"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
~ Thomas Edison
Ten Rules for a Happy Life
* Rule Number 1
Believe in you, your strength, your capability, your commitment and your sincerity
* Rule Number 2
Understand that you have a very strong role to play
* Rule Number 3
Remember the heroes of real life will be zeroes when they start
* Rule Number 4
Remember that experience speaks more than ego
* Rule Number 5
Forget your age
* Rule Number 6
Always think before you ink
* Rule Number 7
Save the surplus - start this minute
* Rule Number 8
Be happy about THIS life
* Rule Number 9
Never hurt anyone
* Rule Number 10
Update yourself every second
Our happiness is in our own attitudes.
Easier said than done, though, huh?!
You have no idea how much I needed this today:)
ReplyDeleteGreat list. And so true that it's easier said than done. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt is easier said than done. Thanks for the uplift. :)
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always so uplifiting. Can I ask you a really personal question? Of course, feel free to ignore ... But, do you write these posts to uplift yourself because you are feeling low, or do you actually feel this positive all the time? If it's the later, WHAT'S YOUR SECRET?????
ReplyDeleteJessica,
ReplyDeleteThe answer is both. Mainly, I am a very positive person who has always worked to boost the spirits of those I care about. Sometimes, though, it helps me just as much as everyone else. Sitting in the midst of query wars, I needed a bit of a pick me up, too. :-)
Wow. I love that quote. It makes me think and inspires me :)
ReplyDeleteLove. Everything. About. This. Post. Especially rule number 5. ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy post! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI totally expected this to be "Happiness is a warm gun...", but your post is equally as brilliant!
ReplyDeleteJonathon, Jonathon, Jonathon! What a cheeky monkey.
ReplyDeleteLove this reminder, Shannon. Happiness is a choice.
All these are good! I love #5, Forget your age! LOL And #6--think before you ink. Priceless.
ReplyDeleteFantastic post! I especially loved #8. Thanks for sharing your "happiness" secret. ;)
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, but I loved this, Shannon. Happy to have kicked the flu bug out, I stepped out into the world, happy as a lark. Boy, did I get my wings clipped. Lots of miserable, unhappy people out there. So, I returned home and, lo! your blog popped up. My smile's back. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove it! But, yes, it's way easier said than done!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Each point made me smile bigger. It's all about our outlook and what we make of it. Thanks for this reminder!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! It was much needed today!
ReplyDeleteLove these tips! My favorite: Update yourself every second.
ReplyDeleteYep, I'm jumping right on that:)
This is such a lovely post. It's definitely needed today. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHa-ha! Great list!
ReplyDeleteI like these rules! :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove love this!
ReplyDeleteGreat list of rules for a happy life. Thanks for sharing them. The one about forgetting your age is a good one.
ReplyDeleteI love the quote. I'm a huge fan of inspiring quotes and that's a good one.
ReplyDeleteNice list too. I really love "forget your age." so so true.
-lauren
A wonderful post full of positivity, which many people ought to read......and take note.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Awwww but it's nice to read these fabulous rules!!!!! Thank you for making my very cold evening a little warmer!!! Take care
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Great suggestions. :) Thanks again for my daily dish of optimism.
ReplyDeleteLe sigh. Yes, I needed this post today. This whole month! Thanks. :-)
ReplyDeleteI like rule #8 the best.
ReplyDeleteThat idea of not giving up, not snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, is resonating with me this week. I've seen so many people reach that success, right when they were ready to give up, I can't help but believe it. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tips!
I'm going to keep #5 in mind. Thanks for the list and encouragement!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! What an amazing list Shannon!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful rules to live by! I especially like #6, Always think before you ink!
ReplyDeleteExcellent rules :)
ReplyDeleteI sooooo needed this today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for always being such an inspiration!
Love it! It's a wonderful reminder!
ReplyDeleteVery thoughtful posts. At school today we had a presenter tell us 'Happiness is a decision you make'. I love the idea we are happy with the life we have.
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Thanks for sharing this! Happiness is a choice. Choosing to be happy does wonders!
ReplyDelete#5 becomes easier the older you get! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great list that I'll keep w/ me for those times that I'm feeling low. This is the post I was referring to yesterday! You embody it every day.
ReplyDeleteI am going to steal your quote and give it to my seven year old. I think he needs it right now.
ReplyDeleteThank you.