Happiness

Everyone wants a shortcut to happiness. Sometimes the solution is right in front of our faces, and often times the reason for our unhappiness is self inflicted. Life is tough enough without the added pressures we put on ourselves.

Let’s take a look at the things you need to let go of in order to become a happier person.

1. The blade end of the knife you’re holding

No wonder you’re unhappy. You’re holding onto a knife by the blade side. You could be cutting yourself and causing irreparable damage.

2. Your captor’s hand

Think about how much simpler your escape would be if you let go of your captor’s hand. You won’t be 100% safe, but at least you won’t be making physical contact with the scumbag.

3. The ledge you have no hope of pulling yourself up from

It might be better to just take this one as a loss.

picture via: skootoosh.blogspot.com

4. The bottle of poison

Whether you’re planning on taking the poison yourself or holding it for a friend, studies show that holding onto poison can increase unhappiness levels by 1-4%. There’s also the chance that you accidentally drink it due to muscle memory.

5. Your ‘Sad Wand’

For those of you who don’t know, a sad wand is a magical item that casts sadness upon its holder. Simply let go of this item and you’re sure to increase your happiness exponentially.

6. The picture of your ex

She’s not coming back. Plus there are plenty of other pictures you could be holding onto, such as pictures of beer.*

7. Live grenade

Holding a live grenade can stress out even the most stone-faced of men and women. Don’t add this unnecessary item of stress. Put the pin back in and save the grenade for when you really need it.

8. The dvd copy of any nostalgic movie you’re about to buy

I know it’s a good deal, but you can find it online (even legally) for free. Chances are it won’t ever leave the packaging.

9. The box from the movie The Box, or just the movie The Box

If you know this classic tale then you already know my point. If you don’t know it, then certainly don’t turn to Richard Kelly’s The Box. It’s sloppy and awful.

10. Stop reading these lists and go create something or tell someone they are beautiful, like Miranda Kerr

Picture via: http://www.wwtdd.com/2013/10/miranda-kerr-and-orlando-bloom-splitting-up/

Scientists Discover One Of The Greatest Contributing Factors To Happiness – expressing gratitude.

*This is an awful pun off of “pitchers of beer.” I’m sorry.