5 Tips to Be Happier

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Education & Training with Referral Maker Real Estate CRM

Would you like to be happier this instant? The good news is that happiness is within reach every second of the day. You don’t need to be richer, thinner or have the latest gadgets and toys to be happy. Happiness is a state of mind. It’s a choice that you make every day and a by-product of your daily habits. Happy people are more successful than their peers, enjoy stronger social connections and deal with stress better than others. Are you ready to be happier? Start right this instant with these tips:

Choose to be happy. Happiness is a choice we make every day. When you wake up in the morning, be excited to see what the day will bring. If problems arise, see them as challenges meant to strengthen your resolve not as insurmountable obstacles. Each moment you’re presented with an opportunity to be happy—seize that opportunity.

Adopt a happy attitude. Some people seem to have been born with a happy disposition. They smile readily and can inject positivity and optimism into any situation. But, happiness isn’t genetic. It takes practice, time and a change in perspective to achieve a happy attitude. According to happiness expert, Shawn Achor, “If the brain can be imprinted with a negative pattern, it can be imprinted with a positive pattern.” Work to reprogram your brain to think positively and you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of a happier disposition.

Practice every day. Happiness takes commitment. Whether you read a positive affirmation throughout the day, keep a gratitude journal or constantly fight negative thoughts with positive ones, make an effort to assume and maintain a happy, positive attitude. Referral Maker® real estate CRM can help you stay on top of your happiness habits. Incorporate your gratitude journal into your daily to-do list and enjoy the benefits of a happier disposition.

 

Comments (22)

Ed Silva
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

A long time ago I had my priorities pointed out and live my life in a much ore positive way now. Happiness is appreciating what we have and enjoying those around us.

Sep 26, 2014 06:53 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Happiness can be created in our thinking and by making a choice. Joy is harder!

Sep 26, 2014 07:29 AM
Christi Farrington
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
~ Your representative in Fairfield County, CT

Ah, what a great post; thank you!  I totally agree and appreciate every word you wrote. We have a choice; I choose to be happy! 

Sep 26, 2014 08:24 AM
Laura Foreman
Referral Maker Real Estate CRM - Carlsbad, CA
Copywriter, Buffini & Company

Great points, everyone! Thanks for commenting!

Sep 26, 2014 08:27 AM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Looking at life through positive lenses allows us to be beacons of light for others.  I am hearing Bobby McFerrin's song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy," right now!

Sep 26, 2014 11:21 AM
Derrick Guevremont
Counselor Realty of Rochester - Rochester, MN
Rochester MN Homes for Sale

#6.  Make more money.

Sep 26, 2014 11:21 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Fighting off negative with positive is a skill. Eliminating unnecessary drama makes for a more positive environment also.

Sep 26, 2014 12:52 PM
Kimo Jarrett
WikiWiki Realty - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Happiness is also a spiritual discretion, fearlessness and confidence utilizing a positive attitude to resolve challenges with opportunities to improve, change or adapt to circumstances with exciting and daring solutions. You can choose optimism or pessimism to start your day, everyday, so it's your choice, isn't it?

Sep 26, 2014 04:40 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Most everyting in life is actually a choice even if we think its random selection of us.

Sep 26, 2014 10:56 PM
Chris Lima
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
Local or Global-Allow me to open doors for you.

A positive attitude is THE most important and necessary accessory! If we can find the positive message even in a perceived negative situation, it makes all the difference.  It's all about perception and the choice to be happy!  Thanks for this post.

Sep 28, 2014 06:12 AM
John Dotson
Preferred Properties of Highlands, Inc. - Highlands, NC - Highlands, NC
The experience to get you to the other side!

Attitude, Attitude, Attitude...  It is everything!!

Great post.

Sep 28, 2014 08:57 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Very good tips Laura. Congratulations on being featured too. I am glad I read your post and look forward to more fine words.

Sep 29, 2014 11:51 AM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I think a key to being happy is being outward focus and trying to make others happy.  I do like your message here. 

Sep 29, 2014 10:12 PM
Laura Foreman
Referral Maker Real Estate CRM - Carlsbad, CA
Copywriter, Buffini & Company

Thanks for the comments, everyone!

Sep 30, 2014 12:26 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

For sure, I choose to be happy at this moment.

Sep 30, 2014 03:21 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

When it comes to happiness I've always had a fake it til you make it attitude when seems to work

Oct 01, 2014 02:51 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

The term in the Bible and in Church is Peace and Joy.  Not all things can back us happy, but we can find peace where we are at and take Joy in life.

Oct 02, 2014 05:02 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Happiness is a choice and an attitude. There is something that we can always be thankful for.

Oct 05, 2014 07:57 AM
Winston Heverly
Winston Realty, Inc. - Atlantis, FL
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

This was a wonderful read, glad I came across it in the archives. Thanks for sharing.

Mar 31, 2015 02:51 PM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
Good Company Real Estate - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Laura - Thanks for sharing this. We all do have a choice on our outlook on things, and there is no sense going through life with a negative attitude.

Jun 06, 2015 03:58 PM

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