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5 Character Traits that Make You Happy

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Character is not the only characteristic of happiness.  There are also particular ways of thinking, attitudes, fundamental beliefs and specific actions that can either detract from or add to the level of happiness we experience at any given time.  But character is still one essential component to living life at its happiest. Why Character Matters Who we are makes a difference.  The way we treat others matters.  The decency or indecency that fills our hearts and minds matters.  Our values as expressions of what we believe and how we live our lives really does make a difference to our happiness.  The traits we’ve developed over time is of no little consequence to how we feel about who we are. When we look in the mirror, it’s often our character (or lack thereof) that speaks the loudest. But not all character traits are created equal, at least not insofar as happiness is concerned.  Following, then, are those traits I’m convinced will have the greatest impact on yo

15 Ways to Be Irresistibly Attractive

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Be true to your values.  Be honest.  Do your best.  Do things that bring you closer to your dreams.  Take care of yourself, your family, and your friends.  Treat people with respect.  Be the person that makes others feel special.  Be known for your kindness and honesty. In other words, invest love into your life.  Because when you love life, life will love you back.  And there’s no attraction greater than love.  People will notice the goodness surrounding you, and they will be naturally attracted to you. Do the right thing. – Never be afraid to do what you know in your heart is right, especially if the well being of another person’s feelings is at stake. There is no punishment in the world more severe than the wounds we inflict on our soul when we do what we know is wrong. Stop the gossip and superficial judgments. – Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds gossip about people.  Life is much too short to be lived talking about pe

20 interesting Fact About Friendship Day

Friendship Day was originally promoted by Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark cards in 1919, and intended on first sunday of august to be a day where people celebrated their friendship. The idea of a World Friendship Day was first proposed on 20 July 1958 by Dr. Artemio Bracho during a dinner with friends in Puerto Pinasco, a town on the River Paraguay about 200 miles north of Asuncion,Paraguay. On 27 April 2011 the General Assembly of the United Nation declared 30th July as official International Friendship Day.                                                                        The day has been celebrated in several southern South American countries for many years, particularly in Paraguay, where the 30th July was first proposed as World Friendship Day in 1958. Traditionally , the Day takes place on the first Sunday of August.But there is no specific date for friendship day celebration in some countries. Initially created by the greeting cards industry, evidenc