Welcome to part two of my guide. In part one we looked at things which largely concerned you and your inner workings. It’s true that you’re a huge part in making you happy but you’re not the only factor and in this second and final part we’re going to have a look at outside influences and how you can harness them in terms of your own happiness and wellbeing.
1. Always Assume The Best
This is a tricky one, one I struggle with myself on a daily basis. Not everyone’s out to get us but our minds can be a little diseased in this regard. Paranoia begets paranoia and the more you dwell on these unpleasant thoughts the more they’re going to sprout roots and grow. Ignore them and they’ll wilt and die.
Chances are your friends aren’t out to hurt you so trust in them until they give you reason not to. You cannot go through life convinced everyone is going to screw you over!
2. Laughter is the Best Medicine
If fun doesn’t come readily to you then make your own. Laughter lessens stress levels and has been shown to have positive benefits in a wide variety of aspects of our lives. Even forced laughter can work, try a forced belly laugh right now. Not a little titter but a deep, resounding laugh which comes from deep within you. There’s a kind of yoga which is entirely based around this form of forced laughter and it’s been greatly beneficial to a huge array of people.
3. Apology Accepted
Apologise if you’re in the wrong or if you’ve hurt someone. This is a good way of showing compassion and make your friend aware that you care about their emotional state and that you’d never upset them intentionally. Sometimes just the word ‘sorry’ can defuse a tense situation or mend a long-growing rift. Don’t over-apologise though, you’ll end up cheapening your own words.
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