Happiness Tips - what makes you happy?

Passion, Swings & Pink Helmets

It's old news I know, but the BBC still have their page of Happiness Tips, collated back in 2006 to coincide with their series The Science of Happiness, up on their website.

We all want to be happy and we all have different ways of finding happiness - and this group of respondents is no different. 

Click through and have a read when you get a moment. For now, here are 3 that stand out for me:

"How to be happy - this advice was given to me many years ago by a man I consider to be a genius at being happy:

• Cultivate a passion
• Be part of something bigger than yourself
• Avoid introspection
• Don't resist change
• Live for the moment
• Audit your happiness
• Play the part and be happy! "

Bob Yeldham, Wales

"I'm 49 years old and a company director with far too much to worry me. I went for a mind-clearing walk through a wood the other day and, in a clearing, I spotted a home-made swing slung from the high branches of an old oak tree. After a quick check to be sure no-one was watching, I got on board and had the best 10 minutes of fun I've had all year. I left feeling astonishingly happier. I hope it's still there this weekend!"

Neil Hardie, Scotland

"I replaced my black cycle helmet with a bright pink one. People used to look a bit scared when I cycled up to them, now the sight of a fat lady on a bike makes them smile."

Sue, Wales

I'm already doing most of the things mentioned in Bob's list, so perhaps I should invest in a swing and a pink cycle helmet!  But what I really want to know, is what do you do that makes you happy? Please do share... simply click on the 'Comments' link below to leave your own happiness tips.

Comments

[Marion]

Hi Julia

I feel happy when I stop to acknowledge the 'insignificant' things in my life. I always thank God for my day as I switch off my bedside light. We only have to see some of the images and news in the papers to realise how blessed WE are.

I feel deliriously happy when I'm skiing and it's a bit like that guy in your post jumping onto that swing. Skiing - and falling over in soft powdery snow - is child's play for grown-ups.

I feel happy when I'm with my favourite friends who love me through thick and thin, when times are good and when life goes belly up. Whether we're crying or more often laughing, it is wonderful to feel loved.

I feel happy when my kitchen's clean.

I could go on all day but I also feel happy when I'm working so back to work I go.

Beautiful blog, I feel happy when I'm blogging too.

Marion x