Although happiness is a stateof being, it usually still requiressome doing if it is to belasting in your life.

You have to give yourselfpermission to be happy.Nobody else can give it to you.

It’s hard to be present whenyour attention is sufferinginformation overload.Switch off and just sit still.

Live your life with courageousintegrity. Do the right thing,not the easy thing.

When you understandthe difference betweenwant and need, you willfinally realise howrich your life really is.

Being optimistic isn’t about believingnothing can go wrong. An optimistacknowledges what can go wrongbut expects things to go right.

Being generous is not just aboutthe decisions you make withyour wallet. Being generouswith your time and energyis just as important.

Your self-esteem is a valuableresource. Make sure you encourage,nurture, protect and support yours.

Unless you have a crystal ballyou don’t know how thefuture is going to unfold.Focus on the things you caninfluence and don’t fretover the rest.

Commit to being happy andmake the choices that willsupport your commitment.

Perfection is impossible.Expecting the best from yourselfisn’t about trying to be perfect;it’s about striving to bethe best you can be.

Be there when you are there.Don’t try to juggle all the roles inyour life. Focus on the role you areplaying and do it to the bestof your ability.

There is a big difference betweenbeing self-ist and being selfish—putting yourself first doesn’t meanyou have to put everyone else last.

Be mindful of thecompany you keep.Don’t let negative peoplecloud your vision.

Remember, however bad thingsmight be right now, this momentwill pass and your life will continueto be a good one.

If you are generous in yourrelationships you will receiveas much as you give.

Regardless of your upbringing orformative experiences, it is never toolate to start believing in yourself.

Self-pity never leads to happiness.Remind yourself that the situationmay not be ideal, but it’s rarely theworst that could ever happen.

Don’t take your happiness forgranted. Be proactive aboutmaintaining and sustaining itin your life.

Challenge your assumptionsand identify your limiting beliefs.Every time you find yourself thinkingthat you can’t do something,ask yourself, ‘Why not?

Multi-tasking is stressful.You will get things donemuch faster if you do themone at a time.

Sometimes being happy willrequire some difficult conversations.Some of those conversationswill be with yourself.

Most of the things youfind yourself wantingwill have little or no bearingon the happiness in your life.

Don’t deny your emotions andforce yourself to smile when youfeel like crying. Cry, but learn tosmile through your tears.

Everyone has a differentjourney in life. Don’t judgesomeone else for theirs.

Examine your self-talk.Never speak to yourselfmore harshly than you wouldto a small child.

No matter how much youcare about someone,you can’t take responsibilityfor their happiness.

The only way to get anunderstanding of the true wealthin your life is to acknowledge all thethings you have to be grateful for.

So many people sabotagetheir own chances for happiness—don’t be one of them.

Having a vision is great,but don’t be so focused onyour next goal that you forgetto enjoy your achievements.

To be happy, you need to dothe right thing for you,even when it feels like thehardest thing in the world.

Find a way to express yourgratitude for the wealthand abundance in your life.

Perfectionism is a lost cause.Focus your energy on beingthe best you can be.

Before passing judgementon someone’s choices,stop and look at the questionsthey were trying to answer.

The happiest, most successfulpeople believe in themselvesunconditionally. They knowthey can do, be and have allthat they want in life.

You can’t make someonedo something just becauseyou want them to.What you do have, however,is the opportunity toinfluence their choices.

When you decide to be the bestyou can be, don’t be surprisedif the circle of people youwant to spend your time withbecomes smaller.

It is only when your actionsand words are aligned that youcan achieve your true potential.

Nobody’s life is perfect.Rather than wishingfor things you don’t have,make the most of thethings you do have.

It’s easy to be brave wheneverything is going your way.When the going gets tough,it takes courage to followthe path you believe in.

Focusing on scarcitywill only create moreof the same.

True happiness is a state of being,not one of doing or having.

Most people are doing their best,most of the time.

Don’t depend on others tofuel your self-belief.Develop your self-belief so thatit becomes self-sustaining.

Being a control freakis a sign of a vulnerableself-esteem. The betteryou feel about yourselfthe less you need to controleverything around you.

The only person who cantake responsibility for yourhappiness is you.

Every time you say ‘but’, you aregiving yourself a get-out clause.

It’s okay to aspire to a better life, but don’t let it stop you from enjoying the life you already have.