Sometimes at the beginning of my classes at Oakwood, I ask the members a “getting to know you” question. One day, my question was “What is something you can do to be happier?” I got some beautiful answers and wanted to share them with you!
What is something you can do to be happier?
- “Spend some time at the playground with kids. Kids make you happier.” – Paul
- “When you’re in public, find a baby and catch it’s eye.”- Carol
- “Stay true to yourself.”- Francis
- “Enjoy yourself and the time you have.” – Ken
- “Find God anywhere. He’s here around us. He can bring so much joy to you and strength.” – Judith
- “Being around family and happy people.” – Karen
- “Happiness is a choice. Some people choose it and some don’t.” – Bob
- “Become more involved with your husband.” – Patricia
- “Always try to progress.” – Carlos
- “Smile and laugh.” – Mary
- “Laugh at yourself, life, and your husband.” – Mila
- “Slow down a little bit and enjoy life a bit. Then when you go back to work you’ll feel better about it, and maybe have time to romance your girlfriend.” – Roy
- “Have your family over more often. Also, don’t sweat the small stuff, and the older you get the more you realize…it’s all small stuff.” – Brad
- “Think of others, and make sure that your life isn’t impacting theirs in a negative way.“ – Mel
- “I love being with my family.” – Eileen
- “Go someplace new.” – Elidia