The more one has engaged in a particular pattern of thought, the more difficult it becomes to override these habitual patterns.
When the dark clouds of doubt, anger or worry begin to move upon you, steady yourself in the knowledge that in time, the storm will pass.
There is no such thing as perfection, and it is okay for you to have negative thoughts.
Many of the great mastermind thinkers throughout history have known that we become our thoughts.
If you want to be happy you must become a happiness seeker. You have to think about happiness, look for the happiness, seize the happiness and believe with all of your heart that you deserve happiness.
Happiness comes in moments, between sad moments and everyday ordinary moments.
When we become open to happiness and are more mindful, we begin to notice happiness in moments.
Happiness takes practice. It starts with deciding that such a thing even exists, or can exist for you. Then you have to decide that you should have some. Then you have to start looking for it. Chances are that you have opportunities for happiness right under your nose that you haven't even noticed.
Stop blaming the world, your past, bad luck or other people. Accept the fact that you have some power and choices in your life.
Many have said that happiness is an inside job, but be sure to put some emphasis on the word "job."