Get together with loved ones for a International Happiness Day celebration! (^.^)

It is quality rather than quantity that matters. – Seneca

I am a firm believer and practitioner in quality time, especially concerning the things and people that matter most to me.  I am going for quality time with a few of my favourite people today.  What about you?  Unleash your creativity, permit yourself to be Happy, Happier, Happiest!  Not just for today, but for many many many days to come!

For those following the VIA strengths alignment, this action is in line with Loving and Allowing Oneself to Be Loved.

A Happy you, a Happy life, a Happy work, a Happy family, all this can be yours only if you choose to.

A very Happy International Happiness Day to you!!!

Shanshine smiles and cari saluti!
Shan
Your International Happiness Day Ambassador (Singapore)

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

I am very pleased that my once conscious incompetent actions have evolved into unconscious competent actions!

I was so thrilled and enlightened that I wrote Focus on the positive: It works! A real life story immediately after I had the revelation!  I still remember Napoleon Hill’s words in Think and Grow Rich, along the lines of we cannot afford the luxury of a single negative thought.  I would like to add,

We have the luxury of infinite positive thoughts! – Yip Pei Shan

Notice the optimistic thinking in action!  Did it take a lot of time and effort to do so?  No.  Initially, it took a lot of time and effort.  With continuous usage and a laser beam focus, it became a habit.  Once it becomes a habit, it’s ingrained into your system.  Need support with this?  Contact me.

Use your signature strengths to the fullest!  Develop and sustain a positive mindset with Shanshine(TM) Coaching, FUN(TM)shops, and IM(TM) Speaking! (^.^)

Check out your signature strengths and use them to the fullest!  Remember to keep it fun, simple and positive!  Keep something up your sleeves for tomorrow!!

Strengths aligned with today’s actions include Perspective; Perseverance/Industry/Diligence; Hope/Optimism/Future-Mindedness; and Zest/Passion/Enthusiasm.

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

I brought my own ‘sunshine’ with me wherever I went!  There were some hiccups along the way, which I could have let it spoil my day.  However, I chose to let things go.  Is it really that important to me?  Is it necessary for me to get negative over the issues?  These were a couple of questions I asked myself.  The answer was ‘no’ to both of them, consequently choosing to let them go and sustain my Happy disposition.

What would I do if the answer was ‘yes’?  I would still choose to let them go.  It does not mean I make light of important issues.  I would choose to acknowledge the negativities and find a solution to the issue(s) at hand.  Acknowledging does not mean wallowing in it.  It just means a recognition and an acceptance.

Moreover, I had the pleasure of lovely company yesterday evening, which was a sweet ending to another day!

Tell 2 friends about International Happiness Day.  Support International Happiness Day by signing at http://happinessday.org/ (^.^)

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine – Anthony J. D’Angelo

Some, if not many people feel that Happiness is an ephemeral and ‘soft’ concept, especially in corporate terms.  It is not a ‘soft’ thing for softies, but something as essential as life itself.  Do you live to be Happy, or are you Happy to live?  Do you work to be Happy, or are you Happy to work?

Either way, Happiness is a choice we must make for ourselves.  And it is something all of us can have, will have, and must have.  Smile!  Are you shining yet?

Strengths aligned with today’s action include Curiosity/Interest in the World; Love of Learning; and Citizenship/Duty/Teamwork/Loyalty.

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

As the mastermind behind these Happiness attraction actions, I realise there is so much scope for not only becoming a happier person, but also for becoming a better person!

In the Bible’s book of Mark 4:21-22, “… Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed?  Is it not to be set on a lampstand?  For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light.”

These Happiness attraction actions are so good, I must share it with everyone, and not keep it under wraps.  Do you have something to share with people?  Never underestimate the power of what you have and how it can benefit others.  It is definitely more than what you think.

Enhance your life with Happiness attraction actions!  Go with the flow with Shanshine(TM) Coaching, energise with FUN(TM)shops, be inspired with IM(TM) Speaking, and sustain with Shanshine’s musings!

Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought. – Henri Bergson

Let’s make a conscious decision to act right now!  For more details on the above, please contact me.

Strengths aligned with this action include Love of Learning,  Judgment/Critical Thinking/Open-Mindedness, and Zest/Passion/Enthusiasm.

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

Focusing on the positive was a breeze for me yesterday.  This optimistic mindset did not come overnight.  It took 1.5 years of dedicated attention and efforts to see the fruits of optimism and Happiness.  Strive on to greater heights of optimism and have fun along the way!  Remember you are not alone.  There are countless others who are going the extra mile, including me!  Shanshine on!

Focus ONLY on the GOOD in everyone that you know (^.^)

If you can dream it, you can do it. – Walt Disney

I am a firm believer of focusing on the positive, especially in people and in getting the things that makes you happy.  Even if things do not turn out the way you expect them to, just by looking at things in an optimistic manner, we can feel better and reduce anxiety and stress.  Moreover, we can have a good laugh along the way!

Strengths aligned with today’s action include Perspective; and Hope/Optimism/Future-Mindedness.

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

Shanshine power!!!  It was a superb Shanday with my loved ones indoors.  I’m not a huge fan of rain, nevertheless, I bravely attempted going outdoors with my loved ones while it was raining, which I retired happily indoors after the rain did not subside!  Looking forward to more sweet Shandays!

Savour a Super Shanday with loved ones, indoor or outdoors! (^.^)

A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content – Anonymous

Have a wonderful connection with people you love today!  I have always loved my Shandays (a play on the word “Sunday”).  It is a day with my family and other loved ones in the most comfortable settings imaginable.

Strengths aligned with this include Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence and Loving and Allowing Oneself to Be Loved.

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

I volunteered to photograph a couple of tourists while at an alternative rock performance!  They were as pleased as punch!  It was a wonderful Saturday basking in music and great company.

Volunteer your time, heart, mind and soul to someone who needs it (^.^)

Everyone should act up to the motto: Help Ever, Hurt Never. Every educated person should engage himself or herself in selfless service to society with humility and a pure heart. All academic distinctions or even observance of spiritual practices are of no use if there is no love in the heart. Love and compassion are inherent in every person. Each has to share this love with others. Failure to share one’s love is gross ingratitude to society, to which one owes everything. One should give one’s love freely to others and receive love in return. This is the deep significance of human life. – Sathya Sai Baba

Many times we do not realise how fortunate and blessed we are.  Take time to love yourself, and love someone who needs you today.

Strengths aligned with this action include Kindness and Generosity; and Citizenship/Duty/Teamwork/Loyalty.

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

Being playful and courageous is one of the many facets in my personality.  My loved ones know that mischief is my middle name!  Yesterday, in the midst of supper with two good friends, I had a superb time playing with my tissue prata, which was drowning in condensed milk!  In yesteryears, I loved tweaking my late Grandfather’s hair that sprouted on his facial mole!  He used to wake up grumpily from his nap after my tweaking, and never got angry with me.  He is the best Grandfather ever!

Be playful and courageous! Let out your inner child! (^.^)

Strengths aligned with today’s actions are Curiosity/Interest in the World and Playfulness and Humour!

I have always enjoyed adopting a childlike disposition.  Try it!

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

I enjoyed giving virtual sunflowers to those I adore!  More sunflowers coming up!

Give a sunflower to everyone you adore! (^.^)

Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves – James Barrie

Sunflowers symbolise the sun, conveying happiness, cheerfulness and longevity.  Moreover, sunflowers symbolise adoration.  Give a sunflower to the ones you adore!

Strengths aligned with today’s action include Kindness and Generosity; Loving and Allowing Oneself to Be Loved; Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence; and Gratitude.

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

I lit up the lives of new and old friends with Shanshine smiles!  It was fantabulous!!!  Definitely something I will continue doing!  Shanshine on!

Be a Shanshine Smiler!  Give everyone you meet a Shanshine smile.  Share your smiles by uploading your Shanshine smiling photo on Facebook and tag me! (^.^)

A smile is a heart-to-heart communication: it emanates from your heart, radiates on your face, and lights up the hearts of others – Yip Pei Shan

Have you ever noticed how people who smile and laugh a lot are so attractive?  A smile is a terrific icebreaker, and it does not take much effort to do so!  Smiling possibly enhances our strengths in Social Intelligence/Personal Intelligence/Emotional Intelligence; Kindness and Generosity; Loving and Allowing Oneself to Be Loved; and Playfulness and Humour.

Smile!  Are you shining yet?

How did yesterday’s actions go for me?

I had a whale of a time laughing with a video of  my friend’s standup comedy performance!  A good friend encountered a nasty client yesterday, so we shared some laughs over Russell Peter and a funny joke!  Go for the funnies!