20 Traits of Happiness - The Happy Mind Trick Lesson 3

In Order:

1. Sincerity: Being sincere and following your values and beliefs would guarantee you success. So don’t try to be something that you aren’t. Just be yourself and impress others.
2. Be genuine: Your actions are greater than your words. So don’t exaggerate or deceive others. Just be genuine.
3. Being wholehearted: You should be enthusiastic regarding things you do. So you should whole heartedly devote yourself to do good to others and your community.
4. Honest: Being honest is quite difficult but when you let honesty guide you, you’ll achieve greater success. So never deceive or do fraud to get ahead in life.
5. Heartfelt: Be honest and appreciate others. Thank people who do good to you and reach out to those in need.
6. Heartiness: Be warm and genuine with others. This would radiate your character and affection towards others.
7. Humility: No matter how rich or successful you are, always be humble with others. This would have a longer impact on others.
8. Personal integrity: It is important that no matter how successful you become, you should always keep your values intact. Never trade your moral values for material benefits.
9. Incorruptibility: Be affirmative and hold your ground to stick towards your beliefs. Don’t let others corrupt you.
10. Good judgment: Show good and fair judgment in life. Treat everybody with equality and respect.
11. Focused: Always maintain your focus and give your total attention to the people you interact.
12. Courtesy: Be good to others and show courtesy even to those who are strangers.
13. Civic sense: Exhibit civility and respect. Don’t dominate people and speak with kindness and respect.
14. Wisdom: Wisdom is gained by experience. Be in touch with your inner self in order to gain higher understanding and wisdom.
15. Charity: Be generous and charitable to others. Extend help even to those who have not helped you.
16. Empathy: Know that everybody is different and has different needs. Understand others feelings and thoughts.
17. Sympathy: Always be sympathetic to people under emotional stress. Try to understand things from their viewpoint.
18. Compassionate: Reach out and help those who are in distress. You wouldn’t believe the good wishes they’ll send out to you.
19. Altruism: Think for others without being selfish. Do good and don’t expect things in return. Moreover, don’t express to others the favors you do to them.
20. High-minded: Give your money, time and knowledge to others so that they can learn from your experience. Don’t stop short thinking that they’ll get ahead of you. It takes a high mind and a generous heart to do that!

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