How to Be Happy

And the dishes are piling up, the child is screaming at the top of his lungs, the bills are overdue, and you just want to drop to your knees and start crying too.

Have you ever been so unhappy, you'd like to yank out your hair out by the roots? Has the craziness of your daily obligations sucked the joy out of your life? Here is some advice on how to deal with life's responsibilities and substitute that hideous grimace with a pleasant smile.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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   Don't freak out! Chores will always be there and bills will always find a way in your mailbox. Make it a point to smile regardless of your financial situation.

2. 
    

   Play. If you have a child, you have a perfect reason to act like a goof. Take your every opportunity to play and laugh with your child and let your creativity flow.

3. 
    

   Get a hobby. Practice something you're good at and enjoy doing. Joy comes out of sharing your talents.

4. Never stop learning. There is so much to learn from and so much to do. How happy can you be stuck in the same old routine.

5. 
    

   Be helpful. It's a perfect way to embrace joy in your life. People will automatically feel GREAT about doing good onto others.

[janblom]

on 10/23/2009 Very constructive advice. I happen to practice them. Yippee

[ruf1950]

on 6/23/2009 "YET", not "YEST". Sheesh.

[ruf1950]

on 6/23/2009 As usual, Dazedaze is right on target! Yest another 5***** article. I need to go back and read my article on addictions; I'm addicted to reading you ;).

[kroshet]

on 5/15/2009 THIS IS A GREAT ARTILLE!!!

[HollyC]

on 5/13/2009 Great article on how live life happy! 5*