This small book of 12 Keys to Happiness, with 12 curated quotes for each key. These quotes when used for reflection have huge potential for developing the 12 habits for happiness.
12 Keys to Happiness
About the Book
This is a compiled ebook with curated quotes. The ebook provides an easy reference to use the words of wisdom for reflection and absorption of their
Sometimes one word or phrase is enough to bring about change, but the idea of sharing a variety of quotes on a single quality is that to imbibe change is sometimes hard and hence you can choose the one that resonates best with you. If you are not satisfied with the ready list of quotes, you can reflect on the key quality that is indicated. The idea is to improve the quality of life by positively influencing the thought tendencies that each one has developed.
It’s a small book of 12 Keys to Happiness, with 12 curated quotes for each key. These thoughts have huge potential for self-growth.
You can download a free ebook or you can also purchase it at a small cost for your kindle.
Power of Thoughts
Each one of us is seeking happiness. We are governed by our thoughts. Our thoughts shape our world.
Those of us who have convictions in our own thoughts and act as per our convictions can transform ourselves by positively changing our own values and beliefs, thereby affecting our thought tendencies and thought patterns.
Each one of us has empowering and disempowering thought patterns that are constantly getting generated in our minds. To get rid of the less useful thought patterns it is important that we develop the tendency to autogenerate the more empowering thought patterns.
The above-mentioned qualities can help in increasing the tendencies of auto-generation of empowering thought patterns. The more empowered one feels the happier one feels. One can develop or strengthen these qualities thereby improving the quality of their life.
When we do deep reflection, there is an interplay of the thoughts consciously introduced and our own experiences. There may be discomfort, disagreement, and rejection of the ideas. However, if you have the intention to be open-minded and faith in the possibility of your own transformation, your inner awareness can induce subtle shifts thereby updating your personal rule book or value system. Such inner awareness is key to
“Awareness precedes correction.”
Swami Chinmayananda
Habits – Good & Bad
Habits are very powerful whether good or bad. They shape our lives in profound ways. Our habits help us be consistent in our daily activities.
Good Habits
Good Habits help us
- Stay organized
- Improve our Focus
- Create a Positive Mental Attitude
- Make faster progress toward our goals
- Higher Energy
- Better Productivity
- Be Happier
Some common good habits include: getting enough sleep, eating healthy meals, exercising regularly, managing stress, setting and working towards goals, and practicing self-care.
They can also lead to more success and happiness in life. 12 Keys or Habits of Happiness are habits that can help us to be happier. These habits shape our Values and Beliefs, help us maintain a positive mental attitude, and live a happier life.
Bad Habits
Bad habits can be detrimental to our lives. They can lead to negative consequences and make it harder to reach our goals.
Some common bad habits include
- procrastination
- overeating
- neglecting self-care
- overspending.
Our bad habits can lead to
- stress, anxiety, and depression.
- physical health problems like obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and many more.
Change of Habits
With consistent effort and practice, we can create good habits and break bad ones.
Reflection on 12 Habits for Happiness
By reflecting on our habits and focusing on the ones that bring us closer to our goals, we can create positive changes in our lives. It all begins with a change of thought. Thought is a subtle but very powerful agent of change.
Sow a Thought, reap an Action.
Sow an Action, reap a Habit.
Sow a Habit, reap a Trait.
Sow a trait, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Reflection is the process of thinking deeply and critically about one’s experiences and beliefs. When we reflect on one of the quotes, it involves examining our thoughts, feelings, and actions in order. We gain a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Contemplative meditation is one of the techniques for deepening the reflection of thoughts on the chosen subject. Discussion with a mentor or a trusted professional can help.
Reflection can help individuals gain clarity, better understand their motivations, and identify areas they need to work on.
Change of Habits for Happiness and Personal Growth
In general, habits are difficult to change and may require consistent effort, and patience Here is some ideas to change habits for happiness.
- Focus on holistic personal growth development and read good books like 7 Habits and the 8th Habit that can help shape your thoughts.
- Reflection on an idea/thought that leads to a subtle internal change of thought.
- Use of Willpower and tracking mechanisms. (toughest and requires great discipline)
- Use tools & techniques to bring about subconscious changes in the mind.
- Understanding strategies for behavior change and fine-tuning our minds.
- Being curious and developing an openness to learn. For example, understanding how the filters of perception affect us and the difference between our perspective and perception.
- Take the help of a Coach or take Training.
