We are living in the generation of complaints, social networks are full of people complaining about absolutely anything, whether it's a joke, insecurity, salary, customs, food, everything. Anything positive or nice you share, someone will come along to complain.
There are always reasons for complaints, our Brazil is going through a financial crisis, insecurity here is worse than in war-torn countries and the population has not collaborated socially. And of course, even those brasileiros que estão no Japão or in some other country do not live in a paradise as others think. We all face difficulties, whether financial, some illness or family problem.
Because of these numerous problems, we are sometimes not happy. Many seek to know how to find happiness in this troubled world, but what is happiness? Each person has a different idea of happiness, some feel happy in a calm environment, while others feel happy in a party or mess. This is one of the main reasons why we think that some people complain with a full belly, or are already satisfied in their comfort zone, each person is happy in a way.
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Is it possible to be happy in Japan or anywhere else?
In this article, I want to give some tips to help you increase and find happiness. You must find it yourself, not a country, money, or family that will bring it to you. Remember that this article can be applied to anyone living anywhere, but since our site is about Japan, we focused it in the title of the article.
Think positive
The big reason many people are unhappy is that they can only see the bad sides of things. And on top of that, they end up spreading that unhappiness to others. The world is already shit, why make it worse? I think everyone is aware that everything has bugs and problems, take any pretty picture and try to zoom in and you will see thousands of pixels that make the image blurry and ugly.
Life is beautiful if we look if we think positive and stay away from people who exude negative and bad things. Of course life is not going to be wonderful and we must also be aware of the problems. It's normal to always look for the best for us, keep safe and have rights. The problem is that lately people have been complaining a lot about silly things and the controversy is that things that should complain don't complain.
Have you ever wondered why children live happily, playing and having fun? Is it not because of your innocence and unconcern for life?
think far
Many are used to their comfort zone and think that the world or country they live in revolves only around that. Most people's thinking is negative and very short, they think they won't get something and say that other people won't either. I get tired of hearing people with thoughts like:
- For live in Japan, just being descendant;
- Job in Japan is only factory and overtime;
- Making money online is impossible;
If you have dreams, don't let yourself be guided by those short and negative thoughts. Think big, imagine yourself achieving all your dreams and goals, and chase after them. Dreaming harms no one and even brings satisfaction. I achieved my dream, I visited Japan and I work from the comfort of my home, and I am pursuing many other dreams.
It's not just dreams you should think Away, this past week I heard a very interesting illustration and I would like to quote it here: A person found several men working on a construction site carrying stones.
He arrived at the first man and asked: What are you doing? The man replied: Can't you see? I'm carrying these stones. However, that man was not clear enough. Then the person went to the second man and asked the same question: The man replied: I am cutting these stones to fit them in a place. That man answered the question with more details but was still not clear enough. This person went to ask a third man who replied: Didn't you know? We are building the King's castle.
Did you get anything out of this illustration? Can you think about the long term, the future, or something big? Or will you just live stuck in your comfort zone?
Don't think what others think
This is the biggest mistake most people make. They want to base their ideas and draw conclusions from other people's lives, or they simply want to put their concept of happiness in others. If you're a smart person, don't live off other people's stories.
Unfortunately, most people can only see the bad side of things, and that is exactly what they tend to spread as life experience and definition of something. Because of these ideas and thoughts, many still believe that Japan is a country full of suicides, deaths from earthquakes, and prejudice. Therefore, never believe what people say, research, and draw your own conclusions. If you base your life on others, you will never be happy.
Another example is that many look to religions to be happy, but the only thing they do is follow and listen to what the Religious Leader has to say. They end up becoming dependent on them and unable to have thoughts of their own. This is terrible, many end up being deceived by false beliefs and with tithing. If you are a Christian, follow and study the bible and not religious leaders. If you are an atheist or not a Christian, likewise avoid thoughts of others and have your own thoughts, of course all within a limit. We do not want to convey the idea of individuality, but rather to prevent people from being dominated and deceived by others.
Other tips for finding happiness
Many try to find happiness through media, addictions, immorality, and uncontrolled entertainment, ending up with an empty and meaningless life. Below, I will leave some small tips listed:
- be ethical - Reflect on norms, values and society;
- Study a lot - Knowledge will make you reflect;
- Believe in love - The loneliness that brings unhappiness;
- Be grateful - Gratitude brings happiness;
- Raise your expectations - Dream big;
- follow goals - A life without a goal is without a goal;
- take good care of your body - No health no strength;
- Be simple - Avoid unnecessary worry;
- follow examples - Let be guided by cheerful people;
- have optimistic friends - get closer to happy people;
- forgive! - Bury the past to live happily;
- Risky! - Better to fail than never to have tried;
Have you ever wondered why some Japanese people live smiling? They follow a lifestyle that can lead to happiness, some articles below will help you get on that path: