Dynamic Maggi by Ali Brohi
In the last few months thousands if not millions of people have been worried, scared, frustrated and upset by the roller coaster ride that is our economy. But what can you do in the face of all the instability, bad news and fear? Now is the time to focus on yourself.
Start by beginning to make a set of happiness goals. Some of the things that can bring you happiness may be health, friends, leisure activities and hobbies, work satisfaction, being creative, learning a new skill, have harmonious relationships, and contributing to a goal bigger than yourself.
So how do you begin? Let’s dream big! Start by imagining your perfect life. What is different about it? What kind of job do you have? Do you have more spare time? Are you more relaxed? Do you workout everyday? What activity gets you animated and excited?
Now start listing the steps it will take to achieve your dreams. List big steps and little steps. They could be:
1. Read more books.
2. Start a garden.
3. Exercise 3 times a week.
4. Get rid of debt.
5. Have more fun.
A goal list will give you direction and purpose. Writing down your goals and posting them where you can see them helps keep you on track. I suggest keeping your list on your computer where you can update them at will.
Make weekly and monthly goals. For instance, for your monthly goal, you could add steps to your goals, such as:
1. Books – make a book list of favorite subjects, authors and titles.
2. Garden – subscribe to magazine, or join garden club.
3. Exercise – buy new videos to make workout more fun.
4. Debt - save $200 a month.
5. Fun – go to the movies one night this month.
You could also have long term goals and short term goals. Your long term goal may be to start a new career, and your short term goal could be to take a career test online to find out what kind of work you like to do.
Remember not everyone enjoys the same things as you. Don’t let anyone criticize your goals and dreams. Some people might love to take a dance class and meet new people, while others would be more content in a solitary pursuit like writing or painting. Do what you love – not what others think you should do.
What could be better than working on your happiness? Just the thought of it makes me smile! Of course I can’t begin to dive into all the joys and benefits of increasing your happiness. But I know from experience that is possible. For more great insight in happiness visit these sites:
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