A
study by TNS Sofres showed that the three main keys to happiness of the
French in the 2000s were, in order : the family (52% ), children (48 %)
and healthy ( 47%).
Love , friends and recreation come next , working life as an engine of happiness involved in seventh position.
These
data show that the indicators of happiness are primarily focused on the
most personal part of the private sphere , the family and health.
From this observation, what actions and attitudes which is it appropriate to focus on?
Apply the "know thyself "
This is probably the most important advice we can give to be happy.
Compliance
with this injunction is indeed a key to be clear with yourself ,
knowing his qualities as its limits, a balanced judgment and distanced
about things.
No
of course not hide its flaws, it is always better to emphasize
qualities seeking all social , professional interpersonal situations
that value .
Happiness is built with strength , not his disabilities !
Learn to turn negatives into positives
If successful comforting , failures should not be an excuse for self- dévalorisatrices litanies.
Failures are opportunities to learn not to repeat behaviors or generators choice of stress, frustration and suffering.
Stay connected to the world
By
opening up to others, with curiosity , the individual mobilizes energy
that places it in a provision of creative spirit of well-being.
The temptation of isolation as the search for a "bubble" supposed to protect against external aggressions should be avoided.
These
strategies pursuit of happiness in a relationship minimalism version
hermit of modern times, almost always produce the opposite of the
expected result !
Always aim higher
Mobilize around personal goals to constantly progress whatever their age. The maintenance of the pleasure of the effort is the starting point to feel good about yourself .
Intellectual progress , physical progress , emotional progress ... all
progress are sources of satisfaction, and satisfaction all the source
of those little daily pleasures that transform our view of the world ,
people and our own existence .
Do not confuse optimism and happiness
Be happy , not be complacent . Cultivate a diehard optimism is to demonstrate a naivety close to silliness ...
Conflicts, accidents of life, loss of a loved one are realities that no one escapes .
Show
its ability to happiness is not to deny these realities donations , or
consider them unimportant, but rather to accept them as moments that
should make it stronger , more equipped to continue its existence in a
positive dynamic.