Getting Started

Become more self-aware

Learn to control anger and

jealousy

These emotions are a natural part of life, but if you constantly feel angry or jealous toward others, you are going to have a difficult time finding happiness.

This is about standing in the

other person's shoes and

realizing what place this

person is coming from (pain,

fear, loss, etc.). Remember that

everybody has his or her own

struggles and insecurities;

understanding this will help

you be more sensitive toward

other peoples' feelings, learn to

bond with others, and feel less

isolated. And practicing

empathy will help you to treat

others as you would like to be

treated.

Show people that you care

Did you know that some people are actually too shy to be nice? Don't be afraid to tell somebody that you love them or care deeply for them.

Be appreciative.

Stop spending a lot of your time obsessing over the things you wish you had. Instead, count and appreciate the things you do have. You might be surprised if you actually focus on what is already good and helpful in your life. Chasing dreams can sometimes lose you the sight of what's already before you.

Give to others.

Not everybody can afford to

donate thousands of dollars

to their favorite charity, but

that doesn't mean you can't

make small contributions to

help those in need.

Choosing the Right Path

Explore your talents.

Do what you love

Practice self-control

Life must be a balance between work and play. If you constantly indulge in pleasures like partying or eating sweets, you will eventually become bored with life and nothing will satisfy you. Instead, indulge in these things periodically so that you will truly appreciate them.

Thank people who help you along the way.

Not only is it courteous to thank others, it will help you become more appreciative and to learn see the capacity for good in other people.

If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.William J. Clinton

In my life I've learned that true happiness comes from giving. Helping others along the way makes you evaluate who you are. I think that love is what we're all searching for. I haven't come across anyone who didn't become a better person through love.