Enjoy the Little Things in Life

Hello, Internet!

Robert Brault once said, "Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were big things."

 

If we don't learn to appreciate the little things, then we can be missing out on some of the beauty that surrounds us. Often times, we don't pay attention to small details, only the big ones that pop out at us, when really both can be enjoyed. 

Don't let your happiness depend on getting a new iPad, or iPhone (although that could be exciting!) Instead, allow yourself to be happy on the small things such as, someone held open the door for you, or someone lent you a pencil! 

Sometimes small gestures can mean as much as big ones. Simple things can be more enjoyable than big grand schemes. 

It all depends on perspective. Even the most wealthy people can be unhappy if they don't take the time out of their day to just sit and enjoy the little things. 

Life is not meant to be lived in a hurried rush, full of stress. It sometimes requires us to take a break and to stop and smell the roses. 

Remember, ourselves are even made up of a dozen little things and if our friends and family can appreciate the little things that make up ourselves, the surely we can appreciate the little things of other people and of this world. 

I hope this post reminded to you to take a breath and enjoy life's little joys! 

Carpe Diem, 

Rolee Sharma ❤

My Greatest Accomplishment

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Today I'd like to share my personal greatest achievement with you. My greatest achievement would have to be when I became parliamentarian of NJHS in 8th grade.

 

My achievement was a very happy moment in my life. This is because I reached my goal that I had at the time. To make my goal possible, I had to write a speech presenting my thoughts and plans for the organization. My adversaries were equally as good as I was, but I had to make the public want me to be the one for them. 

Getting accepted in NJHS was also not a simple task, I needed to maintain my grades and show the judges I had what it takes to be in that exclusive society. Also, I need to mention all the things I would do to help others through this organization and how I would make a difference. 

Success, however, does not equal happiness, but happiness can come from success and vice versa. 

For example, if I had not gotten into NJHS or had become parliamentarian, it would not affect the whole of my being. Yes, being successful is good but we shouldn't dwell on what we don't have or didn't do! 

Being happy and successful are often the two things that people want the most. I agree that both are important but our whole lives should not revolve around the two. 

If we don't succeed we should try and try again! If we still are living with our past goals, how will we plan to achieve our future ones? 

I hope that sharing this experience with you, just might make you want to achieve your goals and find your greatest accomplishment! Keep smiling! 

Carpe Diem, 

Rolee Sharma ❤

How Happiness Affects Health

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Robert Green Ingersoll once said, "Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so." Today I will be writing about the ways that happiness can affect health and well being.  

Happiness has been found to affect the health in many positive ways. Here are some ways that being happy can influence your well being. 

•    Happiness can reduce the risk of heart disease. 

According to a study conducted by Dr. Laura Kubzansky, a professor of society, human development, and health, happiness can reduce the risk of chronic heart disease. In an experiment with 6,000 men and women aged 25-74 those who possessed emotional vitality were less prone to receive any type of chronic heart disease.  

• Happiness reduces stress 

When a person is happy and smiling, it reduces stress. By reducing stress, it also reduces blood pressure, regulates blood sugar levels, and puts stress anxiety reactions to ease.

• A happy person is well received by others 

Individuals who are happy are more likely to have people accept them and socialize with. Having more social interactions, and are accepted more into society. With being accepted into society, it makes a person feel more emotionally stable and are twice as likely to say they are feeling good or in good health.

I hope these little facts helped you be positive! Keep smiling! 

Carpe Diem, 

Rolee Sharma ❤

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