Happy: Finding joy in every day and letting go of perfect

I get angry when I feel OUT of control, whereas I could choose not to feel the anger and be instantly IN control.

Even though these overriding feelings may seem like they’re running the show, if you make changes, you can learn to live with your natural Achilles heel without letting them take over.

I think the first step is working out WHY you jump to that reaction.

When someone says something untrue or mean about me I can again choose to use that millisecond of time to delve back to where this is really hurting. I’m taking it personally rather than seeing that the person who is judging me is perhaps just lashing out due to their own issues.

ask yourself how bad would it be if you just sat with those feelings and made peace with them,

If you know there is room for change, then what is stopping you?

Decide which tiny stepping stones can set you in the right direction, but won’t feel like a shock to the system.

focusing on the positives, and learning to accept the parts of life you can’t change, is the road that will lead you to a happier life.

I’ve been able to see that the things that really make me happy are so simple, yet sometimes we tend to overlook them. I’m just grateful to wake up in the morning and be healthy, surrounded by my friends and family, have a roof over my head, food on my table and clothes on my back.

we will always experience negative people and situations, but the key is to be able to see what can be learnt from them and to be aware and brave enough to remove

Give yourself a chance to make the choice about how to react to a situation.

Make the choice to see the positive rather than the negative in situations.

When we use our minds in a positive way we can dream, act and create with ease.

We have to be able to adapt to what is taking shape around us.

Make a change. Stop looking at something that makes you feel bad.

Don’t let your mind’s worry and fear take over.

Breathe fully, and breathe deeply. Inhaling peace, and exhaling tension.

Whatever your creative outlet is, do it often, do it with joy and feel the bliss.

having the awareness that you know you feel a little freaked out is a great start. Then you can take some deep breaths and get back to knowing that you’ll be okay if you slow that heart rate down and act from a place of calm.

Never be afraid to ask for help.