Best 97 quotes in «how to be happy in life quotes» category

If I have one piece of advice to give you all about what to search for in your quest for What Next, it's to find where the line blurs between hard work and happiness for you. To find that thing where working hard at it makes you happy, and where you're happy to work hard at it.

Identify your driving motivation and you will have all the encouragement you need.

If someone tries to undermine your commitment, re-evaluate your commitment to them.

If you want to be the best you can be, don’t judge anyone. Not even yourself.

If you believe in yourself, anything and everything is possible.

If you are generous in your relationships you will receive as much as you give.

It’s hard to be present when your attention is suffering information overload. Switch off and just sit still.

It’s easy to be brave when everything is going your way. When the going gets tough, it takes courage to follow the path you believe in.

It is only when your actions and words are aligned that you can achieve your true potential.

It’s okay to aspire to a better life, but don’t let it stop you from enjoying the life you already have.

Look for the joy in each and every day. Just because it isn’t immediately obvious, that doesn’t mean it’s not there.

Live your life with courageous integrity. Do the right thing, not the easy thing.

Most people are fine with fine and okay with okay. If you want to be the best you can be, make sure you’re not.

Most people are doing their best, most of the time.

I've never had a moment when I thought: "Tom, you've made it!", and I don't think I want to, because that feels like you've reached the end; that you've crossed the finish line. But to me there is no end. An achievement is not a finish line; it's a checkpoint on a far greater journey. It's a moment to pause, to take a breath and look back and enjoy what you've experienced and be grateful for it, but then to turn around and look towards the next checkpoint, the next achievement.

Most of the things that go wrong in life don’t have a lasting impact. Remind yourself that if it won’t matter in ten years’ time, it doesn’t matter today.

Most of the things you find yourself wanting will have little or no bearing on the happiness in your life.

Nobody’s life is perfect. Rather than wishing for things you don’t have, make the most of the things you do have.

Multi-tasking is stressful. You will get things done much faster if you do them one at a time.

No matter how much you care about someone, you can’t take responsibility for their happiness.

One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself is, ‘How do I hold myself back?’ Once you know the answer you can get out of your way.

Perfectionism is a lost cause. Focus your energy on being the best you can be.

Recognise how much you have to give.

Remember, however bad things might be right now, this moment will pass and your life will continue to be a good one.

Nobody from your past should be held responsible for your future. The only person accountable for your future is you.

Perfection is impossible. Expecting the best from yourself isn’t about trying to be perfect; it’s about striving to be the best you can be.

Quiero que [mi hijo] conozca el secreto de la felicidad, algo tan sencillo que da la impresión de que por eso mucha gente no lo pilla. El truco consiste en dedicarte a hacer lo que quieras, lo que te haga feliz, siempre que no perjudiques a los que te rodean. No es hacer lo que crees que deberías. Ni lo que te parece que otros creen que deberías hacer, sino actuar de un modo que te procure una inmensa felicidad. Poder contestar con un "no" amable y educado a las cosas que no te gustan, alejarte de situaciones que no te ayudan a sentirte realizado, acercarte a aquello que te deleita. Y no hay nada que no esté dispuesto a hacer para contribuir a que mi hijo lo logre.

Regardless of your upbringing or formative experiences, it is never too late to start believing in yourself.

Remember to afford yourself the same generosity you give to others.

Self-pity never leads to happiness. Remind yourself that the situation may not be ideal, but it’s rarely the worst that could ever happen.

So many of life’s eventualities are beyond your control. Work out what things you can influence and come to a peaceful acceptance of the rest.

See the world as being filled with positive potential. Focus your attention on your intention and make that potential a reality in your life.

So many people sabotage their own chances for happiness— don’t be one of them.

The most important commitment you will ever make is to being the best you can be.

Sometimes being happy will require some difficult conversations. Some of those conversations will be with yourself.

The happiest, most successful people believe in themselves unconditionally. They know they can do, be and have all that they want in life.

There is a big difference between being self-ist and being selfish— putting yourself first doesn’t mean you have to put everyone else last.

There is nothing wrong with enjoying life’s luxuries as long as your happiness isn’t contingent on them.

There is nothing wrong with wanting more. There is no reason why you shouldn’t get everything you want from life.

To be happy, you need to do the right thing for you, even when it feels like the hardest thing in the world.

Unless you have a crystal ball you don’t know how the future is going to unfold. Focus on the things you can influence and don’t fret over the rest.

Sometimes you have to risk or give up some of your financial wealth to have a richer life.

The only person who can take responsibility for your happiness is you.

The only thing you have total control over is who you choose to be. Be the best you can be.

The only way to get an understanding of the true wealth in your life is to acknowledge all the things you have to be grateful for.

There is no such thing as ‘no choice’. There are always other options. Explore yours.

There is nothing wrong with deciding that you don’t want something, but if you do want it, go out and get it!

True happiness is a state of being, not one of doing or having.

Unless you have the courage to say ‘no’ to the things you don’t want, it’s hard to say ‘yes’ to the things that you do want.

Very few changes in life are achieved without effort and a commitment to making that effort.