It's happened. I've left the couch for the library. Classes have begun at my little insect school and everyone is buzzing (See what I did there? Because I'm a bee). While not everyone is excited to get back and start learning I am. I have always been that nerd who enjoyed school. I love to learn. And what better place than college to do just that? The idea of school has always excited me (I know, I know. I'm a nerd, but hey look who's reading.) The idea of new things, clever teachers, crappy food, and good friends has always made me happy. But then I'm a very happy person. I don't like it when others aren't happy. So in an attempt to bring more happy people into the world (and to keep my blog buzzing) I've made a check list of things to make me happy.
1. Be Happy. Be Healthy
For me being healthy is the very first step. Being healthy doesn't mean eating like a rabbit, but feeling good. (And you don't have to be a health nut to feel good.) Find a work out you like, find a friend to work out with, and don't aim to look like a skeleton! Just do what feels natural and it'll work. (And yes, that is the slogan for Honey Nut Cheerios.)
2. Think Deep
This is my little spiritual cry. ( I promise I'm not going to convert you.) I think to be spiritual on some level is important. It's about being happy with not just yourself, but also with your universe. I don't think it matters how you reach clarity whether it be religion, or science, or even extraterrestrials as long as you reach a healthy clarity.
3. Happy Body. Happy Soul. Happy Mind.
This is anti-ignorance plead. There are a million things to learn out there. What is the worst that could happen from learning? (And don't say mob hit.) Just reading or watching TV (Yeah, TV can be okay for you) can open your mind to whole new things. And who doesn't like an open mind?
4. Don't Just Set Goals. Achieve Them.
If you want something, set a goal, and then go for it. That goal can be little or big, the important part is to take steps to achieve it. Because the feeling of achieving something you want is a powerful feeling.
5. Forget Everything I Said.
Who cares what I say?! Do whatever you want to be happy. Not a single being in this universe is the same so what makes me happy might not make anyone else happy. Do what makes you happy.
Happiness brings people to amazing things. Happiness allows people to do big things like start a family or create a non-profit organization or small things like offer someone a helping hand or tell a joke to lighten up someone's day. You know that expression fake it 'til you feel it? Well, it's true. Just the sheer act of smiling, even if you're having a bad day, can cause the release of endorphins, which makes us happy. So human beings can literally fake being happy until we are happy.
So now with this new found knowledge and these helpful tips may there be more happy people in the world. Because why would anyone stay unhappy?
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