What you can do to be a HAPPIER person?
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
Philippines
July 5, 2011 11:58pm CST
Life is always been tough. I wanted to be happy. I wanted to have what other people has that could make them happy. But it's not that easy. Why is it some rich people aren't happy even they have all the things they wanted. Why is it there are people with enough income and live in a simple way are happier than those who receive million salary. I believe money is not everything. But why is it that it's hard to find contentment in everything. Why is it hard to be happy. Why people often find it hard to live life in a simple way. Why we have to compete with the modern generation? Do you think that you already have what life could give you? Can you live life the way like it was before the modern technologies arises? What have you done to be happy? And what did you do to find contentment with your own life now? What's the secret of those people with a wilder smile even in toughest day? Please share your ideas and experiences. Maybe through your memories it will create a deep impact with in me and I will also remember those days why I am happy and contented. Thank you for sharing..(^_^)..
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
6 Jul 11
Life sure is difficult for many and sometimes I do wonder why more for some then others. What I do is remember all of my blessings, and though I am not perfect as I do have a tendency to remember constantly all the stresses in life and fail at remaining happy.
I do try as hard as I can to remember that both of my children are healthy and alive, as well as myself. This reminds me that many others are not as blessed as we are and that in itself reminds me to forget what depresses me sometimes. Though the others I do try to keep them in prayer so that someday they too can also be happy as well.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
That hit me. You're very very right. I should always remember that I'm still bless because I'm not struggling really hard like other people who spend their time in the bed striving just to live one or two more days. I should also think that I should be happy because a have a daughter who is just 2 year old but is been very funny, loving and guess she's even matures, because there we're time that I cried then she will tell me to stop crying and even wiped my tears to think that she is very young. I am thankful I am here in mylot because I meet great people like you and other whom I could ask for advices and share my experiences.. thank to you.
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
That depends on how you define happiness.
Some people find happiness with simple and peaceful life.
While some people find it hard to live and happy with simple life,so they want a luxurious one and lavish kind of like and that is what they consider happiness.
We can find happiness in many things and in different forms.
I find happiness when i make other people happy.
I also find happiness when i can afford to buy myself a shoes that i really like to buy 
I find happiness in few simple things,and i also find happiness in some luxury.
So,it depends on how one define and sees happiness.
I find happiness in few simple things,and i also find happiness in some luxury.
So,it depends on how one define and sees happiness.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
not actually a shopaholic dear,but i am a bit addicted to shoes than clothes
my friend loves shoes too and she said that shoes is one of her source of happiness 
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
I think their secret is thinking positively all the time, even in struggle. Positive thinking sounds a bit crazy but I think it actually works. It affects your entire system that you start to feel happier and optimistic even though you are in need or in trouble. Most times you'll formulate more useful solutions to problems instead of rushing things out and committing further mistakes.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Most definitely. I also find it very helpful when it comes to physical aspects. Whenever you're feeling down, you can always speculate why. If you can't find out why you're so gloomy, you can then use it as a turning point to make yourself feel better.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
@frontvisions:Can you site even one bad experience you had once but you still think positively and everything went out well.? Being a positive thinker is not really a habit of me, but I will always try to live positively.
@rameshchow (4426)
• India
6 Jul 11
Helping gives me happiness. I can help to my friends and to others who needs my helps. I can do my level best to them, by giving financial support, mental support. I spend some time with my friends. I will full priority to my family and friends.
To help to a person, we do not need any relation.
@rameshchow (4426)
• India
7 Jul 11
responsibilities can give some duties, in that stage we have to leave some enjoy...
have to work hard and win our goal. All the very best my friend.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
I guess that's what I need too, a friend like you. I miss hanging with friends, family and other people that can make me burst to tears. I'm maybe busy thinking of the future. I have to enjoy life too but the problem is I'm too occupied with my responsibilities..
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@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
8 Jul 11
Yes I want to work hard so I can ripe my fruits and be happy with it.. Achievement also would mean great satisfaction and happiness.
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
6 Jul 11
Happiness is a choice, just like anything else. If you want to be happy, then choose it and do something about it. Our conditions in life shouldn't dictate our predispositions in life. We need to choose it and then act on it, in order to be happy. That's my 2cents mackenzie.
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
31 Jul 11
Like what I've said mack, everything's a choice. We can choose to be happy amidst everything around us. Yes, we can't predict what's to happen. We can only appreciate what we have in our lives right now.
We can choose to be happy amidst everything around us. Yes, we can't predict what's to happen. We can only appreciate what we have in our lives right now.@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Who among us here doesn't wish to be happy of course no one. If I could always choose to be happy then I will gladly chose to be. But there are times that we cannot also predict and stop bad things from happening. But despite from those things we should at least to reflect and learn from it.
@starlight_starbright (810)
• Philippines
8 Jul 11
Hello there!
It's been a while since I haven't logged in. Being happy depends on the definition of happiness you have. I want to buy lots of things, do so many things like traveling abroad or visiting new places. Something I think would me happier. But due to various life constraint,I must live for to today and achieve things within my reach. Guess what? Often times or most of the time I guess, I spend time helping others, trying to do whatever I can to ease the pain and burden they carry in their hearts in my own special way. I find my self so fulfilled and grateful for doing so. After they recover, they disappear like we've never been that close. I would then realize, there is price to pay in doing something that can possible make one happy.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
31 Jul 11
Nice to know you're back. If we just could buy everything we want of course we would be happier. But since I am not that stable I can only prioritize my basic need.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
7 Jul 11
Personally I think sometimes it is a matter of finding things to make you happy. It is so true that money never bought happiness and you are in charge of what makes you Happy as well. Most of the time it is Love and having people who care about you, and many times a relationship with Jesus that gets a lot of people by. Even in the darkest hours they know there is someone that they can lean on.
For me my husband is one thing besides Praying and Trusting god to get my thru anything that I am going thru. My marriage is a help for contentment, and also being able to purchase the home I live in now. Yes right now I am going thru a lot of Health issues and other things, but if I were to loose all this then I would feel as if I have nothing.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
That's another thing to remember, thanks for mentioning, I will include it in my list to pray to God sincerely.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
For me it is perfectly done if the earth became paradise then it is happened after the Armageddon.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Earth before was a paradise but God wants us to be more knowledgeable, independent, use our own will and just be human.Bad and good memories makes us strong if we reflect from it. Maybe that's the reason why God send us here. To endure everything,
@junrapmian (2169)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
I believe that being happy is a state of mind. If you are satisfied with whatever you have at the moment, though you find it difficult to make both ends meet, then you are happy. There are people who finds money can only make them happy, they can buy anything that they want in life. But those were just happiness on the outside, finding happiness inside your heart can only be found in simple and things that we can do for ourselves and others.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Thank for the word of wisdom junrapmian. I really try to live everyday to be as simple as I could but there are times that i really wanted to do and find happiness in every way. I wish i could be with my friends daily that i could my blessings my sorrow and lough out loud with them. But since I am away from with it would be difficult. I really miss laughing, enjoying life like I would never have to worry can will happen on the following day. I miss being a child.huuhhhh.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
I am used to having a high standard way of living . But not anymore.
When i had my financial problem, my husband and i talked heart to heart. He told me that i don't have to have a high cost of living just to be happy, because he and my daughter only wants a simple life. That opened my mind and begin learning to live simply.
Since then, I have no regrets, we now live a simple life yet we are a happy family.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Wow glad that you already reach to that point and realized that you can live simply and be happy..,
@sanjay91422 (2725)
• India
6 Jul 11
I think the best thing one can do to be happy is find a job which you love, and then do what you love. Doing what you love is the best thing you can get in your life to get happy.
I like to post here in Mylot and that makes me happy. However finding the right discussion is another work but once I find the discussion then I enjoy to write here.
I don't care if it less than 1 line or more than 10 lines response. It depends on the discussion topic. Love what you do and you will be happy. Have nice day.
Have nice day.@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Yes I am happy with my job. But I want to find another job that will give me better salary. I want to give my baby all she need but with the salary I have right now, I don't know what will be her future.
@sanijas83 (270)
• Latvia
7 Jul 11
I wish it would be possible to live with a smile on the face, to hope for a new and a happier day. There should be some chance to find the moments to enjoy for every day. I believe that there are more chances for people who do not lose hope whatever happens. If someone feels insulted, is deceived in one's hopes, such burdens will make life difficult to continue.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
8 Jul 11
I'm not losing hope and I'm still positive that I will be able break the hindrance that is blocking my way to be happy. Of course I will continue searching for things that could make me happier.
@alquizar (480)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
Yes life is always been tough especially when we encountered a lot of obstacles in life.We can live happier if we are contented with what we have and being optimistic on everything that we do in life help us to become a happy person.Being happy is really up to you on how you can cope problems that you may encounter in your daliy activities in life.Happiness is always there it is a matter for us on how we are going to use it and on how we can appreciate simple things in life.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
You're right it's always up to me on how I will always be happy. But there are times that I wanted something that I could give to my self and own family but it's really hard. I want to struggle more but I don't have ways to pursue it.
@justinmusic7 (203)
• Malaysia
6 Jul 11
Hello Mackenzie! I think it depends on people. Some people satisfied with what he/ she had in life; that's why they are happy with their life's condition. While for the rich people, they had too much things to be worried; especially their business cases.
For me, I just doing things that I like; making new friends, attending classes, travel to other places and etc. These all make me a happy person who I am!
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Yeah how I wish I can travel to different places too like you and my sister.Maybe 1 thing missing is I'm too focus with the responsibility I have. I want to let loose my negativity.lol
@mathgadiano (166)
• Philippines
6 Jul 11
Life isn't that tough if you choose not to. I can assure you it is easy to be happy, just always look at the brighter side, no matter what people did to you or no matter what happened. talking about the rich people you said, they are not happy maybe because they are still not contended in what they have, something is missing. Try to be contended in whatever you have and live happy. Enjoy life.
@Mackenzie_jad228 (556)
• Philippines
7 Jul 11
Thanks for that one mathgadiano. I always try to be positive but life seldom strikes me and often forget how to live positively. I wish I will always be reminded to live and think positively.
