Thursday, October 11, 2012

Powered by Happy Book

     While I was just writing my previous post, I saw this email sent to me. I thought I can share it.
Basically, it's the summary of what was discussed in a meeting, which I did not attend, as I am a contractor. And, the meeting is something which contractors are not invited for. Am glad that I got to see the summary. It is the summary of the main points explained in a book called 'Powered by Happy book'. What I understand is, these are the things one can do to stay happy. And I think that I saw this mail in the right time. I myself should put into action these points. So, here is what the mails says: 


  • Create your own definition of Happiness 
    • Have you ever stopped to think about what Happiness means to you?
  • Choose happiness and make it Happen
    •  If you are not happy, make decision to remedy it.
  • Avoid what hold your Happiness hostage
    • Minimizing worry and negative thoughts
    • Spend too much time worrying about problems, complaining about them, or simply avoiding them, when we could confront them and move on. Need to separate fact from ficiton
  • Hang with a gang that gets it
    • Being around negative people can not only affect your attitude but also how others see you.
  • Dump the to-do list and start an I-Wish list
    • Your to-do list might change daily, but your wish list will bring you back to your big-picture life goals
  • Take the "Un" out of "UnHappy" and be grateful
    • Instead of thinking about all the things that could go wrong, think about all the things that are going right
  • Make a high-yield happiness investment
    • Think about the happiness you get when you help others
  • Oh, Happy day- Get your happiness on the calendar now!
    • Make sure to include fun events on your calendar and not just work items
  • When all else fails, just laugh
    • "Laughter is the best medicine". Be able to laugh at yourself.
  • Pack your happiness and take it to work
PS: This is all worded my Terry, except for presenting them in an order on my blog.

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