Lorayne feels unhappiness is just a bad habit. He suggests
getting up every morning, look at yourself in the mirror and smile.
Really! Happiness is a state of mind and if you tell yourself you
are happy it is possible that you will be. You will also be healthier,
for it has been proven that being in a positive attitude makes you
feel better.
Another thing Harry feels strongly about is making prompt
decisions! Indecision is a waste of time plus it does cause
unhappiness. Chapter Seven is where taking action and making
prompt decisions is discussed.
William James (psychologist and philosopher) says, “There is no
more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual
but indecision!”
Shyness is another reason for unhappiness which can be
overcome by showing an interest in others and doing our
best to make them feel comfortable. Harry realizes and I’m
sure many of you do as well, that everyone thinks of themselves
and how they look to others. Shyness causes us to be
uncomfortable, uneasy and self-conscious because we are
worried about what others think of us.
If we make it a habit to think of others and their comfort instead
of our own we won’t have time to think of ourselves. We are all
the same and have the same kind of thoughts, it is just that many
have worked at being interested in others and don’t seem shy.
Of course there are always people who interest us naturally
without having to work at it. Plus there are also people who show
too much interest in others, we just have to use common sense.
Tags: happiness, indecision, interest, positive attitude