Paths to happiness and fulfilment
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Forms and extensions of happiness
- Happiness
- Contentment
- Fulfilment
- Pleasure
- Excitement
- Inspiration
- Anticipation
- Delight
- Joy
- Wholeheartedness
- Cheerfulness
- Smiling
- Enjoyment
- Creativity
- Creative expression
- Nostalgia
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Rewards of happiness
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Happiness comes from embracing life
- Live in the present
- Being fully alive
- Embrace the gift of today
- Embrace new experiences
- Enjoyment
- Fun
- Exploration
- Discovery
- Approach life as a journey
- Approach life as an exciting adventure
- Explore the familiar with new eyes
- Explore new ideas and perspectives
- Realise that this moment is a priceless gift
- Say yes to life
- Live rich rather than die rich
- Appreciate life is difficult but worthwhile
- Savour life’s simple joys
- Realise this moment is perfect as it is
- Realise that life is to be enjoyed
- Curiosity
- Variety
- Spontaneity
- Savouring
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Happiness comes from inner peace and calm
- Go with the flow
- Trust in the divine order of the universe
- Calmness
- Inner peace
- Tranquility
- Serenity
- Acceptance
- Non-resistance
- Allowing
- Non-attachment
- Equanimity
- Stillness
- Silence
- Slow down
- Lessening the grip of suffering
- Forgiveness
- Spaciousness
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Happiness comes from letting go
- Let go of the need to compare yourself with others
- Let go of the need to be right
- Let go of the need to judge
- Let go of what you cannot control
- Let go of regret
- Let go of your preoccupation with the future
- Let go of anger and resentment
- Realise that some things in life are within your control while others are not
- Let go of the need for approval
- Let go of negative emotions through mindfulness
- Let go of worry
- Let go of perfectionism
- Let go of worrying what others think
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Happiness comes from awareness and mindfulness
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Happiness comes from spiritual practices
- Belief in God
- Faith
- Prayer
- Spirituality
- Awaken to who you really are
- Solitude
- Looking for beauty
- Time in nature
- Put spiritual principles into practice
- Prayer
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Happiness comes from living a conscious and principled life
- Living consciously
- Values
- Principles
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Virtue
- Goodness
- Morality and ethics
- Devotion
- Right action
- Right speech
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Happiness comes from appreciation
- Gratitude
- Appreciation
- Wonder
- Awe
- Reverence
- Life’s in the little things
- Valuing things
- Approach life as a celebration
- Be thankful for everyone who comes into your life
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Happiness comes from meaning and purpose
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Happiness comes from interpreting and responding to life in a positive way
- Optimism
- Positive thinking
- Attitude
- Interpretation
- Perception
- Affirming beliefs
- Hope
- Assign positive meaning to events in your life
- Don’t take anything personally
- Realise you can choose how to respond to events in your life
- Surround yourself with positive people
- To change your outer world, change your inner world
- Choose to believe in a benevolent universe
- Trust in God
- Trust
- Laughter
- Humour
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Happiness comes from living a simple and balanced life
- Living a simple life
- Freedom
- Simplicity
- Frugality
- Minimalism
- Temperance
- Realise that having more is not a sure ticket to happiness
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Happiness comes from a loving and positive relationship with yourself
- Self-love
- Self-esteem
- Completeness
- Self-forgiveness
- Self-acceptance
- Self-compassion
- Self-respect
- Self-worth
- Self-awareness
- Self-belief
- Self-confidence
- Self-control
- Self-knowledge
- Understand your deepest human needs
- Recognise that wonderful things lie within
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Happiness comes from loving connections with others
- Love
- Fulfilling relationships
- Friendship
- Family
- Unconditional love
- Vulnerability
- Intimacy
- Compassion
- Kindness
- Connection
- Connectedness
- Oneness
- Intimacy
- Empathy
- Forgiveness
- Hugging
- Sharing
- Touch
- Sexuality
- Trust
- Interdependence
- Tolerance
- Non-judgement
- Acceptance
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Happiness comes from contribution and helping others
- Service
- Kindness
- Giving
- Generosity
- Helpfulness
- Making a difference
- Caring
- Thoughtfulness
- Contribution
- Leaving a legacy
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Happiness comes from doing what you love
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Happiness comes from having the courage to follow your own path
- Be who you are
- Follow your own path
- Non conformity
- Courage
- Ask for what you want
- Learn to say No
- Responsibility
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Happiness comes from balance
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Happiness comes from remaining young at heart
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Happiness comes from being all you can be
- Realising your potential
- Learning
- Potential
- Possibility
- Growth
- Learning
- Life is a university
- Improvement
- Evolution
- Transcendence
- Realise you have the power to transform yourself and your life
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Happiness comes from transcending the causes of unhappiness
- Grief
- Sadness
- Pessimism
- Complaining
- Despair
- Shame
- Humiliation
- Apathy and indifference
- Blaming
- Boredom
- Disappointment
- Discouragement
- Guilt
- Resentment
- Anger
- Heartbreak
- Selfishness
- Busyness
- Haste
- Self-pity
- Incessant thinking
- Ingratitude
- Loneliness
- Taking things for granted
- Hedonic adaptation
- Perfectionism
- Victim mentality
- Negativity
- Jealousy
- Vanity
- Worry
