Daily Happiness Tips

“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”-Alexander Graham Bell

Making decisions is an integral part of life…a hallmark of being human. Some may even argue that at times making a wrong decision is better than having no decision at all for life does not wait for anyone and the earth doesn’t stop turning.

Therefore, whether it was given much thought or just a spur of the moment choice, a decision made is a decision made and one must not wallow in regrets about the outcome. If it turns out well, then wonderful! If not, then acknowledge and learn from it. Decisions made belong to the past, which cannot be changed so regretfulness is pointless.

“Forget regret, or life is yours to miss.” -Jonathan Larson

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In our everyday lives, we are unconsciously keeping a lot of grudges. To live a life without grudges is easier said than done but we should try. Let us start by pondering upon the following suggestions:

(1) accept the things you cannot change, (2) never regret decisions you have made, (3) always love what you got and remember what you had, (4) always forgive and learn from mistakes, (5) don’t set your expectations too high, (6) love deeply and forgive quickly, and (7) laugh as often as you can. These will be discussed individually in the next daily happiness tips.

Take note that the heaviest thing we can carry is a grudge and having lots of it will make life unbearable. Remove grudges one by one and observe how light and easy life can be. Be grudge-free and be happy!