tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post3915100514798409786..comments2023-12-26T18:33:04.681-08:00Comments on Writability: How to Be HappyGabe (Ava Jae)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-29237925640286347892012-03-21T03:35:14.907-07:002012-03-21T03:35:14.907-07:00True
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only come from the way o...True <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.happinesspodcast.org" rel="nofollow">Happiness</a><br /> can<br /> only come from the way of the cross;Jesus is the only way for happiness!<br /> Happinessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-68995194982454446472012-03-04T05:24:17.404-08:002012-03-04T05:24:17.404-08:00I just follow these 3 rules and nothing can ever m...I just follow these 3 rules and nothing can ever make me unhappy http://howtofixstuff.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-be-happy-3-general-rules-of.htmlJulia Stellahttp://www.facebook.com/people/Julia-Stella/100003607382435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-33463621582645241262012-02-21T18:18:57.688-08:002012-02-21T18:18:57.688-08:00It's hard not to be in a good mood when you...It's hard not to be in a good mood when you're surrounded by smiling, happy people. Have to love what a difference a little smile can make. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-22157182805631387552012-02-21T12:32:56.640-08:002012-02-21T12:32:56.640-08:00I never used to think that smiling could effect ho...I never used to think that smiling could effect how I feel, but it does. I started noticing it a little over a year ago, when I took a job I hated. People were constantly making small talk, smiling in the halls, etc. and so I did too to fit in. <br />What a difference! Something about such a basic human connection is enough to lift your spirits. Thanks for sharing :)Maeve MC Murrayhttp://www.maevemcmurray.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-77351960222860205032012-02-20T19:39:31.753-08:002012-02-20T19:39:31.753-08:00Attitude and mindset are hugely important. You'...Attitude and mindset are <i>hugely</i> important. You're right--a positive mindset won't stop bad things from happening, but the way we interpret the things that happen make a big difference when it comes to how it affects our mood. Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-21858824314409650132012-02-20T19:37:49.603-08:002012-02-20T19:37:49.603-08:00It's something that's good to be conscious...It's something that's good to be conscious about--now that you know how smiling can affect your mood, see if you can try to make a conscious effort to smile more. I think you might like the results! :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-46266719531315051782012-02-20T19:36:42.160-08:002012-02-20T19:36:42.160-08:00Prayer, music, laughter and White Zinfandel--sound...Prayer, music, laughter and White Zinfandel--sounds like a winning combination. :DAva Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-63712313902911887102012-02-20T19:36:04.242-08:002012-02-20T19:36:04.242-08:00You're absolutely right--it's certainly no...You're absolutely right--it's certainly not always easy to fight the negativity, but the benefits of doing your best to maintain a positive attitude are well worth the effort. Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-10381566959922647612012-02-20T19:34:02.447-08:002012-02-20T19:34:02.447-08:00Act the way you want to feel--I like it. Do you fi...Act the way you want to feel--I like it. Do you find that that affects your mood (for example, helps you to feel interested when you're bored)? Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-41473171878061639072012-02-20T17:26:49.348-08:002012-02-20T17:26:49.348-08:00I tend to be very upbeat, but I realized a while a...I tend to be very upbeat, but I realized a while ago that a positive attitude didn't mean nothing bad would happen to me, but I'd see it in a different way. I have a friend who is likely to be let go from her job soon, and yet I know she HATES the job. The end of it means she'll have the freedom to find a job she truly loves instead.<br /><br />Attitude is EVERYTHING. Far more important than how much money you have or anything else. Cheryl Carvajalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-13085564634490426442012-02-20T16:16:46.984-08:002012-02-20T16:16:46.984-08:00OK I so need to smile more. I catch myself frowni...OK I so need to smile more. I catch myself frowning all day. Yikes! Turn this frown upside downjennie jacksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-18436969065582116732012-02-20T15:29:11.839-08:002012-02-20T15:29:11.839-08:00Thanks for sharing this post, Ava. We need all of ...Thanks for sharing this post, Ava. We need all of the positive reinforcement that we can get. I use prayer, music and laughter to get me through. Oh, and White Zin! ;)<br /><br />-Jimmyrapture22noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-69556458650867422002012-02-20T14:08:33.501-08:002012-02-20T14:08:33.501-08:00I totally agree with you. I try to be upbeat and s...I totally agree with you. I try to be upbeat and see the positive in most things. I see no point in being negative and wallowing... of course, it's not always so easy. It definitely is a great idea to start out the day by thinking of a few things to be grateful and happy about. I always say that if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all!!! :)Susihttp://bocafrau.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-67987575653076591352012-02-20T13:13:01.581-08:002012-02-20T13:13:01.581-08:00My favourite happiness mantra is to act the way I ...My favourite happiness mantra is to act the way I want to feel. Smiling, even if I'm not particularly happy is just one manifestation of this. I can also act enthusiastic (even if I'm not feeling particularly enthusiastic) and interested (even if I'm bored.) <br /><br />This may sound like acting rather than living, but I just had a good friend die suddenly at age 67 and I've concluded that life is too short to feel down much of the time.Daphne Gray-Granthttp://www.publicationcoach.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-9372137781488367512012-02-20T11:30:12.827-08:002012-02-20T11:30:12.827-08:00I don't know that this was a spiritual post, p...I don't know that this was a spiritual post, per say, but I'll give you that it's a little different from the norm. :) <br /><br />I certainly agree that surrounding yourself with happy people definitely helps when it comes to bringing up your mood. It can be very difficult to remain in high spirits when you're surrounded by pessimists. Very good point!Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-1392755572058800442012-02-20T11:17:06.333-08:002012-02-20T11:17:06.333-08:00Oh, Ava, a spiritual post? ^^
There's one imp...Oh, Ava, a spiritual post? ^^<br /><br />There's one important factor in being happy you didn't mention. At least, in my opinion. <br /><br />I think I'm a rather happy person. I'm quite optimistic, a bit naive from time to time. However, I can't fully control my level of happiness. Even when I work towards that positive attitude you are talking about, it can be disturbed. You're not alone, there are other humans you have to interact with. I don't know how it works with other people, but if I'm surrounded by pessimistic people I tend to feel down myself. I need happy people around me to feel good myself (or I need to be alone if I'm already happy). JFeijtenhttp://writersdraft.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com