Welcome to my first video blog about the happiness of relief. I taped this last night, May 8, after a day of going to the doctor first thing in the morning for medicine for my sinus infection so let’s just say I don’t look so good. Someone actually said I looked like a ghost. However, my 2013 goal is to be my authentic self and today she was sick so vanity got left behind.
I watched a lot of news on Tuesday and one of the top stories was about the happiness of relief (which is one of our 31 Types of Happiness) and I wanted to share my thoughts. Video was a just little easier than typing so I hope you enjoy!
PS…if you want to learn more about the 31 Types of Happiness check out our Thirty-One Types of Happiness Guide ~ Did I mention it’s a perfect Mother’s Day or graduation gift and is available on several ereaders.
Written by Pamela Gail
Pamela Gail Johnson founded the Society of Happy People in 1998.
The Society is grounded on Pamela’s four key Practical Happiness Principles:
Pamela identified 31 Types of Happiness that are on the SOHP App Happiness Counter to make it easier to recognize moments of happiness.
Pamela also plans and organizes the Society of Happy People's annual happiness celebrations:
She's also a speaker, trainer, and author.
A few of her personal smile starters include her monthly book club, yoga, traveling and meeting new happy people.
Perhaps the reason we don’t think about relief as a type of happiness is that sometimes it is attached to sadness.
When a loved one dies after years of illness, relief may be regarded as selfishness. It is not selfish. It’s normal and healthy. When the news you’ve been dreading arrives, there is a sense of relief that now the waiting is over and you can deal with facts instead of fears.
Relief in such cases is a healthy reaction that assists our survival by making the pain easier to bear. Feel it and be glad for it: you need it.