Make the most of every moment. Have Fun! Live to 92.

This was originally found on the Huffington Post.  I have added one thought to make it an even 16 ways to be happy and make the most of your life.


1. Keep breathing


Breathe deeply now and then. It will help you to feel more relaxed and keep things in proper perspective.

2. Collect and celebrate birthdays

The more you have, the longer you live. Birthdays can be good for you.

Go on a happiness safari.

There is no limit on how much you can hunt

when what you are looking for is to be happy.

And if that pursuit takes you into the wild, then be wildly happy.



John Morton

3. Stay in love with yourself

You need pampering. Go ahead and buy that Christmas present for yourself - Santa would approve. Trixie is buying herself a television for her bedroom this Christmas.

4. Spring isn't only for chickens

You can stay younger than springtime. It is all in your outlook. Keep fresh eyes on your world. Be enthusiastic. Share your enthusiasm.

5. Smile when you walk into a room full of people.

You may lift someone who is feeling sad. Make everyone laugh - go on stand on your head! Do not be afraid to look ridiculous. Dare to be yourself. Flirt - the men will love it.

Whenever I walk into a room, I put a smile on my face

because it may help somebody.

Evelyn Laye

6. You need to look up to heaven and enjoy the clouds

Appreciate the dark clouds. The hold a certain beauty.

7. Enjoy and appreciate soft refreshing rain

The rain must be thought of as something very beautiful - even if it does destroy your hairdo.

8. Endure the bad to get to the good

My husband Ken, as he was dying, said: "You can do it". Faith gives hope. Have patience and believe that good will happen.
Faith is a bird that feels dawn breaking and sings while it is still dark.

Scandinavian Saying

9. Cherish your family and friends

Reach out and make new friends. You could help them. Invite Mrs Grumpy home for tea, biscuits and a chit chat. Everybody needs a chit chat.

The best minute you spend is the one you invest in people.

Ken Blanchard

10. Accept and believe the compliments of your friends

It works as a great tonic. Know that your friends love you. Be willing to receive from them.

11. Live by your personal code of conduct

Have your set of ideals and live by them. Ideals like: never grumble; never complain; leave people feeling happy; be able to laugh at yourself.
12. Cook for yourself...

.... and love doing it!

Enjoy your meals and the pleasure they give you.

13. Forgiving is the most difficult thing you ever have to do....

.... make sure you do it.

Forgiving is like putting the cat out at night. Make sure you do it or you will be sorry in the morning. If you can't forgive, it eats away your guts. You can literally get an ulcer. Anger is one of the most useless emotions.

The whole of life,from the moment you are born to the moment you die
is a process of learning.

Krishnamurti

14. Somehow, keep the image you are always in God's hands

When you are in difficulty, say: "Please God, I need help" and you will get it.

15. Don't stop the carnival!

Continue to celebrate life - and find things to celebrate. The popping of corks is still a lovely sound. Pop a few!

16.  Be the best you can be.

Always, always do your best.

Helene Popiel

I will not allow anyone to bring me down when I've done my best.  It is their problem not mine.
I revel in my humanity, the good and the bad.

Greg Popiel

Make the most of every moment. Have fun!