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4 Ways To Live A Happier Life

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Personal Development, Personal Growth
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“The happiness of one’s own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul, one must try it include, as necessary to one’s own happiness, the happiness of others.”- Paramahansa Yogananda

Happiness is not what you keep; it is what you give to other people. When it comes to your own happiness, you are responsible for making yourself happy. Happiness is a make-it-yourself business. Remember, you cannot find happiness by doing the wrong things. You cannot find happiness by thinking the wrong thoughts. If you want to find your own happiness, you must think well.

To live a happier life, here are some strategies for you:

Believe in the glory of God

When you believe in the glory of God, nothing can touch you. If you are going to reach your highest potential in your life, you have got to believe in the glory of God. Charles Spurgeon said, “Nothing is able to damage the glory of God.” If nothing can damage the glory of God, nothing can damage you.

Focus on what you have

You cannot find happiness if you do not focus on what makes you really happy. Wealth comes from enjoying what you have. Wealth doesn’t come from chasing what you don’t have. It is what you have right now that is going to make you really happy.

You cannot see what you have if you do not focus on it. In the words of Charles Spurgeon, “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” You can make space for happiness by enjoying what you have.

Do not forget to love yourself

Even if you don’t focus on what you have, even if you don’t slow down to enjoy what you have, but do not forget to love yourself, to give yourself true love. Soren Kierkegaard said, “Above all do not forget your duty to love yourself.” Do not let the fear of other people’s opinions of you stop you from loving yourself. If you cannot love yourself, no one can love you.

Be patient with yourself

Be patient with yourself. Slow down to enjoy the good life. Stop running. Life is not about running; it is about you. It is about spending time with yourself. It is about listening to your inner voice. Soren Kierkegaard said, “Most men pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it.” Carl Rogers said, “The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.” Do you agree with Carl Rogers?

6 Ways To Stay True To Yourself

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Personal Development, Personal Growth
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No matter what is going on in your life, you must stay true to yourself. Even if people don’t believe in you, you must believe in yourself. Even if people don’t believe in your dreams, you must believe in your dreams. You must do whatever you can to connect with yourself. Why is that? Because, according to Pearl Bailey, “You never find yourself until you face the truth.” You will never find your true self until you connect with your real self.

If you really want to stay true to yourself, why not try these strategies:

You must understand who you are

There is nothing you cannot achieve in life if you are true to yourself. The worst thing you can do to yourself is to cheat yourself. Do not cheat your life. Even if no one is watching you, but you are watching yourself. According to Soren Kierkegaard, “Not until a person has inwardly understood himself and then sees the course he is to take does his life gain peace and meaning.” If you do not understand yourself, you really can’t pursue your purpose in life.

You must NOT deceive yourself

“Let people judge me as they please- I can deceive them, but I cannot deceive myself.”– Leo Tolstoy

You can deceive other people, but you can’t deceive yourself. No matter what you are going through in your life, you must not cheat yourself. Be true to yourself. You are where you are for a reason. Whether people like where you are or not, don’t worry about it. Focus on where you are going. That is what matters. Charles Spurgeon once said, “Beware of no man more than of yourself; we carry our worst enemies within us.”

You must study your own heart

Follow your heart. If you want to know what is going on in your heart, you must study it. If you want to know what is going on around you, you must study your own heart. Because there is nothing you cannot change if you have the courage to change what goes into your mind. According to Charles Spurgeon, “If a person doesn’t study the human heart, he cannot be a wise person.” So if you want to stay true to yourself, you must study your own heart.

You must “follow the voice of your heart”

You can. You will. And you must “follow the voice of your heart.” It is not easy, but you can do it. It is important to follow what you know than what you don’t know. You know yourself. You know what you want. You know what you want for yourself. Then what are you still waiting for? If you want to grow, if you want to do well in your life, you must grow the courage to “follow the voice of your heart.” Wilhelm Reich said, “Follow the voice of your heart, even if it leads you off the path of timid souls. Do not become hard and embittered, even if life tortures you at times. There is only one thing that counts: to live one’s life well and happily.”

You must “see yourself as you really are”

“See yourself as you really are.“- Wilhelm Reich

To stay true to yourself is to have the courage to be comfortable with yourself. Do not fear yourself. You are a great person. No matter where you are in your life, you are there for a reason. Do not rush. Your time is coming. If you want to achieve success, you must have the courage to look at yourself. You must have the courage to love yourself. You must have the courage to live your life.