Much research has been done to determine the causes of mental health issues such as depression, bi-polar disorder, mania, etc., but fewer studies have focused on what causes a person to be happy. Henry Cloud authored The Laws of Happiness, which highlights the life principles of people who experience higher levels of well-being and happiness. This article summarizes one law of happiness.
Happy people pursue goals. Goals help order our time and energy, promote growth and the hope of things to come. The way to accomplish a big goal is to break it down into little goals. What small, specific and measurable thing or things do I need to accomplish today that will work toward my end desire? Cloud encourages us to consider how we get to the end of a day able to know “today was a good day!” What needs to occur during the day to make that happen?
Getting in touch with our heart’s desires is key to setting goals. Sometimes, like a child digging around in a toy box for a favorite toy, we have to rummage through our thoughts and life experiences to discover goals that when achieved will satisfy and fill our hearts with joy.
thanks Pat! So true!
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