The Exceptional Principles for Happiness, Success, Change, and Wisdom

Last week, we explored 23 principles for Happiness, Success, Change, and Wisdom. This week, I want to explore the exceptions to the rule… when don’t these principles work… and what does?   Gratitude is a game-changer Focus on what you don’t have (to motivate you)   Change your state Let yourself be where you are and feel what you feel and be patient   Your feelings can’t be trusted. Your gut can. Your feelings will tell you about what is going on in your body and mind   Be solution-focused Let others find their own solutions Really listen to others Find better problems    Be okay with whatever happens Do not accept the situation. Stand your ground. Build boundaries.   Focus on how you can improve Label yourself in terms of the kind of behaviors you want to engage in   Focus on what you can control Remind yourself that the universe works outside of your locus of control and learn to accept   Focus on how this is an opportunity Focus on why this is a problem that needs to be focused on   Prioritize the most important thing and focus on it Keep your eye on all the moving parts   Stay resilient. Give up. It’s not worth doing.   Everything will be okay.  Everything won’t be okay and that is okay   Chunk things down to stay motivated Chunk things up to stay motivated (bigger picture)   Set clear and exciting goals Focus on habits and daily routines   Give first Maintain strong boundaries and avoid giving too much   Measure your progress Do things for the sake of them   Keep your standards of others high Lower your standards of others    Raise your standards for yourself Take time off and live in the moment