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Nowadays, there are so many things that could potentially get on our nerves in a heartbeat. As we live in a state of constant flux and unpredictability, anger could easily consume us and descend us into despair<\/a> if left unchecked.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Albeit our normal daily life has been tremendously disrupted by the pandemic, propelling us to look over our shoulders in anticipation of circumstances beyond our purview, there are still many things which remain in our control. Like how we react and our daily decisions to be and remain happy. It does not help, at times triggering\u00a0even, to hear people asking you to smile or just be happy, yet the key to happiness (cliche intended!) starts with the choice and the channelling\u00a0of conscious effort to be happy \u2014 even requiring practice at times to achieve it. In a nutshell, more often than not, we are in charge of our feelings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As we take a step closer to 2022, it would be helpful to not only articulate but also pen down our happiness goals. Grab a pen and list down five to ten things, such as having frequent meals with family members, or carving a\u00a0reading-alone time<\/a>, which are important to you and bring you joy. This list would help in (re)prioritising\u00a0our daily decisions. More importantly, it would reveal things (and people, including yourself!) that make up your life’s building blocks to happiness. As we become more aware of this matter, it would contribute in recalibrating the direction of life in pouring more time and energy towards making better choices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This list would, inevitably, also help to declutter our minds as we reflect on things that might be deceptively sparking joy; those we do for other reasons, such as the inability to say no because we think we have to. Saying ‘yes’ is easy. However, there are times we need to say ‘no’. Remember: Saying ‘no’ is also a choice. For instance, when someone is pushing you to do something which you do not have time for. 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This includes past mistakes. The ‘me’ today is the result of past mistakes and successes that will continue to experience struggles and apices\u00a0of happiness. Mistakes are occurrences that shape our growth. Start by admitting our mistakes. When we stand up to take responsibility, we are being accountable for our choices and actions. When we have accepted what we cannot change, steps to rectify the present circumstances, or address those affected by our mistakes would be easier as we are not paralysed by guilt. Instead, we are empowered to make changes in the present and change for the better.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thus, the\u00a0healing within ourselves takes place. We are our worst critics. However, we should also work towards being our own greatest cheerleaders. Start by writing down three to five things we love about ourselves. For example: I love the fact that I am curious about many subjects outside my area of specialisation. This acts as a reminder that our flaws and past mistakes do not define us for the rest of our lives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Besides drinking lots of plain water to stay hydrated and eating healthy according to your dietary needs, we deserve to treat ourselves (in moderation, of course!). Instead of binge eating on ‘cheat days’, why not indulge in some dark chocolate<\/a>. Lift your spirits with a piece of dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao content. 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Let Your Past Set You Free<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Savour Life’s Bitter Bites<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Slow Down<\/strong><\/h2>\n