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Further exploring the Keys to Happiness in Part 2, I would like to share with you some more factors which move us towards Happiness in life. So here is the next set of Keys to unlock Happiness in your life.

Be Content

No matter how much money you make, you will still be disappointed in life if you do not learn to be content with what you have. Real happiness and satisfaction comes from being content with whatever you have. So being content is key to leading a happy life.

Banish Anger

Do not get Angry as it affects you physically as well as mentally. As Buddha said holding onto Anger is just like holding onto coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt. So if you want to be happy in life, banish anger for ever from your life.

Be Humble

Humility is a key attitude one must have if you want to be happy. If you have an inflated ego and you are not humble, you would most certainly face situations in life where your ego can easily get hurt which would cause anguish and disappointment, which in turn would affect your health and well being and thus would make you unhappy in life.

Avoid Jealousy

Jealousy is a vice which would greatly hinder your pursuit towards happiness. Jealousy is caused when you compare your situation with another individual and hope that you would have those same luxuries and pleasures the other individual is enjoying. We can overcome jealously by setting standards for ourselves and striving to achieve those standards rather than compare ourselves with others and make ourselves feel miserable and thus unhappy. Another approach towards overcoming jealousy could be to compare yourself with people who are lesser fortunate than you.

Do Charity – Random Act of Kindness

Acts of Charity increases the feel good factor, giving a boost to your happiness. You feel elated and your mind is filled with happiness when you perform an act of giving the needy some kind support. It does not matter how big or how small your charity may be, but it definitely brings a source of happiness to your mind and soul. Try this small experiment the next time you feel low in life, try to do a Random Act of Kindness by giving some kind of help to a person who is in need, but who least expects any help from your side. You will be amazed by the amount of joy you bring into that persons life by this small act of yours, which will in turn bring joy to you. Giving in Charity is like lighting a candle, so the more you give people the more candles you light thus making your life brighter and happier. Make Charity a part of your life.

Give more than you Receive

The secret of being liked by people is to give more than you get.  This increases your happiness quotient.  And always remember that God loves a cheerful giver, so give more and you will see showers of happiness pouring into your life.

Face Criticism Positively

Do not let what others say affect your life or decisions. There will be times in life when you are criticized by people who matter to you or even by strangers. This should not disappoint you. You must always look at criticism objectively, so if the criticism has merit, work towards improving on it otherwise plainly ignores it.

Ponder over Sweet Memories

Memories of a vacation or places visited bring you an immense sense of joy. Viewing pictures or videos of a vacation taken with your family or friends really brightens up your mood. So the next time you set out on a vacation make sure to take your Digital camera or Video camera to capture those happy moments and relive the same to lift up your mood and happiness.

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