HOW TO BE HAPPY

World Haggis Hurling Championship 2018, at Ellisland Farm, Dumfries and Galloway.

1. Be calm and modest.

According to Albert Einstein: "A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness."

Albert Einstein's handwritten theory about happiness sold for $1.56M.

The Taoists suggest that we should be kind, humble and avoid the extremes.

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2. Find a location with peaceful, kind and happy people.

The happiest countries in the world are said to be the small countries, such as Costa Rica.

"Costa Rica offers the freedom to live a peaceful, happy life, surrounded by peaceful, kind and happy people."

Costa Rica .


Heather Smart, Junior World Haggis Hurling Champion. Gregor Grierson. World Haggis Hurling Championship 2018, at Ellisland Farm, Dumfries and Galloway.

3. We need contrast in life.

We need our little adventures.

The picnic tastes better after the long hike up and down the mountain.

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Seeing trees and flowers can improve our mood.

Being creative - painting, gardening, music - can improve our mood

Have a hot bath.

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4. Find pleasure in cheering other people up.

Give someone a hug.

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5. Get plenty of exercise in order to beat stress.

Slow rythmic breathing calms the mind.

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6. Tell yourself that you are exhilarated and facing a useful challenge, when you encounter  a potentially stressful situation.

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If your car breaks down, it may mean that your 'guardian angel' wants you to do more walking, or get your car checked before you go on a long journey.

We need challenges.

7. Eat garlic, leeks and other such Prebiotics, which are good for your guts.

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