Secrets of Happiness

1. Count your blessings:

2. Compare down:

3. Distinguish between wants and needs:

and today:

4. Do what you should:

"Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.” 1 John 3:7

When we avoid responsibility we may gain temporary happiness, but get long-term unhappiness.  Such avoidance then spills over into other areas  of life, making other people unhappy!

The person who does what he should, even though he feels like doing the opposite, is much happier than the person who indulges himself in some momentary pleasure while avoiding a responsibility.

Avoidance of responsibility is often disguised  in the phrase, "I wasn’t able to get it done.” However, an admission of "I chose not to do it" is more the truth.

I remember one of my students telling me, “I was unable to do my homework.” When I asked why he replied, “I had to go to a football game!”

Do what you know is right, don’t procrastinate, do the hard thing first—and you will be happier.

Picture: the “joy" of procrastination!