumstances are difficult, if you have hope that your effort will be rewarded and that things will improve, you can find happiness.

Happy people accept themselves as they are, so they have peace of mind.

I remember that 90/10 rule and I try to apply it to what I think about Happiness. Being said, it is our decision as happiness is no accident, it is something we choose.

Just remember that Happy people make a decision to be happy in spite of their problems. Always on the positive mood : concentrate on what you have, not what is missing. Counting on their blessing, take maximum responsibility for their life and not for their mistakes. They don't blame others. Be glad that the cup is 1/2 filled with water rather than 1/2 empty.

Being more flexible at any given circumstances. They tend to determined by their own thoughts and not by outside circumstances.

The philosophy of Being Happy can influence an employee to embrace change rather than resist it. Being happy is infectious. Human Resource (HR) departments can help in cultivating a happy people culture.

However, it sounds fairly simple and practical, there are challenges that employers have to deal with. One challenge commonly faced is "Pushback" from those who don't understand the philosophy or value it.

Those resist changes will tend to say : I'm ok. It is my boss who needs to change. Others may even insist that there is nothing wrong with their attitude.

Many people postpone happiness, such as "I'll be happy when I get a pay rise" or " I will be happy when that stupid secretary is transferred to another department"

Let not the cirumstances determine your Be happy mindset. If you continue to see yourself as successful and keep on producing quality work. Look for good things in life and the people around you, and you will become happier.