You need positive people in your life

Happiness is a choice. But we continually need to be reminded by people to make that choice.

One big mistake people make is in not realising that happiness is an individual choice. However, every choice is influenced by the people who are in our lives.

Mature minds and hugely successful persons have often proved that if you change your life-influencers it will be for the better as you can dramatically increase your chances of achieving happiness and success.

In my research, I’ve found that positive social connection is the greatest predictor of long-term happiness.Welcoming a positive new influencer into your world can be one of the ‘happiest’ choices one can make.

That person could be a professional life-coach, a mentor or simply someone whom you respect and who has the positive outlook you wish to inculcate and subsequently emulate.

A positive influencer will have a few outstanding traits that rub off on you over a period of time, particularly if the influence and association is strong.

This person will practice gratitude. The individual will seek joy on a day-to-day basis and work towards reaching his best physical and mental state. They’ll enjoy being active and feel connected to others.

Think about the negative influences around you. These are people who focus on the bad things in their lives and cause you to do the same.

You’ll be left searching for new problems to worry over. Negative influencers don’t smile or laugh easily. They have trouble maintaining relationships and see stress as a threat rather than a challenge to embrace.

Steer clear of such characters if you seek bliss! We know that happiness is a choice. But we continually need to be reminded by people to make that choice, especially when life gets challenging.

Think about the people you know who could be positive influencers and spend more time with someone who will improve your happiness and lead you to greater success.

By:AQUIB KHAN

(The writer in an NRI Engineer based in Abu Dhabi)