10 things I’ve learnt about happiness

A section from my ebook, ‘47 Tips for Enhancing Life‘. On happiness:

  1. If I am not happy here and now, I never will be.
  2. I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today.
  3. Happiness comes from gratefulness – noticing, acknowledging and enjoying – what I do have.
  4. One of the easiest ways to become happy is to make someone else happy.
  5. Living in the present makes me happier than living in the past or the future.
  6. I don’t have to smile after I am happy; smiling makes me happy. Similarly, laughing, singing and dancing makes us happy.
  7. Nature makes me happy – sunset, full moon, sea, mountains, trees, waterfalls, flowers…
  8. Happiness is contagious.
  9. Most of the unhappiness in the world is caused by situations – things that are beyond our control.
  10. Less stuff usually means more happiness.

You may download the free photo ebook from here.

[Photo taken recently around Phi Phi Island in Phuket]

Free ebook: 47 Tips for Enhancing Life

Today (April 12) I turn 47 years old. It amazes me that I’ve been around that long. I feel like I’ve barely begun. As always, it’s an opportunity to reflect on what I’ve achieved, what I’ve learnt, and where do I want to be in five or ten years from now.

Through this photo book, I am sharing 47 tips on happiness, health, relationships and productivity – all of which can enhance life. The photos used in the book are from my personal collection. You can download the book by clicking on the book cover, or from this link. If you find this useful, please share with others too. I will consider that your birthday gift to me.