{"id":10688,"date":"2012-06-13T21:51:49","date_gmt":"2012-06-14T05:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=10688"},"modified":"2013-10-03T13:26:13","modified_gmt":"2013-10-03T21:26:13","slug":"5-ways-to-stay-happy-no-matter-what-happens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-stay-happy-no-matter-what-happens\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Stay Happy No Matter What Happens"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most people have no control over their emotional well-being. They feel ecstatic when good stuff happens and depressed when things go wrong. Their lives are roller coaster rides: sometimes up, sometimes way down.<\/p>\n

But what if you could be happy no matter what happens?<\/p>\n

You\u2019d stay calm when your car breaks down and your boss shouts at you. You\u2019d stop feeling lonely when there\u2019s no one to talk to on a rainy day. You\u2019d never lose sleep over a relationship that isn\u2019t working out.<\/p>\n

If being in command of your emotional state sounds good, take charge of your life with these 5 easy tips.<\/p>\n

1. Stop Chasing and Start Living<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many people feel they need something \u2013 more money, new clothes, better relationships \u2013 to make them happy. They think: \u201cIf only I had that other thing, I would be complete\u201d<\/em>. Instead of enjoying life, they chase a vague idea of happiness.<\/p>\n

But even when you get everything that\u2019s supposed to make you happy, life will have ups and downs. Today your car breaks down; tomorrow you pull your calf muscle. If you look hard enough, you\u2019ll always find reasons to be miserable.<\/p>\n

So stop chasing; start living. Wanting more is fine, but don\u2019t forget to relax and enjoy life for what it is \u2013 in the present.<\/p>\n

2. Assume Responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

We often blame other people, circumstances and even objects for our problems. \u201cI\u2019m this way because my dad didn\u2019t love me enough\u201d; \u201cI hate my stupid car for breaking down all the time.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

But life is full of different people and situations: some are good and some are bad. Unless you assume responsibility for your life, you\u2019ll always be at the mercy of those circumstances.<\/p>\n

Instead of blaming others for what\u2019s wrong in your life, focus on what you<\/strong> can do to make things better. Never sulk and try not to feel sorry for yourself too often. It\u2019s your responsibility to make yourself happy: nobody else\u2019s.<\/p>\n

3. Stop Seeking Stimulation<\/strong><\/p>\n

We live in a world of endless stimulation. Between movies, video games and the internet, something exciting\u2019s always going on. Sometimes, this makes us feel bored and restless when we run out of stuff to do.<\/p>\n

If you want to be happy, overcome this addiction. Develop the ability to enjoy life in its entirety<\/a> \u2013 even when the stimulation stops.<\/p>\n

Appreciate the sky you see on your way to work each day. Cherish each moment you spend with the people you love. Savor every bite of food you get to eat. Enjoying every experience will give you many new reasons to be happy.<\/p>\n

4. Take Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taking action is the logical consequence of assuming responsibility for your life (Point #2).<\/p>\n

When you want to lose weight \u2013 start jogging. Someone\u2019s being rude to you? Tell them to stop. If you\u2019re unhappy with your job, start looking for a new one. Get behind the steering wheel of your own life!<\/p>\n

This site has plenty of advice that will help you take action the smart way<\/a>. Educate yourself and commit to find happiness no matter what it takes. With enough hard work and dedication, you really can create the life you want.<\/p>\n

5. Expect Nothing<\/strong><\/p>\n

We expect others to treat us better than we treat them. We work out a few times and stress because we don\u2019t instantly look like models. We want to live like rockstars, ignoring the fact that only a few people reach that level of success.<\/p>\n

In short, we tend to have unreasonable expectations. The difference between what we feel entitled to and what we actually get is the source of much misery.<\/p>\n

Accept life in its entirety; stop thinking in terms of what should<\/em> be and accept what is<\/em>. When you live without entitlement, every good thing becomes a wonderful surprise. Even better, expecting nothing means never being disappointed.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the day, bad things will happen to you. You will have highs, lows and lots of mediums in your life. You\u2019re only human, just like everybody else.<\/p>\n

But follow the 5 tips in this post and you\u2019ll be well on your way to staying happy \u2013 no matter what happens.<\/p>\n

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Resource Box:<\/strong><\/p>\n

George P.H. helps people get more dates, find rock-solid confidence and turbocharge their lives with awesomeness at <\/em>The Man-Up Blog<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> You can also <\/em>tweet George<\/em><\/a> anytime \u2013 he\u2019d love to hear from you! <\/em><\/p>\n

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