10 Ways to Find Happiness

It is strange that we are getting more and more unhappy as we gain more material goods, higher education, and a longer lifespan.

Happiness does not rely solely on material goods, knowledge, and long life.

One college lecturer mentioned that Nigeria was one of the most corrupted countries in the world. However, they were the happiest people on Earth. It seemed so strange to us that corruption and happiness co-existed.

The Nigerians obviously did not find happiness through corruption.

The lesson is that happiness is independent on money, material possessions, love, superior medical treatment, and knowledge.

Let us learn from the lifestyle of the happiest people on Earth to find happiness.

1. Do not think too much. Nigerians are notorious for living in the present, and never worry about the future. We are not happy, since we think too much.

2. Maintaining close relationship is important. Nigerians have a very closely knitted family network.
As long as we accept people for what they are, we can find happiness in our relationships with others.

3. Decide to be a happy person. Make a choice to live happily. Let nothing stress you to death.

4. Choose to be grateful for what you have. As long as you are alive and kicking, that is happiness. You can choose to be grateful for your job, your food, your house, your car, your pet and so on. The Nigerians are so poor, yet they are so appreciative of what they have.

5. Reduce your dosage of bad news.
There is no need to how many people died from cancer. You need to know about cancer prevention and healthy eating.

6. A religious connection helps you to find happiness. It is good to learn different ways of looking at life. It is good to have a strong belief in the meaning of life.

7. Manage your time well. Time management means scheduling, setting goals, planning, prioritizing and relaxation.

You need time to simply relax and do nothing. A kid can stare at the moving fan for hours. That is a form of happiness.

8. Have the courage to laugh heartily. Some of us exercise self-restraint and forget about playing the fool. It is good to let go, and laugh. Having the courage to laugh heartily brings happiness.

9. Find a means of expressing your thoughts, feelings, friendship, and passion. The Nigerians love to sing. That is a form of expressing their happiness.

You can anger management. Children have the freedom to throw toys to release frustration. You cannot grab the chair and throw it across the room when you are at work. However, you can go for strenuous exercise to release your anger and frustration.

10. Hard work brings a sense of personal satisfaction.
You can find happiness from your passion. Many gamers find satisfaction and happiness from playing online games. You can enjoy a few hours of slaying dragons. However, do not get addicted to the game.

Money can buy happiness in some ways. However, it does not mean that a billionaire is happier than a millionaire is.

A passionate blogger from Singapore. Personal finance is about making money, saving money, spending money and investing money.

Rich in every sense is about my desire to be rich in every possible ways, not just in monetary term.

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