Happiness Trigger 5
Manage Problems Happily
Many people are unhappy because they have problems. I have problems and I am sure you do too. In fact, every living being has problems. The word 'problem' is born from the word 'probolo,' which indicates something that is thrown before us. Thus a problem thrown in front of us is like a challenge. The way we handle it will decide how our life will be. If we manage problems happily, we will not lose our joy while dealing with them. However, if we allow problems to trouble us or agitate and make us react negatively, we have lost our joy and bliss for the moment.
Sometimes a problem cannot be solved. It just has to be managed. Either way, we must learn to pull this trigger and manage problems happily. This means that we must not let the problems manage us; rather we must take charge of the problems. The way I manage problems is that, I accept them with a game playing attitude. I think of it as fun and solve the problem, and remind myself that every problem has to pass. No problem will ever kill me! And finally if it does, well then, so what, either way, life is temporary. So why worry so much about it. I find that with a positive attitude, I am able to deal with problems in a much better way than I would when worrying or being tensed about them. When I worry about a problem, it robs me of the ability to think clearly. It also robs my smile which is the most important treasure I would hate to lose. So now when a problem comes to me, I first smile. Then I welcome the problem as if I was anticipating it and talk to my problem. In this humorous way, I find that half my problems are solved and the other half gets managed without me losing my happiness. Pull this trigger today, not tomorrow.