How do you make your self happy?

Philippines
September 27, 2012 11:06am CST
What are the things you need to have to make your life complete? Or what are the things that you can't live without? Some people can always have what they want and what they need but still unhappy. Because money can't buy happiness. Some are unhappy without having money. But we can still be joyous with those little things that you and me only what know, what are those? Can you share what can make you happy?
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18 responses
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
27 Sep 12
chocolate, a good book, crafting, watching a good movie. you are so right, this is why so many people are in debt because they just don't know how to learn to love the little things in life. they keep buying more stuff to in order to find happiness.
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Hobbies are also a good source of happiness. I envy you reading books, I really want to read but I don't have enough time to do that. I have books I kept with me and just keep on bringing it thinking of finding ways to read but I am still in the introduction...LOL
• United States
27 Sep 12
I am happy when I get enough sleep before I go to work. I love it when I release my dirt in my body :P hahahahahaha I am happy whenever I read manga (during work time) hahahahaha!!!!!
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Enough sleep is what I always want to have everyday but sad to say I can't really have it. Whenever I sleep late due to work I still need to wake up early doing those responsibilities which are not mine.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
27 Sep 12
hello there, before, i used to be happy when i am with my family. being with them will really make my day bright. but everything has changed. due to some reasons, i am most happy if i am not with my family.
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
Hi airashiela, So sad to hear that you're not happy with your family's presence anymore. I also feel that way now. I didn't grew up together with my family. So I am used not being with them I felt like it doesn't make sense when they're around or not.
@tedifa (1232)
• Indonesia
27 Sep 12
Everyone wanna happy with his life.They try to found it with own ways.Such as : listening music,vacation,singing,etc.To be happy is need to reduce stress or fix the problems.You're right, money is not above everything.People who has lots of money sometimes can't happy with his life.Happiness is coming from the heart.So if you wanna happy just do your hobbies and make your self comfort.
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
You're right tedifa. Happiness comes from the heart and not from money. Comfort or peace of mind is really a great way to be happy because not all people can have comfort and happiness in their lives so we should feel blessed if we have it.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
27 Sep 12
its simple,i try to be happy by using whatever i have and be content and make happiness with my friends and live life to the fullest
• Philippines
1 Oct 12
hi natliegleb, I also believe that contentment is one of the best way to be happy in life. Being thankful with what you have and make the best out of it. That's a great source of happiness and you're so blessed having that.
• Indonesia
29 Sep 12
I'm happy when I can read a good book, eat a nice things, and doing crafts as my hobby.
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
29 Sep 12
Hi Chen I admire my kids very much tough sometimes they often makes me stressful It is so happy to see them laugh and can do everything normally I am so lucky that they are normal since so many kids out there unlucky in fact I read in news some of them hardly to pee and they need some tools to pee so they can do it properly
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
28 Sep 12
Well, for me. Money is not the case to be happy. I am contented enough with my life and I am happy. The things for man to be happy is contentment. No one will say happy but never contented in his/her life. Always trying to find something else to make him/her happy.
@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
29 Sep 12
Things that can make me happy? I guess it's me being online to earn money and make money, then work on my crochet to keep my sanity and then having enough time for me to be with my family, then before I sleep, review my financial plans and see if there are some changes that I need to make and then read books that can help me reach my goals. Those are just little things in life that can make me happy. Going out and going to malls, I consider them as expenses--not leisure--and just a waste of precious time. But going out of my house has it's own advantages where I can see the changes in my area's economy and see the pros and cons of each changes. At least it's a training for me to see opportunity. Most things that other people consider stress are things that can make me happy if I do them. You can say, "I was just made this way." Have a nice day and Happy MyLotting!
• United States
28 Sep 12
what has made me happy is mostly a good thoughts and laughter in a song. I use to be sad alot and just could not figure out this world. so I tried getting away from worldly ways and thoughts got lost into worship in church and that was my happiest moments. I lean on the Lord and the thoughts of the joy of the Lord is my strengh. and I feel alot better...
• United States
28 Sep 12
Hi! Overall I believe that I am happy as I try to maintain some sort of balance in my life and thanks to a good situation, I am able to do exactly that. I do my fair share of the work, make sure that all needs are met, and have time for my own hobbies...such as baking and reading. Although having money does help relieve some anxieties it's not everything so its a relief to find simple happiness in your own capabilities.
• Philippines
28 Sep 12
I used to entertain myself by simply eating the foods that I crave for, watching movies that I like and buying the things that I'm really urge to. :)
• United States
29 Sep 12
I definitely agree with you! Money does NOT buy happiness.. I don't care what anyone says!!! Although I don't like being broke..lol And I'm usually a little more happier with a little pocket change but who isn't? I like to shop! lol. But other than that, I'm happy just by being able to see my close friends/family on a regular basis. Even if I don't see them all the time, I still try to stay in contact with them. That brings me joy in itself. Another thing that makes me happy is just being alive and seeing a new beautiful day every day! What more can you really ask for?? I'm grateful and happy that I'm able to go away to college to complete my Bachelor's Degree. I'm happy/grateful that I was able to participate in activities such as Concert Band, marching band.. Instruments are NOT cheap.. And it takes a lot of hard work and practice to become a great musician!!! Overall, I'm just a happy person (even when I have my not so good days- but we all have those). P.S. My sexy boyfriend makes me happy too! lol. :)
@babyeve (1048)
• Seychelles
28 Sep 12
I cannot live without my mobile phone, Internet and of course money. Money cannot buy happiness but it helps us to acquire the things we want. If we do not have money we are going to die because we need money to buy food, clothes and to pay water and electricity bills. However, being happy depends on us, we must take each day one step at a time.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
27 Sep 12
I feel that in order to make yourself happy, then don't give yourself a chance to regret. Live for the moment for the moment is lost, it cannot be recovered. Money is nothing except for the security it bring, but true happiness lies in the thing you able to achieve.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
27 Sep 12
I am most happy if I can do what I like. If I can get the (extra) sleep I need. If my calendar is not full planned (I get nervous of that and don't like people or society rule my life). I need (the feeling) to be free as much as possible. A lack of sun plus always rain is bad for my health so if possible I try to escape to places where the weather is better as over here. I am also happy if my kids are. If they don't feel neglected (at school), can enjoy themselves and keep themselves busy. My owl talking to me makes me happy too btw.
• China
28 Sep 12
To my life I can't live without love which comes from my parents,friends,and my future lover(I'm single now).I think happy is easy,get a sweet smile from others,buy something you like,or get what you want to eat···so much like this.Above all,a goal of our life is mostly indispensable which lead us a fresh and orderly life.
• Mexico
27 Sep 12
What makes me happy... I try to read the bible as much as I can. I know in todays world, the bible is thought of as an old fashioned book/a thing of the past that doesnt apply to us modern day people anymore. It is thought of as an ancient untouchable book that can only be read by the educated. And some just plainly hate the bible. It is full of ways to make yourself happy. It is full of answers to lifes most important questions. And knowing the answers makes me happy. :)