Happy is a much used word. “I’m happy about this, I’m not happy about that…”
But what does being happy really mean? How do we know we are happy? What does it feel like?
Research has shown that long-term happiness, feeling contented with life, stems from feeling and being in charge of as much of our life as possible.
It’s not about smiling all the time nor does it stem from money or health, but a self-belief you are on the road you want to be on.
The problem many of us face however is that we live out of sync with what matters most to us and we find ourselves doing a lot more things we don’t like, meaning the things that contribute most to our happiness slip-off our agenda.
Today is International Happiness Day! Magenta is celebrating this day and working with Action for Happiness to promote the importance of taking action in your personal lives, communities, workplaces and schools to help create a happier and more caring society.
Action for Happiness has put together Ten Keys to Happier Living, based on the latest scientific evidence about what enables well-being:
Having a good financial plan can help with so many of these ten keys but especially in connection with having Direction in life.
Feeling good about the future is really important for our happiness. We all need goals to motivate us and these have to be challenging enough to excite us, but also achievable. If we try to attempt the impossible, this creates unnecessary stress.
Choosing meaningful but realistic goals gives our lives direction and brings a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when we achieve them.
So, get planning and talk to Magenta so you can take any steps you need towards a happier life!