Cultivating Happiness

We always seem to want those things we don't have. Moreover, we are often convinced that if we had those things we want so badly, we would finally be happy. The truth is that  happiness is an attitude. It's not something created by outside circumstances, but instead is completely within your control. Nothing will give you a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness, unless you cultivate happiness consciously. Below are some simple yet specific steps you can take to cultivate happiness.

Create a sense of gratitude for what you have, for what is working, for what is wonderful and sweet in you life. A morning or evening gratitude list, can do wonders for helping you feel grateful.

Identify the small things in life that make you feel good, and do one daily. A short walk, a few minutes of writting in your journal, s short meditation, watching the sunset... whatever,  will improve you outlook on life.

Reading inspirational materiality can help to be reminded of positive thoughts and positive attitudes. Get a small book of positive, inspirational thoughts and keep it by your desk. Read one or two thoughts each day.

Is the glass half or full? Life works better when the glass is half full regardless of your life status.