You Can Be Happy Even If Your World Is Not Perfect Now

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect, but means you have decided to look beyond your problems.

Enjoying the present moment is a habit that takes a lot of practice.

Just finding reasons to be happy benefits your future.

Did you know that optimistic people have a stronger immune system than their negative friends?

Could it be that they take better care of their health?

The long-term happiness depends on your ability to notice and appreciate the details of what makes you happy right now….like your pet, a sunset or a child’s laughter.

Simple pleasures make you happy.

By focusing on the little things that make you happy will move you on to bigger dreams.

Sleep more – you’ll be less sensitive to negative emotions.

Spend time with your friends and family – this can make a huge difference to how happy we feel, generally.

Spend time outside in the sunshine, even if only for twenty minutes a day.

A smile is a great way to improve the stress of a troubling situation you may be in.

Last but not least, take the time to meditate. Meditation literally clears your mind and calms you down. This has often be said to be the single most effective way to live a happier life.

Read more posts by Mary Ann Sheveland here. Mary Ann is a blogger for JenningsWire.

Mary Ann Sheveland

Mary Ann grew up in Brownwood, a small central Texas town. Her early love of the violin, which developed at the age of ten, and subsequent mastery of the instrument opened many opportunities for her. She was mentored and prepared for her musical journey from the director of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. She auditioned and was selected to join the Blue Jeans Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra was underwritten by Levi Straus Blue Jean Manufacturer and the City of Estes Park, Colorado. Two musical students from each state were selected and concerts were given each Sunday afternoon in a natural amphitheater in the Rocky Mountains. Mary Ann remains an alumnus of this group which is an active symphony now making their home in Breckenridge, Colorado. Mary Ann also played in the Las Vegas, Wichita Falls and Austin Symphony Orchestras.

She had a busy career beginning at the Governor’s Office in Colorado. Then fourteen years at a Texas Trade Association. She was Manager of a Computer Magazine Publishing Company. The last few years of working were spent in sales, which led to her home office, as her husband’s health declined.

Since her husband’s death, Mary Ann has written several books, including a Book of Poetry, Children’s Short Stories, Reflections, The Pioneers and her just published book, Journey of My Heart, A Memoir.

During the last quarter of 2012 Mary Ann was engaged with speaking engagements and book signings in several states, as well as radio interviews from New York City, Dallas, Denver, Portland and Seattle, Washington.