{"id":60819,"date":"2011-07-29T16:00:38","date_gmt":"2011-07-29T16:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/wholeliving\/?p=60819"},"modified":"2011-08-09T19:07:44","modified_gmt":"2011-08-09T19:07:44","slug":"happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/wholeliving\/2011\/07\/happiness.html","title":{"rendered":"Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I make an effort to wake up happy each morning.<\/p>\n

Even though I am a naturally optimistic person, for me happiness is a choice I make. Thats not to say that I don’t have less than perfect days, but the important thing is to not dwell on the negative.<\/p>\n

How I choose happiness this week:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– By accepting support\/assistance from others ( I have a hurt back\/neck )<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Keeping up with my 15-20 minute walk everyday and neck exercises ( it feels good to take care of yourself )<\/strong><\/p>\n

– By spending time with friends ( even when my neck was hurting )<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Holding my elderly pet for just a little longer in the am\/pm hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Keeping a running task list and crossing one task of that list each day!<\/strong><\/p>\n

All of these things have made my life a little ( or alot ) better this week, and have brought me happiness. I think it’s important to seek\u00a0 joy in the little things and be patient with yourself.<\/p>\n

How do you choose happiness?<\/p>\n

More on happiness:<\/p>\n

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\nFill up on happiness<\/a><\/p>\n

Why some people are happier than others<\/a><\/p>\n

Uplifting quotes about joy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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