Go Ahead, Be Happy!
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photo by mikebaird
(Happiness Video Below!)
Generally I like to smile and be happy, but sometimes I’ll catch a glimpse of myself passing a mirror and think, “Whoa, why so serious?” (or angry, frustrated, etc.) And when I observe myself, I can see that I’m holding onto that mode. If I ask myself why, I don’t have a good answer.
Well, I think I found the answer with this video, or rather the antidote. Debating with myself about why I’m stuck in one emotion is not the thing to do. The thing to do is:
Just Choose to Be Happy!
It really is as simple as that. A great way to do it is to break out of your mode with a complete shift. So instead of inching your way into the water, just dive in.
How? Do something silly, watch something funny, or dance. Here’s a great video to inspire you!
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How do you flip the switch to happiness? All comments big and small are very welcomed!
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Jack Bingham | Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
How very true, you can find yourself with a permanent scowl! I’ve had people/strangers walk up to me on the street and tell me to “cheer up! It may never happen!” And that’s me feeling great by the way!
Mary-Lynn | Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
I loved the video, but the fact that the woman in your photo is wearing a Cubs hat made me really happy! (Although the Cubs have made me unhappy many times over the years).
Whenever I find I’m too serious and turning negative, I go for a walk. I get outside, to get outside of myself. It really helps to shift my mood.
Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. | Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
Two sayings get me going when I’m too serious or hesitant.
One is a line from a movie, but I don’t remember which: “100 years from today we’ll all be dead.”
This snaps me back to get busy having fun, working toward a goal or whatever.
The other one is: “If it’ll be funny later, it’s funny now.”
This one saves me from freaking out when a grandkid breaks something or I’m struggling with software or a computer issue.
Jeff | Aug 28, 2008 | Reply
Very nice video. You made my day. Thank you so much!
mercola | Sep 1, 2008 | Reply
this is what i do if i’m stress. it feel’s good to be happy. you will also look young if you’re always happy.
Sharon | Sep 1, 2008 | Reply
This is such a great peace of advice….. We sometimes get stuck in that little pit of unhappiness that we forget to look around and consider that the small little things that happen around us can really make us a whole lot happier.
EliteVillain | Sep 2, 2008 | Reply
you are right…just go ahead be happy why so serious…life is so complicated already and yet we want to make it more complex? let’s be happy make things easier and simpler =)
modeklunz | Sep 2, 2008 | Reply
Yes I’m inspired… to dance. A nice video, and I had this little smile on my face all the time. Thank you for giving me a nice feeling. Maybe I’ll start dancing in public.
Rose | Sep 5, 2008 | Reply
Thank you for great video, it make me laugh.
Yes, I am also find myself seriously very often. Most of the time I choose to go for exercise then sauna.
natural health tips | Sep 8, 2008 | Reply
I really agree that being happy is the best thing to do. It will ease your way of leaving giving you more space to enjoy life and people around you.
steven yap | Sep 10, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for the uplifting message.
I am going thru a difficult downtime.
Thanks.
Diabetic | Sep 10, 2008 | Reply
I love the video and the pic is awesome. I wish i could be that happy
Meaghan | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply
What a neat video! It definitely makes you smile. Life is too short to waste on negativity and sadness. Thanks for the uplifting post!
Tech blog | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply
You know this is the answer to all your question….BE HAPPY
Julie Newman | Sep 21, 2008 | Reply
How do I turn my happy switch to ‘on’? I listen to music that makes me feel good or browse through Flickr photos that take me places I’ve never been before. I watch Iron Chef or take a walk on a clear night. Smelling the breeze from a beach! There’s so many things I can think of that I use to turn the light back on. Hope you all have your happy switches too!
I love your post!
edwin | Sep 21, 2008 | Reply
Yeah…I know, after read your article, life must more enjoy again. Thank you very much for inspiring me. great posting.
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Oh great picture in looking very happy girl.
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Being a happy person can be derived from having a comfortable and abundant lifestyle. But sometimes it is just by choosing to be happy.
This post give me some ideas, thanks.
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Great video and pic. Love you post. Anyway i know how to be happy but that was a nice help.
bridal jewelry | Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
Nice video and picture….(lol) ill show my friend this video…always in a bad mood…this can cheer her up.
agentsully | Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
@Julie - Thanks!
agentsully | Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
@Steven Yap - thanks for commenting. Wishing you bright days!
agentsully | Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
@Modeklunz -
Thanks for stopping by!`
agentsully | Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
@EliteVillain - so true! Thanks for stopping by!
agentsully | Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
@Sharon - Thanks!
Self help Blogger | Oct 5, 2008 | Reply
It was a different day when I finally realized that being happy in my life was a free choice. Happy to say I get it now. Nice article
dog behavior problems | Oct 8, 2008 | Reply
the most tough thing to be. None can be happy by trying or thinking. It depends how you are taking things around you.
and about the video the theme is ok but the video is broke my heart.
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I loved the video, but the fact that the woman in your photo is wearing a Cubs hat made me really happy! (Although the Cubs have made me unhappy many times over the years).
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Nice video and picture….(lol) ill show my friend this video…always in a bad mood…this can cheer her up.
Engago Team | Oct 9, 2008 | Reply
Be happy the way you are. Life is too short to be negative.
Teamwork | Oct 9, 2008 | Reply
What an awesome video! I just sent it to my fiance . I can think of days when I have felt a little down and stressed and it is funny how easily things get worse when we have a bad attitude. Brighten up and dance a little…things will turn out fine.
Melbourne Accommodation | Oct 10, 2008 | Reply
A few years back we attended a weekend retreat that focused on positive attitudes, laughing, meditation and healthy eating. While the vegan style food and sparse accommodaion was a bit of a challenge at times the opportunity to smile; the opportunity to sit amongst people without fear of attack; the opportunity to relax in nature all helped. And yes I say the dancing video some months back and reminded me of just how basic life can be, but at the same time how happy it can be. We are here (I think) only once, and it doesn’t last long enough. Be Happy, experience life
kevin in bellingham | Oct 10, 2008 | Reply
You better cut the cubs hat out now after those playoffs.. Great video, staying positive is very important in my line of work thank you for the post.
Emma's purse blog | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
It tured out that being happy is not that hard.
It’s good for you to be positive~
Thanks for your video.
Dinissse | Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
This is such a great peace of advice….. We sometimes get stuck in that little pit of unhappiness that we forget to look around and consider that the small little things that happen around us can really make us a whole lot happier.
Bloom Group | Oct 16, 2008 | Reply
To be happy is very easy, the thing that is difficult is to be sad. Its in our hand to be happy or to be sad. Wake up every morning, and tell your self that you will be happy for rest of the day, no matter what ever takes place.
Flora | Oct 17, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for your video, it really make me smile. Love your post, it really brightens my day!
johnlazy | Oct 18, 2008 | Reply
yap thats right you can control your emotions and can choose between happiness or loneliness
Smith | Oct 21, 2008 | Reply
you are right…just go ahead be happy why so serious…life is so complicated already and yet we want to make it more complex? let’s be happy make things easier and simpler =)
alex | Oct 25, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for the uplifting message.
I am going thru a difficult downtime.
Thanks.
Weight loss | Oct 27, 2008 | Reply
I pick happiness over sadness any day!
system errors | Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
How very true, you can find yourself with a permanent scowl! I’ve had people/strangers walk up to me on the street and tell me to “cheer up! It may never happen!” And that’s me feeling great by the way!
Dan | Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
I like the subtitle “Just Choose to Be Happy”.
Yes happiness is choice
Dan from New gadgets | Nov 3, 2008 | Reply
The video is great.