They say that happiness is not the purpose of the life, but a way of existence. If you learn to see the joy in everything around you, you’ve found the meaning of life. If you can feel thankful, then everyone will say you are a happy person.
Getzkick introduces you to a small list that will help you to understand what it really means to live a bright, meaningful life.
1. You feel happy for other people’s success.
The main reason for succeeding at work and at home is the ability to be happy for someone else’s success. The best teams are made up of people who are ready to help each other, know their roles, and are concerned not only about their own success, but also appreciate the achievements of the whole team.
2. You constantly seek new experiences.
You are one of those people who always prefers to move. You know you are unique and capable of making a contribution to the development of this world. According to psychologist Robert Cloninger, ’’Novelty seeking is one of those traits of the character that makes you healthier and happier. It pushes your personality to develop.’’ Discover your inner seeker and you’ll feel healthier, have more friends, and your life will bring you only joy.
3. You are not looking for a balance between your work and private life, you just live.
It’s impossible to maintain the symbolic boundaries between work and your private life. Why? Because you are your work. Your life is your work. Everything you do makes you who you are. A person who doesn’t understand it is not living — he is just working.
4. You can be empathetic.
The ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes is an extremely important and useful skill. It allows you to see the world and situations from different points of view, and gives you the time to think properly before judging someone. Such an approach protects you from rash actions and false allegations.
5. You have something to prove to yourself.
Many people take a great interest in proving other people wrong. They adduce thousands of arguments in order to validate themselves at the expense of others. Yes, when it works, you feel satisfied. But the true satisfaction comes from proving something to the most important person in your life: you.
6. You know that by working hard you’ll achieve success.
Nelson Mandela said ’If you have a dream, nothing will stop you from realizing it until you give up.’ Of course, there are always people who are more talented and smarter than you. But the one who really wants something will definitely achieve it.
7. You see money as a responsibility, not a reward.
Money is not the end in itself, but the means. You know this, and that’s why when thinking of salary, it’s not about the money for you, but what you’re going to do with it. Whether it’s a business development, a car purchase, or a loan repayment, you know that money is a valuable tool that can push you forwards.
8. You don’t think you’re special.
And therefore, you act persistently and consistently while achieving your own goals. You realize that success is based on ambition, persistence, and fortitude. A huge dose of luck and the right people are definitely important too, but only you play a leading part. However, you don’t seek cheap glory, and that’s why you know your own weaknesses and work to better them.
9.You know that dignity and respect last forever.
You treat everyone equally and with respect no matter who you are or who you have to deal with. Therefore, you get respect in return, and surround yourself by people who are ready to help you at any moment.
