Step 12 – Behave in a congruent manner

This concludes (until further notice) the series of articles based on this “12 Steps to Happiness” post.
Saving the best for last, this is the one that’s supposed to pull it all together. Personally, I find this one the most difficult to accomplish in everyday life.

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Step 11 – Think positively

Until next week, I’ll be basing my articles on this “12 Steps to Happiness” post.
This is going to be a short post, because to me, it’s an absolute no-brainer. On the premise of “DON’T THINK OF A RED BALLOON NOW” and assuming you are, here’s an example of what positive thinking can do for [...]

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Step 10 – Recognise that all feelings are good and useful

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be basing my articles on this “12 Steps to Happiness” post.
My granddad died last week, and emotionally I was all over the place. Sad, because now he’s officially gone; confused, because I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye except in the form of a letter; relieved, because [...]

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Step 9 – Live without fear and embrace change

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be basing my articles on this “12 Steps to Happiness” post.

I’ve written about fears before, and since they’re such an important topic, they made it into the top 12 countdown. In my opinion, many of life’s puzzles can be explained by looking at what we’re afraid of.

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Step 8 – Live healthily

I’m sorry folks, I just realised that the link back to the post I’m basing these steps on has somehow gotten messed up during the transition to this new blog. Should be back in working order now though!
What constitutes a healthy life? Does living healthily mean you have to give up all the [...]

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