Whether you woke up on the wrong side of the bed or got into a heated argument with your best mate, we’ve all had our fair share of bad days. When the going gets tough, it’s important to take a deep breath and remember the good times and all of the joyous memories.
Phammi/unsplash. “Happiness is not a goal…it’s a by-product of a life well-lived.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
If racking your brain for all of the best moments you and your best friend shared together hasn’t somehow calmed you down, fret not for we have something even better for you. Here, we’ve compiled a list of inspirational quotes about life and happiness that are sure to turn your frown upside down.
Albert Schweitzer – “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.”
According to famous theologian and philosopher Albert Schweitzer, it’s important to look after our health since there’s nothing that takes away the joy of life like ill-health. He goes on to say that it’s also important to let go of the past so that you’re less preoccupied with painful old memories and can focus on the future instead. Holding onto negative memories and the past will not do you any good–it’s time you let go and moved on.
Stanislas1/unsplash. Cheering up[ someone else is the best way to cheer yourself up too
“The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have.”
While it’s important to continue our pursuit for more and better prospects, a wise man must also take account of what he has already achieved and be content with it. In life, you’ve got to make the most of the hand you’ve been dealt with, which is why gratitude and compassion can go a long way in improving the quality of your life. After all, the people who are truly happy are the ones who choose to be happy with what they’ve got.
Andrea Piacquadio/pexels. “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” – Aristotle
“Other people’s idea of happiness for me is somthing i refuse to accept.” Kanye West “There is no ‘one size fits all standard for happiness.’”
Kanye West might be a polarizing figure in our society but there are very few people in history who have battled adversity to achieve so much in such a short period like him. The musician-turned business mogul has always refused to conform to society and other people’s notions of what is right and normal. West tells us that everyone’s idea of happiness is different, which is why it would be foolish of someone to conform to someone else’s idea of what an ideal and perfect life should be.
