Comments on: 11 Simple Steps to Greater Happiness Now http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/ Wisdom from Outside the Box Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:32:04 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Book of Wisdom – 101 Posts for the All-Around Balanced Life | Balance In Me http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-6730 The Book of Wisdom – 101 Posts for the All-Around Balanced Life | Balance In Me Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:51:59 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-6730 [...] 11 steps to greater happiness now [...] [...] 11 steps to greater happiness now [...]

]]> By: Dr. Frank Bonkowski http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5735 Dr. Frank Bonkowski Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:05:09 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-5735 I would add a 12th step: develop inner security. Writing in "Inner Security and Infinite Wealth: Merging Self Worth and Net Worth, " Jared Rosen and Stuart Zimmerman state: “In a state of inner security, you are at peace regardless of the external reality. You have a strong and ever-growing sense of self-love and self-worth. You are free, free as your will, to feel and to love as completely as you are able in the moment. You have trust and faith that this moment is perfect, even with its seeming imperfections. You know you are no longer bound by the past. Your trust and faith are so great that you are free from worry about the future.” For more on happiness, see http://www.happiness-after-midlife.com. .-= Dr. Frank Bonkowski´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.happiness-after-midlife.com/midlife-crisis-coping-blog.html#How's-your-M.Q.?" rel="nofollow">Nov 30, How's your M.Q.?</a> =-. I would add a 12th step: develop inner security. Writing in “Inner Security and Infinite Wealth: Merging Self Worth and Net Worth, ” Jared Rosen and Stuart Zimmerman state:
“In a state of inner security, you are at peace regardless of the external reality. You have a strong and ever-growing sense of self-love and self-worth. You are free, free as your will, to feel and to love as completely as you are able in the moment. You have trust and faith that this moment is perfect, even with its seeming imperfections. You know you are no longer bound by the past. Your trust and faith are so great that you are free from worry about the future.” For more on happiness, see http://www.happiness-after-midlife.com.
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]]> By: Luke Francis http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5165 Luke Francis Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:48:49 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-5165 Jonathan, Another great and inspiring article, you are truly a sage my friend and I think the world is a lot better place for your contributions to it. Best Wishes Luke Jonathan,
Another great and inspiring article, you are truly a sage my friend and I think the world is a lot better place for your contributions to it.
Best Wishes
Luke

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5149 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:39:16 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-5149 Hi Wayne, I think the very thoughts you just mentioned are the primary motivator behind the "simplify" movement. We are only capable of wearing so many hats before things turn hectic. I have probably said it 10,000 times, but balance is always the hardest thing. When we are out of balance, even beneficial things like productivity can become a consuming fire. Life is a balancing act. Hi Wayne, I think the very thoughts you just mentioned are the primary motivator behind the “simplify” movement. We are only capable of wearing so many hats before things turn hectic. I have probably said it 10,000 times, but balance is always the hardest thing. When we are out of balance, even beneficial things like productivity can become a consuming fire. Life is a balancing act.

]]> By: Wayne http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5148 Wayne Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:08:16 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-5148 Hi Jonathan- Thanks for the kind welcome, As a follow-up to this very informative thread, I would also add that many people are so busy with their lives, goals and aspirations that we forget to enjoy the moment-NOW. When you look at this way-the NOW is all we have at the moment.Yesterday was a cancelled check, today is hard cold cash, and tomorrow is a promissory note-tomorow is not guaranteed for anyone of us. I think by being thankful and appreciative of where you are at the moment in your life's journey is very important in your pursuit of happiness. Sometimes-it's not the destination but the "journey" itself. Best- Wayne Remember: “The only Unfulfilled Goals in Your Life are the Ones you Never Attempt” Hi Jonathan-

Thanks for the kind welcome,

As a follow-up to this very informative thread, I would also add that many people are so busy with their lives, goals and aspirations that we forget to enjoy the moment-NOW. When you look at this way-the NOW is all we have at the moment.Yesterday was a cancelled check, today is hard cold cash, and tomorrow is a promissory note-tomorow is not guaranteed for anyone of us.

I think by being thankful and appreciative of where you are at the moment in your life’s journey is very important in your pursuit of happiness. Sometimes-it’s not the destination but the “journey” itself.

Best-

Wayne

Remember: “The only Unfulfilled Goals in Your Life are the Ones you Never Attempt”

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5137 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:58:54 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-5137 Hi Ching Ya, I totally agree, counting our blessings definitely has a way of adjusting our perspective. Thanks so much for the kind words, they really mean a lot and I and very grateful for your appreciation. Hi Ching Ya, I totally agree, counting our blessings definitely has a way of adjusting our perspective. Thanks so much for the kind words, they really mean a lot and I and very grateful for your appreciation.

]]> By: Ching Ya http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5121 Ching Ya Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:15:05 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-5121 A very heart warming and encouraging post. I agree many times we are busy looking but not realizing the happiness we're already owning. That's the saddest part of all. Whenever I feel depressed, quiet down and pray, while try to think about the blessings I have experienced. When rationality is not with us, it's easy to be sucked into negativity and be miserable. Happiness starts from mindset. Thanks for sharing, Jonathan. You're very good in this and I'm glad to put you in self-development experts' list. ^^ @wchingya Social/Blogging Tracker .-= Ching Ya´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wchingya/~3/2HEzzdVv1Qw/seesmic-desktop-first-twitter-lists-integration.html" rel="nofollow">Seesmic Desktop Is Ahead of the Game with Twitter Lists Integration</a> =-. A very heart warming and encouraging post. I agree many times we are busy looking but not realizing the happiness we’re already owning. That’s the saddest part of all. Whenever I feel depressed, quiet down and pray, while try to think about the blessings I have experienced. When rationality is not with us, it’s easy to be sucked into negativity and be miserable. Happiness starts from mindset. Thanks for sharing, Jonathan. You’re very good in this and I’m glad to put you in self-development experts’ list. ^^

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]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5117 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:40:08 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-5117 Thanks Oscar, you actually mentioned the key thought, "in every moment." Happiness only happens in real time. If we focus on the moment, and find happiness there, those moments will add up. Thanks Oscar, you actually mentioned the key thought, “in every moment.” Happiness only happens in real time. If we focus on the moment, and find happiness there, those moments will add up.

]]> By: Oscar - freestyle mind http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5099 Oscar - freestyle mind Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:51:07 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-5099 Great list Jonathan! I highly believe we can increase happiness in every moment, and your list is helpful. .-= Oscar - freestyle mind´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreestyleMind/~3/Or9GHyb6Fp8/" rel="nofollow">Habit #5 – The Do Habit</a> =-. Great list Jonathan! I highly believe we can increase happiness in every moment, and your list is helpful.
Oscar – freestyle mind´s last blog ..Habit #5 – The Do Habit My ComLuv Profile

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-simple-steps-to-greater-happiness-now/comment-page-1/#comment-5097 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:58 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=2382#comment-5097 Hi Vin, that is so true. The search for happiness has gotten way out of bounds. You emphasized something so important here. Life doesn't need to be complicated to be happy and rewarding. In fact, the exact opposite is usually true. Thank you my friend! Hi Vin, that is so true. The search for happiness has gotten way out of bounds. You emphasized something so important here. Life doesn’t need to be complicated to be happy and rewarding. In fact, the exact opposite is usually true. Thank you my friend!

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