I thought I would share the two simple tips that came from these songs – that can make ANYONE happy if they listen to them.

You don’t have to listen to the songs, but understand their meaning and you will be happy now and forever.

Let’s look at these 2 tips and the blessing of happiness we can all enjoy in life.

1. Happiness is a choice

The first point to make is that happiness is a choice in life - you are not born happy, just as you are not born sad.

Happiness is a choice that we all can make and it’s all about having the right attitude.

The first song is by a little known English comedian and singer Ken Dodd - called simply “happiness”.
Some of the words go as follows:

“Happiness, happiness the greatest gift that I possess I thank the lord for happiness”
We should all thank god.

Happiness is not just a word it’s a character trait we are all born with and we should all take advantage of it – its there you just need to reach out and happiness is yours.

We just have to get the right mindset and we can be happy for now and forever.
The point that is vital to understand if you are to achieve true happiness which leads me onto my next song.

2. Be happy despite.

All that life can throw at you which brings me to my next song by Bobby McFerrin called “Don’t worry be happy” The lyric I Look is

“Here is a little song I wrote
you might want to sing it note for note
don’t worry be happy
in every life we have some trouble
When you worry you make it double
don’t worry, be happy”.

We all have troubles in life and we all face adversity in some shape or form – but it is how we view these problems that is critical in achieving happiness.

Many people constantly compare themselves to those who are better off or have more luck in life than them and remain sad due to envy.

However, there are others that take setbacks and adversity in their stride and learn from them and take the positive.

Most people think of people who are better off than them but look at it another way - there are probably millions or even billions of people worse off than you.

People are starving, people are ill, people have their human rights abused, but believe it or not, many of these people are happier than others who have far more than them in life.

A great example of someone we all know who had everything and had is life changed when he was paralyzed from the waste down, was actor Christopher Reeve.

Did he feel sorry for himself?

No he didn’t!

He devoted his life to helping others, vowing to walk again and was an inspiration to all who came into contact with him.

While he lost his capacity to walk, he was still happy with the other aspects of his life including the work he was able to do and the love and support he received from family and friends.

So do you want to be happy or sad? It’s your choice:
“When you worry
Your face will frown
And that will bring everybody down
So don’t worry, be happy (now)…..

God gave us the gift of happiness and it’s up to us if we accept it or not, achieving happiness is really that simple.

Know Your Body
Before we start exercising to shed flab, we should find out the root cause of the problem so that we can win the battle of the bulge. The excess flab may be due to poor metabolism. Our appetite is controlled by hormones produced by our body and certain chemicals produced by our brains. We should strive to balance our hormones and consume omegas, pumpkin oil, hemp oil, flaxseed oil as they help reduce fat.

Check Inflammation
Inflammation is our body’s natural reaction to injury or infection. Inflammation may sometimes lead to weight gain, which gives rise to lethargy, high blood sugar levels and hormonal imbalances. This can be checked by consuming naturally processed grape seed extract (an excellent antioxidant), green tea extract and mineral extracts.

Combat Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress can occur either due to a decrease in antioxidant level or due to an excess of free radicals or both. If the living condition surrounding us is polluted or unhygienic, we are working in stressful conditions and not drinking enough water, we might be victims of oxidative stress. It can cause cellular damage, thus accelerating wrinkling and hair loss and might also result in diabetes and weight gain. To combat this, we should increase intake of colorful plant food, green tea and herbal tea to fight it.

Watch your Thyroid
Thyroid is the master metabolic regulator. Its malfunctioning leads to a gamut of problems like depression, anxiety, infertility, pregnancy complications, dry skin and hair, high cholesterol, heart trouble, joint pain and menstrual irregularities. Consume cabbage, sweet potato, corn and pearl millet to boost thyroid functioning.

Liver and Blood
To detoxify our liver, we should consume soy protein, whey water, broccoli, pomegranate, phytonutrients and grape seed extract.

Watch What You Eat
Keeping a watch on what exactly we are eating is extremely important to our overall well being. We should ban processed food from our diet and go for natural foods. Organic extracts should be consumed on a regular basis. Consume all plant food colors possible in a balanced manner.

No Ill Feelings
Hatred or ill feelings towards others reflects on our face. If we delete the bad memories, we would regain a childlike state of happiness.

Keep the Child in You Alive
Never get into the comfort zone. Never think that there is nothing else to do. We should keep the child in us alive by constantly indulging in meaningful activities that makes us happy. Keep on developing new hobbies.

Focus on De-Stressing
Stress can arise from three factors.
Genetic Disposition: We may be prone to certain genetic disorders like diabetes and hypertension. We should be very cautious about such problems and be aware of every minute change that our body displays. If our family history confirms such genetic tendencies, we should be very regular with our check-ups.
Lifestyle: Lifestyle disorders arise from negative habits like smoking, consumption of alcohol, watching too much TV and not eating on time. These result in stress. We should abhor these habits and focus on being physically active which would help in burning calories and staying fit.
Environment: Our offices, our homes, the pollution, our relationships etc. creates our environment. We should try to find out what exactly is pulling us down and then try to find a solution by talking to our peers and well wishers. Always try to look at the brighter side of things.
When under stress, the adrenal gland in our body produces cortisol, a hormone that increases our blood sugar and insulin levels and slows down the burning of fat. Stress increases inflammation which causes weight gain around the waist. We should fight stress by trying to keep our mind free from negatives.

Friends
Friends who really care, are life long assets of an individual. They have the ability to make things better for you just by their physical presence beside you. Just by taking a look at their smiling faces, you would have a feeling that your worries are fading away.

Chuck the Routine
Life is not just about getting up in the morning, doing the same old stuff all day and then going off to sleep. Instead, listen to some heart warming music, watch a dance performance or go for a drive. Set aside time for daily exercise and relaxation. Do some stretching initially followed by deep breathing for five minutes and then meditation. This goes a long way in relieving mental stress.

Sleep Tight
Lack of sleep reflects on our face. It makes us age faster. We should try to sleep for at least six hours every night. And don’t forget to dream big!

All the Best.

In later life, you may begin to realize that you’re not one hundred percent happy with yourself. You may begin to consider self-improvement. You’ll be glad to know that improving yourself is easy to do, and can be done by making a series of small changes over time. Making these simple changes in your outlook and lifestyle can lead to dramatic results. Consider these self improvement tips for a true lifestyle makeover!

1. Love the Life You Have! Take the time to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Buy a pretty journal or notebook, and write your blessings in it daily. Keep a running journal of things that you’re thankful for – everything from the perfect cup of tea to the extra ten minutes in the hot shower. After a few days of this mindset, you may realize that your life isn’t so bad after all!

2. Overcome Fear - Contemplate what’s holding you back. Is it fear of failure, or fear of success? Which is worse? Set goals that will help you reach your dream, and then break them into tiny baby steps. Take the first baby step TODAY, and you’re on your way to overcoming that fear!

3. Visualize Your Goals – Take time every day to picture yourself reaching your goal. Visualize yourself clearly as if you already have achieved it. See yourself walking across the stage and accepting your master’s degree. See yourself driving the shiny new car. Whatever your goal is – envision yourself as if you’ve already achieved it. Visualization is key to success.

4. Keep yourself Healthy – Health is a key part of self-improvement. If you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will do it for you. Take the time to make the doctor’s appointment that you’ve been putting off. Do it now! Be sure to eat a healthy diet, get enough exercise, and drink lots of water. Take good care of your body – it’s the only one you’ve got, and it has to last you a lifetime.

Use these tips to improve your quality of life. Your attitude and mood will also improve drastically. You’ll find yourself looking forward to each new day, ready to greet it with a smile. Take the time to overcome fear, visualize your new goals, and keep yourself healthy. Remember the things that you’re grateful for, and you’ll find that you’re truly happy with yourself and the life that you have. Congratulations! You’re well on your way to self –improvement.