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Happiness is not about making it to the peak of the mountain nor is it about climbing aimlessly around the mountain; happiness is the experience of climbing toward the peak.” ~ Tal Ben-Shahar I enjoy my morning coffee from a beautiful cup with a red heart on it, to remind myself that love is all around.

So if you have a dog, appreciate her and all she can do to help you work better, reduce your stress levels and bring your best to your work. Take your dog for walks and enjoy time together in physical activity. Relax with your dog, enjoying the benefits of petting him or feeling his warmth as he lays on your feet during a virtual meeting with your boss. Look for people with whom you can connect based on common appreciation for your dogs, and embrace the ways your dog can enhance your thinking and your coping. Why we love it: Quite simply, Anne Lamott’s idea of a perfect day sounds like heaven. “My little dog — a heartbeat at my feet.”— Edith Wharton, Pulitzer Prize-winning authorSome single women friends don’t invite me to join big nights out as often as they once did because I am no longer 100 per cent available at short notice – I have to arrange Betty-care now, so it’s a little harder. It’s as if I have acquired the equivalent of a partner in their eyes, so I’m no longer a ‘free spirit,’ which is true to some extent. As my late mum said, when old age engulfed her, “I can only be spontaneous nowadays if I plan it very carefully.” I can’t remember exactly what it was my friend was trying to convince me I could do, but I had an argument to counter every bit of encouragement. There was no shortage to the ways I believed I wasn’t good enough. There is a spectrum of emotional connection between people and their dogs, ranging from being able to detect and understand each other’s feelings to actually sharing the same emotions.

I knew I always wanted to travel the world and meet people from different cultures. I had enough money to afford that, and still, I was so afraid of spending! Even today I am thankful to the good friend who insisted on me following her on a trip, because that’s how I finally managed to break that wall. Life loves me. All is well in my world, and I am safe.” ~ Louise Hay 2. I sweeten my life, every day.

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I hasten to add that some of them adore Betty and are brilliant around her, which I appreciate hugely. One friend who is less than enthusiastic recently said: “We’re not against you or Betty. It’s you and Betty. Things are just so different now”. That is true. Mental Subtraction of Positive Events: Visualize what your life would be like without the good things you have. I used to think certain emotions were wrong to feel. I didn’t believe I had a right to feel angry or sad or hurt. There was always someone who had it worse than me. The older I get, the more I think the secret of happiness is the ability to embrace the boring, lay claim to the mundane and rejoice in repetition. In affairs of the heart and the wallet, in relationships and family life, and the workplace too, we’d enjoy more lasting success if we stopped being bored by the boring, stopped seeking what we tell ourselves is the next exciting thing. After all, everything gets boring in the end if you let it. Take my example: Years ago, I used to work in China. I lived in a beautiful compound in downtown Shanghai, all paid for by my company, and I was single, with no loans, debt, or financial commitments. It all looked wonderful, but deep inside, I was so unhappy!

Here are some of the keys to happiness identified by researchers, along with some specific, science-based activities for strengthening skills of happiness, in ourselves and in society. I’m learning that I can consider other people’s opinions without denying my own. Disagreeing doesn’t have to mean I’m wrong. When I take the time to ask myself what I think, I get to know myself better, reinforce my trust in my own value, and choose a life that’s right for me. 7. Feeling all my emotions One of the scariest exercises I’ve done is asking people close to me to share what our relationship means to them, what they see as my strengths, and what qualities they like about me. It feels so presumptuous to ask another person to say something nice about me. What if they think I’m arrogant? What if they can’t think of anything positive to say? I cultivate optimism and trust the flow of life. I shift my focus from what could go wrong to what could go right. Whatever I fear, it hasn’t happened yet. I embrace my future with the genuine curiosity of a child, and I choose to believe that something wonderful is waiting around the corner—that we live in a supportive Universe where everything unfolds perfectly, and things happen for my highest good.But it’s important to remember, he adds, that not all dogs are exactly alike, psychologically, physiologically, or socially. “Dogs are individuals, and you need to know who they are,” Bekoff says. “I always tell people: You’ve got to be fluent in dog .”Bekoff says that dog-owners should tune in to what their dogs are trying to tell them with their barking, other vocalizations, facial and body language. A bidirectional effect? Start small… Maybe appreciate a colleague for their sense of humour, instead of focusing on what you may dislike about them. But it’s not just about thinking pleasant thoughts – express your gratitude. Think about small things you can do, like bringing chocolate into the office as an appreciative gesture for the great team you work alongside. Change starts with making a choice about where to focus your energy.’ 4. Schedule a weekly ‘joy date’

Rat racing is all about hunting for happiness, chasing an illusion, and never feeling content. The more we achieve, the more we want: another house, another car, another job, or more money. Happiness

This all sounds great in theory of course, but how can you start to generate more joy in your life when all you feel like doing is sitting at home alone pensively with a glass of wine while watching a grisly Nordic crime thriller? Fortunately, the experts have some foolproof strategies. 1. Become a joy detective On the auditory front, research has found that when dogs hear expressions of distress, like crying, or positive sounds like laughing, they respond differently than they do to other vocalizations or non-human sounds. When they’re exposed to these human sounds, dogs are more likely to look at or approach their owner or the source of the sound. One day, I was complaining about not having enough days off to escape work and treat myself to a vacation. I was feeling stressed and tired. I can recall my stepfather looking into my eyes with a deep sense of peace and compassion. Of course, there will be times in life when happiness feels out of reach. That’s OK. Our unpleasant emotions are appropriate responses to difficult situations; they’re there to guide our responses and help us make meaning from challenges and adversity. I hear you,” he said. “I know you work hard. Sometimes, I imagine myself jumping out of bed and going for a walk, whenever I want to.”