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Definition of a Happy and Successful life

We all have formed our own definitions of happiness right from childhood. A lot of these

perceptions are because of conditioned development i.e. they are a part of our habits due

to repetitive inculcation by parents, teachers and the society in general. That is why, none

of us has actually pondered about what exactly makes us feel happy! This feeling has

been left to our sub-conscience and we simply feel the happiness according to the

situation we are in.

A lot of small things can give happiness to us. For instance, just the thought of shopping

or spending money tends to excite us and makes us feel happy. Opportunities and new

ideas also have a similar effect on us. This excited state makes us imagine things related

to these incidents. For example: the perspective of going on vacation while getting an

office bonus would not only make us excited, but also make us plan and imagine the

holiday. In fact, we would feel the bliss without actually being on the vacation itself!

However, when being on the actual vacation, the excitement tends to settle down as one

begins to feel contented.

Same is the case with objects. We are quite crazy to purchase the latest cell phone,

laptop, I-pod or the new car. But once we own that stuff, the excitement settles down and

the appeal doesn’t stay the same. The cycle of excitement begins again when another new

product is launched.

Let’s pause for a second here and seriously think about our domain of happiness. Is it

pertained to acquiring latest objects only? Does it end at wishes being fulfilled? Is our

domain of happiness limited to spending good time with family or friends only? We are

so involved in this cycle of wishes that we actually forget to see what real happiness is

and how it can be achieved.

Self Improvement and Motivation For Success

The domain or definition of happiness varies for every individual as they have their own

individual needs. For some people, achieving a good career path provides happiness. For

some, it is their fulfillment of goals and objectives where as bringing happiness on the

face of the deprived can give some people happiness.

However, everybody doesn’t have it easy in this world. Our income, education, family,

environment, society and friends all affect our domain of happiness. We might not

always have the desired income needed to fulfill the wishes or may be the career isn’t

going as smooth as we had planned. So what does it do to us? Does it burst our balloon of

hope and excitement or does it renew our hopes, makes us clear our visions and set ahead

for the future with new motivation? How do you react when things don’t turn out as you

had planned? Most importantly, is your reaction appropriate or do you need to change

your attitude and perception?

This book is all about ‘you’ and how you can change dimensions in order to look ahead

to a better future. The upcoming chapters are a complete guide so that you can set

yourself in a new direction. After all, success is all about having the right paradigm shift!

Self Improvement and Motivation For Success

Self Improvement through motivation

In order to be happy and satisfied, one needs to be motivated. Motivation basically gives

us the hope to look ahead and dream higher. It is the force that propels us to go ahead.

But why do we need to change? People change for various reasons. Some change because

they don’t want to face the pain in their lives. Some change because they are sick of their

failures. For instance: poor grades can make us realize the importance of hard work while

studying and can motivate us to change. Similarly, debts can makes us look for other jobs

or to do more than one job.

This world is full of negativity and regardless of whatever people say, we need to face

this negativity and try to get over it. But it is you who has to decide. Who is in charge of

your life, you or your surroundings? Once, you decide that you are in charge of whatever

happens to you, you will put your foot down and get over whatever negativity surrounds

you.

It is easy for us to remain is the shelter of our comfort zone, but have your ever tried

stepping out of your comfort zone and take a sneak peek into what lies beyond? What

exactly prevents you from doing so? Failure? Fears? Shame?

The basic thing that you need to improve yourself is first, to have a goal and set some

objectives. Once, you know where you are headed towards, you will easily maintain your

focus and not be strayed away by anything that hinders your path.

Next is to set some concrete plans which can enable you to go for your goals. While

planning, don’t just think within your comfort zone. Step out of the box in order to

discover a newer you. Identify your problems and limitations and use techniques to get