16 Rules to Removing your Limiting Beliefs & Creating Success in Your Life. Rule 12

RULE #12:

Fill Your Life with Happiness

You're on a secret mission.

And it might, in fact, be so secret - that even you don't realize it's in progress.

You see, everything you do, every action you take, every muscle you move, is all done in an attempt to achieve one single goal. One hidden desire. One state of mind.

Everything you do is in search of… happiness!

Think about it. There is literally nothing you do in life that isn't done to make you happier. (Or to avoid pain, which still ultimately makes you happier.)

You slog to work each day, to earn money, to provide for your family and to enjoy a good lifestyle - which makes you happy. You buy flowers for your Mum, so that she approves of you and to express your love - which makes you happy.

You go out dancing, have some fun every Friday night, so that you can find a partner, so that you can get married so that you can enjoy security - which makes you happy.

"If your anything like me, it may take you a few tries, to find the one, but always know this: If someone makes you want to be a better person & they do the same for you, hold them tight, if not, let them go"

Twenty-four hours a day, you are working toward happiness. Even reading this post, following your own personal quest for self-development and spiritual fulfilment, is ultimately all about being happy.

Yet how many of us make a proactive effort to actually fill our lives with happiness?

Subconsciously, we're working toward it all the time. We don't realize what we're doing. But by working on it consciously, we can make massive steps toward being happier - and ultimately become a brighter, smilier, more self-developed individual.

Actively surrounding yourself with happiness is a fantastic step forward in your self-development journey - and often replaces the need for a million self-development remedies.

So, how can you fill your life with happiness?

Well, start with music.

Music has a profound effect on your mood. It's been scientifically proven that listening to upbeat music can seriously boost your state of mind.

So fuel your iPod, iPhone or whatever device you use with your favourite happy tunes. Create a morning mix to get you out of bed and smiling away. Play smooth upbeat jazz while you work to rocket your productivity.

Surround yourself with positive, happy music - and just watch the difference in your life.

What else?

Well, have you tried dancing recently? Dancing is the number one activity for increasing the presence of feel-good chemicals, such as serotonin, in your brain.

"I actually recommend this to my private one to one clients"

I do love a good boogie, although not something I do often myself now, I have other vices for my happiness (running, exercise, meditation, my wife).

Not only does dancing make you happier, it also improves social interaction skills, provides a little much-needed touch-therapy, sharpens your coordination, and keeps you super-fit!

I'd highly recommend trying out salsa dancing for a great start to the dancing world. 

You don't have to be an expert to get started, and it can truly change your life.

Next up is being grateful.

"GRATITUDE ROCKS" I do it every day of my life.

I'm willing to bet that you really don't count your blessings every day.

Do you?

Taking a few minutes out each day just to be really grateful for all the wonderful things you have in your life has been proven to make you happier. That's right - they actually did scientific tests on this and it's a fact.

And no matter what you think, even in your most depressed of moods, you've always got something to be grateful about.

Give thanks for your family, your friends, your children, your partner. Be grateful for your health, your legs, your heart. Appreciate your emotions, your hope, your happiness, your desires. Really thank your experience, your quest for change, the air you breathe.

You've always got something to be grateful for. So be grateful - and be happier.

Or, Start a gratitude jar: Get a big jar and every day write on a small piece of paper something you are really grateful for that day. Then at the end of the year open it up and read them.

Its amazing what you will find about your own life..

How about loving more, too? Giving love is known to make you happy. So try loving more in your life. Give love to people easily - even to those you don't think deserve it.

It really does come back ten-fold.

Try being more social, too. 

Research has found one thing in common with the happiest and richest of people. They all have large social circles. How big is your group of friends? When was the last time you tried to proactively expand it?

Increase your network of friends, and you'll discover a whole new level of happiness in your life.

And it doesn't stop there.

Try doing good things for no reason at all. Practice what the world calls "Random Acts of Kindness" - just because it's a nice thing to do. It'll make you feel better about yourself, without a shadow of a doubt, and you'll be helping to spread a little of your joy.

Appreciate the pleasure to be found in your simple routines. That morning cup of coffee. The evening stroll in the park. That friendly chat at the bakers. Take real enjoyment in life's little gifts, and setup routines that you can enjoy in future.

Also, try spending your money on experiences, rather than on material goods. It's been proven that experiences provide lasting memories, worldly exposure, and boost your happiness for longer than physical purchases.

When the new Mercedes is full of sweet papers left behind by your kids, or your new iPhone has been scratched, the thrill of the physical has soon gone.

So, experience - don't hoard.

Think about what makes you smile - and do more of it.

Yes, it sounds simple, but how many of us do it? Try considering what really drives you, what you're passionate about, and fill your life with more.

"Follow your bliss." Are you following yours? You know, there are too many "self-developed and coaching professionals" in this world that walk around without smiles.

They are really "above" happiness, and spend their days meditating, their minds floating somewhere outside our happy human world.

Don't be one of them. Surround yourself with happiness - and you will have taken one of the biggest ever steps to finding your freedom.

"Live your dreams, tell your own story, how it ends is up to you"

James Fleming

The Power Within Coaching Ltd

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