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Oh yes, baby, I'm so smiley to be writing this page, I really am!

In fact, of the fifty or so websites that I have built over the years for myself (or clients) --

I used to be a web designer, see --

I can safely say that creating the Self Help Collective is my most satisfying work experience (so far ;-)).

(If you're interested, you can read all about how I came up with yet another self-help site here!)

I just love writing about this self-help stuff, even if I don't have all the answers.

And when the site is finished, it'll be fun and stimulating (and NOT a chore) to maintain.

Does that sound like a man contented with his working lot? I think so...

Doing what you enjoy in life definitely helps you to feel good. That's what I say, anyway.

And then all that you have to do is get involved and tell us what you think!

Okay, enough about me (for now) - please read, enjoy, oh and get involved too (and tell us what you think)!


Happiness is... a smiling face (image)

Love is... sharing a smile with someone (like you) :-)



Happiness

What I say...

I can't give you a definition, or tell you what 'it' is, or even give you a 'how to' but I can sum up what it is to me, right now, if that will help.

This is my happiness list:

  • Listening to classical music, or a Drum n Bass toon, or a track by Lemon Jelly (see below)
  • Eating a raspberry jam sandwich, thick with butter
  • Sharing a smile with a stranger
  • Reading an inspiring poem or two
  • Stroking a dog or cat
  • Singing tunelessly in the shower (my fave: David Bowie's "Fill Your Heart With Love Today")

  • Kissing the woman I love

  • Discovering a fantastic new book to read, film to watch, or song to listen to
  • Looking out of a train at the passing English landscape
  • Laughing at a rubbish (or good) funny sms joke
  • Doing the things you'd do if you won the lottery, even if you haven't

  • Simply writing this list! (Tip: You can learn how to write your way to success in life, at this comprehensive writing how-to site!)

  • Despite all of the above, happy-ness is a most elusive beast indeed sometimes, and I haven't even talked about the authentic variety



(What does your list look like? Do let me know!)



Clearly happiness is... quite the silliest thing, and very difficult to describe or calculate or even survey. It can only be felt, and experienced.

Quotes help give us a clue, quotations like these:

"Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think."
-- Dale Carnegie

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
-- Gandhi

And, this one by Woody Allen:

"I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose."

As do funny sms messages.

And poems help too!

But finding 'joy' is much more than understanding a quotation or two. And I do not believe the answer lies in the pursuit of happyness (though I did like Will Smith's film - it made me laugh and cry!).

Nor will we find 'salvation' by understanding the art of or how to find - but they do make for interesting reads, nevertheless.

Ultimately, I think what makes me smile is some kind of action - in this case sharing my taste of music with visitors to the Self Help Collective. And that would be a smiley tune by Lemon Jelly no less called 'Nice Weather for Ducks' :-)

PS I forgot to mention that we also discuss love and that smiley word on the website, too. I just didn't want to give you too much 'smiley juice' in one go! :-O



What Makes These People Happy?

Click on the links below to read other visitors' 'happy lists'. (And please feel free to comment on them! :-) )

Top 6 Secrets of How to be Happy  starstarstarstarstar
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If you like what her ...

My Happiness is Celebrating Your Accomplishments.  starstarstarstarstar
My Definition of Happiness: Celebrating Your Acomplishments.

My meaning of happiness is celebrating your accomplishments.

Yes even the least accomplishment ...

What is Happiness For Me  starstarstarstarstar
Well everyone has (so far) listed a lot of things which make them happy and these things hold true for me, also, along with a million other people.

For ...

Make a Choice to be Happy  starstarstarstarstar
Happiness is about making happy choices.

So I make a choice not to lose my happiness because of someone, something or anything.

I get up every ...

What Happiness Is...  starstarstarstarstar
Happiness is a positive emotional state, an interal choice.

What happiness is:

* Knowing who I am

* Being who I am

* Accepting who you are
...

My Recipe For Happiness  starstarstarstarstar
For me, there are just two key ingredients in the recipe for happiness .

First, spend time every day (preferably twice a day - i.e. morning and evening)...

Jayne's Happiness List  starstarstarstarstar
What is happiness ? Well, to me, it's... laughing with my friends and family - really laughing till my sides ache
watching my children grow
learning ...

What Makes Me Happy  starstarstarstarstar
What makes me happy? This happines list does...
Petting my cat and listening to her purr Going on a random day trip with my hubby- just us, no time ...

A hug from those I love!  starstarstarstarstar
To me, happiness is a hug from my daughter, husband, good friend... these always makes me feel happy.

In fact, just thinking about these hugs makes ...

Look to the Eastern Spiritual Traditions...  starstarstarstarstar
My view on happiness is informed by the Eastern spiritual traditions, like Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and Sufism. I'm also clear that all spiritual/religious ...

My Happiness List -- Each Breath I Take....  starstarstarstarstar
My happiness list looks like this...

Just knowing that whatever I do, each breath I take, every moment I take... someone in this world loves me.
Knowing ...

My Study Project on Happiness!  starstarstarstarstar
This is not so much a story as an epiphany that I am currently having, and have been having, over the last few months - about happiness .

We all seek ...

Holding on to Happiness and Spreading It   starstarstarstar
NOTE: Mercy's happiness is more her definition of happiness than anything else. And Mercy wants us to be happy even when we don't feel in the mood...


[Holding ...

Happiness Is... My Happy Place!  starstarstarstar
These are my things that make me happy - my definition of happiness , so to speak, or 'my happy place':

1) Dancing
2) Listening to music
3) Playing ...

Happiness is the Quotient Between What You Want and What You Achieve.  starstarstarstar
Happiness is the quotient between what you want and what you achieve.

Happiness always gives me this sense of achievement, of joy and freedom; it ...

Knowing That People ARE  starstarstarstar
Happiness to me is knowing that "I AM"

It's knowing that I have life everyday

It's knowing that I can put a smile on someone's face for a moment;...

My Happy List  Not rated yet
My definition of happiness goes something like this.

Or rather this is my happiness list...

'What makes me happy' list: Waking up every morning,...

Happiness Contained in 5 Words  Not rated yet
For me the definition of happiness is the following:

Being at peace with myself.

This is difficult to achieve sometimes, but In my opinion these ...

Happiness - What THEY Say!  Not rated yet
What follows is not as much a happiness list but a definition of happiness from a variety of sources - a list of happiness definitions, so to speak!

I'...

Make A Choice To Be Happy (Part 2)  Not rated yet
Mercy's happiness list below is more of a definition of happiness, really, and she shows us how to find happiness. It's also a rallying cry to us all to ...

Simple Things Make Me Smile...  Not rated yet
What is happiness to me?

Well, my meaning of happiness looks like this happiness list below. These are the things that make me smile! :-)
Looking ...

Happiness is found in simplicity  Not rated yet
My happiness list is so long that I feel guilty.

So, instead, here's a short and simple thing that makes me happy every single day:
Tune to my ...

Being Happy with Who I Am and Loving My Partner  Not rated yet
I don't really have a happiness list , I just feel happy! It's wonderful!

Yes, it's wonderful (and easy) to feel happy when you simply [love who you ...

 

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