8 steps 2wards a more satisfying Life

[Part1]Want 2 know more about that 8 steps????????

1.count your blessing
one way to do is with a "gratitude journal" in which u write down 3 to 5 things for which u are thankful-frm the mundane(your peonies are in bloom)to the magnificent(a child's first steps).Do this once a week,say,on Sunday night.keep it fresh by varying your entries as much as possible.

2.pratice acts of kindness
there should be both random(let that hairy mom go ahead of u in the checkout line)& systematic(bring supper to an elderly neighbor)being kind to others,whether friends or strangers,triggers
a cascade of positive effects-it makes u feel generous & capable,gives u a greater sence of connection with others & win u smiles,approval & reciprocated kindness-all hapiness boosters.

[Part2]are u ready???????

3.savor life's joys
pay close attention to momentary pleasures & wonders. Focus on the sweetness of a ripe strawberry or the warmth of the sun when u step out frm the shade.Some cychologists suggest taking "mental photographs"of pleasurable moments 2 review in less happy times.

4.thank a mentor
if there's someone whom u owe a dept of gratitude for guilding u at one of life's crossroads,don't wait 2 express your appreciation-in detail &,if possible,in person.

[Part3]This is the suggestion frm professor Lyubomirsky

5.Learn 2 forgive
let go of anger & resentment by writing a letter of forgiveness to a person who has hurt or wronged u.Inability to forgive is associated with persistent rumination or dwelling on revenge,while forgiving bolsters positive feelings about your past & gives u peace of mind.

6.Invest your time in friends & family
where u live,how much money u make,your job title & even your health have surprisingly small effects on your satisfaction with life.The biggest factor appears to be strong personal relationships.

[Part4] 2 more frm professor lyubomirsky

7.take care of your body

getting plenty of sleep,exercising,stretching,smiling & laughing can all enhance your mood in your short term.Practised regularly,thay can help make your daily life more satisfying.

8.develop strategies for coping with stress & hardship

there is no avoiding hard times.Religious faith has been shown to help people cope,but so do the secular beliefs enshrined in axioms like"This too shall pass"&"That which dosen't kill me makes me stronger".The trick is that u have to belive them.

Overview:
1.count your blessing

2.practice acts of kindness

3.savor life's joy

4.thank a mentor

5.learn to forgive

6.invest time & energy in friends & family

7.take care of your body

8.develope strategies for coping with stress & hardship

---- time magazine Feb issue

Thank you, Dear Mr. Tiger!