Happiness is a Habit. . .

Happiness is something we’d all like to feel no matter what’s going on. But how to be a basically happy person, able to deal with whatever happens in life? Here are some Buddhist tips:

Make some quiet time each day – calm down by focusing on your breath.
When with others, be mindful of how you behave and speak; when by yourself, be mindful of what’s going on in your mind – try to act, speak and think in constructive ways.
Do something nice for someone every day – have sincere concern for their happiness.
Be generous with others – it will boost your feeling of self-worth.
Focus on your own and others’ strong points – make helpful suggestions when problems arise.
Let go of wrongs that others have done – practice forgiveness.
Let go of your own mistakes – forgive yourself.
Accept reality – life is full of ups and downs, but no matter how bad things get, everything passes.