1000+ Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently

Remember, there’s always something to be negative about—and something to be grateful for. The choice is ours.

Don’t lower your standards, but do remind yourself that removing your expectations of others—especially those who are being difficult—is the best way to avoid being disappointed by them.

Their experiences are a reminder that even when harsh circumstances threaten to bring us down to the lowest of lows, we can keep our minds focused on the positive and our hearts open, and continue to put one foot in front of the other, to recover the pieces, rebuild, and fight back with more strength and determination than we ever imagined possible.

Make yourself the number one priority of this moment.

Turn to the moment fully and welcome it. Smile, and give what you feel your full, thoughtful attention

Then focus, carefully, on what you’re truly feeling. Don’t numb yourself with distractions or expectations, but instead bring how you feel further into your awareness.

Don’t wait on others to choose you. Choose yourself today!

Don’t settle for the default settings in life.

Openness means you admit that you don’t really know what the next step will be like, and you’d like to understand the whole truth of the matter. It’s being fully present and willing to learn and grow.

In fact, most of what we describe as our “biggest problems” are the direct consequence of how we react to life on an average day.