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Imagine
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22 May 2012 at 9:44am
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chris Guillebeau of ChrisGuillebeau.com. Imagine a life where all your time is spent on the things you want to do. Imagine giving your greatest attention to a project you create yourself, instead of working as a cog in a machine that exists to make other people rich. [...]
The Little Guide to Contentedness
by Leo
18 May 2012 at 1:31pm
‘He who is contented is rich.’ ~Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. There has been little in my life that has made as much an impact as learning to be content — with my life, where I am, what I’m doing, what I have, who I’m with, who I am. This little trick changes [...]
The 9-5 Guide to Staying Active
by guest
15 May 2012 at 9:00am
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Matt Madeiro of Make Every Day Count. Let?s see if this rings any bells. When the clock hits 8, I sit. I plop back in my rolling chair, crack open the laptop on my desk, and spend the next nine hours with my butt glued firmly to [...]
Three Little Habits to Find Focus
by Leo
10 May 2012 at 11:42am
‘Distraction is the only thing that consoles us for miseries and yet it is itself the greatest of our miseries.’ ~Blaise Pascal Post written by Leo Babauta. I’ll be the first to admit that I fall victim to the trap of the Internet — a wonderful empowering tool that can fill your day with distractions, [...]
How to Live Well
by Leo
7 May 2012 at 1:59pm
‘Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.’ ~Seneca Post written by Leo Babauta. I’m not a rich man, nor do I fly around the world and drink champagne with famous people in exotic locales, nor do I own a sports car or SUV or a yacht. And yet, [...]
What I?ve Learned About Learning
by Leo
3 May 2012 at 9:07am
‘We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.’ ~Lloyd Alexander Post written by Leo Babauta. I am a teacher and an avid learner, and I’m passionate about both. I’m a teacher because I help Eva homeschool our kids — OK, [...]
The 39th Lesson
by Leo
30 Apr 2012 at 9:05am
Post written by Leo Babauta. Today (April 30) is my 39th Un-un-birthday, and as usual, the day is a good day to pause and reflect. Last year I wrote 38 Life Lessons I?ve Learned in 38 Years, and people seemed to find some use in it. This year, I thought I’d share an additional lesson [...]
How to Fail at Habits
by Leo
24 Apr 2012 at 11:28am
Post written by Leo Babauta. Before I learned how to change habits, I was stuck. I kept trying to change various habits — running, eating healthier, waking earlier, getting out of debt, ending procrastination — and I kept failing. I got very good at failing, in fact. Looking back on those days, given the power [...]
Webinar: How I Used the Power of Bad Habits to Change My Life
by Leo
23 Apr 2012 at 8:00am
Post written by Leo Babauta. Yesterday I conducted a free webinar, “How I Used the Power of Bad Habits to Change My Life“, and the video is below. The webinar was held Mon. April 23), and in it I talked about my struggle with bad habits, why bad habits are so powerful, and how I [...]
Crazy Talk: The Do-What-You-Love Guide
by Leo
19 Apr 2012 at 11:36am
‘Everything you can imagine is real.’ ~Pablo Picasso Post written by Leo Babauta. When I wrote the first words of this blog, more than five years ago, I had no idea those few keystrokes would change my life. I thought I was doing nothing more than reflecting on the changes that had been happening in [...]

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Here is your Friday STORY on: HAPPINESS: I don't know why I chose Friday to bring a happy story, but as I sit writing this I sense it was a good choice. The weekend offers more time with your family and friends, and it is only a full working day away. Do you celebrate a birthday in a big way? My observation is why wait a full year to be happy! I try to make every day full of the essence that brings forth a cheerful attitude. Today's story is slightly different, it is more like a joke than a story, but hidden within it is a confirmation that certain things are more important than others. If you strive for financial prosperity, would you bend your head down and charge your way through life, bustling everything out of your way. Or would you do your job to the best of your ability, remain cheerful and happy and watch with due care and attention as the play of life unfolds. Chris Evert, the American tennis player once said, 'If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that is a big accomplishment. That quality is important because it stays with you the rest of your life.' It is how you view life that assists in your efforts to be happy. Everyday situations arise that try to knock you off your pedestal, almost as if a magnet is pulling you down. To do a certain task may hold you in high esteem amongst your colleagues, but to do it with grace, nobleness, cheerfulness and a most pleasant attitude; will imply that you have room for more. You have a big heart, but wait until they see it at its biggest. You are determined, but wait until they see you totally committed. In other words you'll appear to breeze through every task, in fact you'll find no need to impress people with what you do, it will be obvious. Please enjoy this story, you'll not be able to resist telling others... 100 POINTS A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you get in." "Okay, " the man says, "I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in my heart." "That's wonderful, " says St. Peter, "that's worth two points!" "Two points!?" he says. "Well, I attended church all my life and supported its ministry with my tithe and service." "Terrific!" says St. Peter, "that's certainly worth a point." "One point!? Golly. How about this: I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans." "Fantastic, that's good for two more points, " he says. "TWO POINTS!!?" the man cries, "At this rate the only way I get into heaven is by the grace of God!" "Thank you for seeing that, that's worth 95 points, please come in, ' said St. Peter. (Unknown Author). Don't TRY to impress, by doing impressive things. Allow your roots to be fed with love, grace and a happy attitude. Then everything that grows will be impressive without TRYING... QUOTE: "Artists who seek perfection in everything are those who cannot attain it in anything.' (Eugene Delacroix). [[ct]]: How To Become A Happy Person

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Can't Take Life Anymore? (Answers: 8) (Comments: 0)
Everything has just been horrible for me the past few months. I'm pretty sure I have gone into depression. I think it has all started from when I was little and my family was having a really hard time because my parents started to do drugs. After 3-4 years of that my mother finally realized that she had to change her life for her children (me, my sister, and brother). My mother is a very strong person and all she had to do was walk out with me and my siblings and our life changed alot. It just became alot better. She didn't have to go to rehab or anything. And I was a smart kid when I was young so I knew if she was doing drugs or not. I am now almost 15 and going into highschool next school year. Ever since the beginning of junior high I have been bullied. Not even that much, but now this year I have been bullied enough that it is making me to stressed. I try to look good but when I do I feel stupid for trying because I am no good at fashion/hair/ or makeup. People say I have natural beauty, but I think they are wrong. I have a very low self esteem as you can see. I think I'm super disgusting. I can't stand looking in the mirror. Also I feel like a horrible person, like I'm not a good friend. I find that when ever I do something right, someone still finds something wrong with it and gets mad at me. And the past month or so I have been worrying about random stuff ALOT. Even when there is nothing to worry about, I still think of something to worry about! My boyfriend would always ask why I was depressed I would tell him I didn't want to tell him yet. Finally I told him, and he thought I was still keeping something from him and so he got mad and wouldn't listen or talk to me. Also now that I am going to high school I am terrified of the people because I know they will be really intimidating (I am intimidated by everyone!) I'm thinking of just ending my life! But I know that is foolish and wouldn't solve anything, but I can't take it anymore. My question is, is there anyone that can help me? I want someone to talk to and just some advice on how to become a happy person and think I am beautiful on the inside and outside. And my relationship with my mother has been growing apart and I really want to be close to her again, any ideas? I'm really really sorry this is so long, but thank you to anyone who reads and gives me an answer.

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How can i become happier ? :$? (Answers: 3) (Comments: 0)
i don't really know how to explain my problem but ill try my best I want to do something to make me happy, and bring some postive change to my life. My life is too predictable as i wake up, go to high school, come back, do homework, and chat. I want some ideas on how to become a happier person, and my life seems so boring. I want to achieve greatness and have something to look forward to. I have kinda become depressed as i have low self esstem, little friends, no parties/fun and am troubled a little

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how to become a happier person (no website links please)? (Answers: 5) (Comments: 0)
i have things to be grateful for and i am but sometimes there is just a well most of the time i am feeling unhappy about my life, where ever i am or who ever i am with. needing help i already go to church and yes i find help in this

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