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Monday, April 30, 2007

Just came across this in a book by Andrew Mattews

BE FLEXIBLE!

Here's a new recipe for PERMANENT misery...
Decide how you think the world SHOULD be.

Then, when life doesn't obey our rules, get angry!
That's what miserable people do!

Let's say you expect that:
*People SHOULD appreciate you.
*Planes SHOULD arrive on time.
*Your best friend SHOULD remember your birthday.

Sounds reasonable...
but often, these things won't happen!
So you end up frustrated.

Happy people make fewer DEMANDS on life.
Instead, they have PREFERENCES!

They say:
"I would prefer "A" but if "B" happens, it's OK too!"

I PREFER the neighbours to be quiet,
but if they make a noise, I can handle it.

I PREFER people to see my point of view,
but when they disagree, it is OK.

You have preferences about the outcome of your plans,
but you accept WHATEVER happens.

So your mission today?
Instead of making DEMANDS on life and people,
have PREFERENCES.

There are two ways to become happier:
a) Change the world, or
b) Change your thinking

It is easier to change your thinking!



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