Formula for Happiness

We have all heard of the saying: ‘ When you laugh the world laughs with you- but when you cry ,you cry alone.’

We always tell children to be happy.Happiness is a feel good factor.One can be happy for anything ,for anyone and in any place.Happiness means different things to different people.

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Be happy:-

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Here are some factors that can make you happy:-

. Try and do things that you love.If you can turn your hobby or your passion into your profession,you don’t have to worry- you will always do well as you will always love what you do.This will  make you happy.

.Think of others .We should learn to be compassionate towards others.  There is no greater joy than giving and sharing.When you give and share  you will make someone happy .Remember Caring is Sharing.

.Live in the moment.In our fast pace of life we often take things for granted.We forget to look around at this beautiful world,hear  different sounds.We should learn to live in the present ,enjoy each moment of our life and not spend it thinking of what happened or what will happen.To be happy you have to remind yourself to live for the moment and enjoy what you do.

.Be curious.We must try to explore unfamiliar and mysterious things around us.This way we will not get stuck  in our comfort zone.Life will then always be full of excitement and we will always have something new to learn and share and in turn life will be more satisfying for you.

.Take care of your body. Again dont take all you have for granted.God has given you your  five senses and a mind to think.If you look after your physical and mental health it is only then that you can do things that are right and make you happy.If you are happy you can spread happiness around you.This you can do only if you take care of yourself.

.Nurture relationships. If you don’t water a plant it will wither away.Similarly you  have to learn to spend time with your loved ones-parents, friends,family.You can always make them feel special and remembered -making them happy and you too will feel the love and happiness.Go an extra mile-  don’t let any relationship perish. Take care of the ones you know are suffering from ailments like liver cancer or any mental health conditions.

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Importance of Listening

When you talk,you are only repeating what you already know.But if you listen, you may learn something new.       Dalai Lama.

Now that is really beautifully said.Its very difficult but many a time it is a good idea to just listen.I know sometimes it becomes boring,but when you sit down and think back,I am sure you will have learnt something.Remember learning never ends.Listening is one way to learn.Then there is another thing – everyone likes to be heard.Listening to someone patiently is one way of respecting.Especially listening to old people, even if they keep repeating is one way of showing you love and care for them- you understand.

LISTENING

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Fun with junk

Hi kids ,its summer vacation again- your holiday well earned after a year of hard work.Vacation time is to relax and do things you otherwise don’t have time to do.Its summer season, so very hot.You can be outside early morning or in the evening.(for various classes).During the day you have to sit indoors-  maybe watch a movie with your friends,cook, do some fun activities,play board games or just chit chat.Look what i have for you…..Fun with junk.

You can collect used up charts , boxes of tooth paste ,chocos, old ribbons cloth and make what you like.

1 A scrap book with your favourite cut outs pictures,photos.

2 Mobiles of flowers,animals etc.

3 Toys like motor cars ,masks.

I will show you some pictures and then go ahead let your imagination run.

Fun with paper plates:-

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Fun with boxes and bottle:-

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Aqurium:-aquarium box These are just some ideas many people have shared.You can make just any thing you like. Remember your teacher would like it if you helped her to decorate the class-so use any junk and you can make charts and mobiles for your class projects.

One thing that you you will always enjoy making is a scrap book,in which you can paste just any thing you like-photos of friends or special occasions,pictures from a magazine or even articles you would like to keep.Paste them with a caption or write a little about them. For the book you can use old news paper,paint it (flower or sponge painting),cut to the size you like and bind it with a cover.Oh yes ,always remember to put a date on whatever you stick-you will love to remember and go down memory lane.-You can make a class magazine each year  sticking pictures photos etc.-sharing it with your friends years later .-its really great fun.

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scrap2        scrap3using news paper.