Dork Diaries 8: Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After

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If you’re unhappy with who you are as a person, stop making excuses and shoving blame out on everyone else. Plus, it feels good to attain goals, even the small ones. That can be so helpful in creating a happier life. 10. You neglect your physical health. A person who experiences anxiety may use perfectionism as a tool to try to maintain an ideal image to keep their anxiety under control.

It was an evening of no common delight to them all. The satisfaction of Miss Bennet's mind gave a glow of such sweet animation to her face, as made her look handsomer than ever. Kitty simpered and smiled, and hoped her turn was coming soon. Mrs. Bennet could not give her consent or speak her approbation in terms warm enough to satisfy her feelings, though she talked to Bingley of nothing else for half an hour; and when Mr. Bennet joined them at supper, his voice and manner plainly shewed how really happy he was. Life is a wild ride. One minute everything is calm and going as planned. The next minute you’re sliding all over the place, trying to get everything under control. The same anxiety to get them by themselves, was visible again in the evening. After tea Mr. Bennet retired to the library, as was his custom, and Mary went upstairs to her instrument. Two obstacles of the five being thus removed, Mrs. Bennet sat looking and winking at Elizabeth and Catherine for a considerable time, without making any impression on them. Elizabeth would not observe her; and when at last Kitty did, she very innocently said, "What is the matter, mama? What do you keep winking at me for? What am I to do?" I must go instantly to my mother," she cried; "I would not on any account trifle with her affectionate solicitude; or allow her to hear it from any one but myself. He is gone to my father already. Oh! Lizzy, to know that what I have to relate will give such pleasure to all my dear family! how shall I bear so much happiness!"

A consistent sleep schedule can work miracles for improving your mood and happiness. Different people have different sleep needs, though. You might need to experiment a bit to find a sleep schedule that matches your circadian rhythm.

Plan, but don’t cling too tightly to the plan. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow and see where the flow takes you. 17. You’re a perfectionist. How you spend the limited amount of time you are given for this life changes how you develop as a person and where your life will lead.In a few minutes, Mrs. Bennet half-opened the door and called out, "Lizzy, my dear, I want to speak with you." You cannot let negative thoughts and emotions run free by dwelling on them. That will destroy your happiness. 8. You’re not chasing your dreams or purpose. Elizabeth made no attempt to reason with her mother, but remained quietly in the hall till she and Kitty were out of sight, then returned into the drawing-room. I'll explain to you, then,' said the gentleman, after another and a dismal pause, 'why you wouldn't paper a room with representations of horses. Do you ever see horses walking up and down the sides of rooms in reality—in fact? Do you?'

Love to travel? Great! Experience new things, see other cultures, look for that stimulation out there right up until your job falls through, or travel options get cut off.

Spiritual health is kind of a misnomer. Many people interpret spiritual health to mean religious health, but that’s not what it is. It’s something that you need to remember and take time for, even if it means working it into a scheduled time so you can be sure you’re nourishing that part of your happiness. 13. You compare your life experience to others’ highlight reel.