Let No one else 'control' your happiness

There is no shortage of 'stereotypes' we come across in our daily lives - at home, at work, in society ... nervous wrecks, control freaks, short tempers,long tempers, dominators... the list seems endless. For all we know, we ourselves might be one or more of these at different points of time. Being with some of these stereotypes for long , might make us acquire these 'qualities' ourselves. How do we ensure these do not affect our 'happiness'?

I have a simple observation/advice to offer.

Many times, we let ourselves controlled by others by simply 'reacting' to these qualities.

The moment you 'react' to these, others have already started controlling you & your happiness.

Try this:

Understand that you 'need not' react to every impluse from others.

Know that the moment you 'react' you put your happiness in others' control.

Finally, stop reacting both internally and externally , knowing that this way, you alone will be controlling your happiness!

Wishing you 'happier' times!