Universal Truths
Place your hope and energy into what works
When we place our hope and energy into the things that have proven to make us happier, we get better results. We may think “we already know that.” Gentle reminders help keep these simple ideas at the front of our minds as daily life brings distractions and obstacles to pull us away.
Connect with many friends connect who appreciate who you are
Live by your sense of purpose and meaning to pursue your life path
Enjoy work or other activity where you can be fully engaged
Take time to appreciate simple pleasures and savoring them as much as possible
Create and achieve goals that add to your quality of life
By acting on simple ways of feeling, loving, being peaceful and joyous, you will probably experience a lot more pleasure in your life.
Know healthy and effective ways to overcome pain. Suffering does not need to be a constant companion. (a few examples could be take a nature break, call a friend, treat yourself with a special meal)
Changing how you feel gives a lot more energy for pursuing what is really important.
True happiness has much more to do with how much you help and give to other people than what you try to get for yourself.
Be a “learner” instead of “knower”
Truly happy people, together share many common values, methods, ideas and attitudes.
Put your hope in the right places - things that matter to you!