Written on 4/07/2008 by Shanel Yang, of Shanel Yang - Easy Steps to Success.

Seven years ago I came across this list. I don't recall where it came from but I do know that I couldn’t agree with even one of these statements. In fact, I found the very idea of anyone being able to agree with most of them absurd. I thought, “You gotta be kidding me! Who really goes through life THAT friggin’ happy?” For some reason, I kept the list.

Over the years, I made it a goal to change myself or my life to eventually be able to say all of these statements with complete sincerity and heartfelt gratitude. I am surprised and pleased to realize I have finally succeeded with most of them.

I still struggle with #19 sometimes. And, I’m not exactly sure if it’s such a bad thing to need to compete with others (#10) since competition is a great motivator. But, other than that, I’ve pretty much achieved the rest thanks to my new career as a writer. I’m lovin’ it!

And, so, I present this list to you in the hopes that maybe it will inspire you, too, to do whatever it takes so that you can, in the not-too-distant future, likewise, enjoy all of these great things, too.

25 STATEMENTS TO HAPPINESS

Most of the time, I have a great time!

I am content with my professional career.

I listen to my inner feelings and let them guide me.

Every day, I laugh and smile a lot.

I rarely become annoyed or angry.

People in general like me and my company.

I don’t get easily afraid of anything.

I rarely feel stressed out.

I adapt easily to changing circumstances.

I don’t feel the need to compete with anybody.

My life is a great adventure and so much fun!

I don’t spend much time worrying.

The world is beautiful and full of opportunities.

I sleep very well at night and wake up refreshed.

I usually focus on the solutions and not the problems.

I feel relaxed most of the time.

I know my abilities and feel confident most of the time.

I feel mostly fine, even when I’m alone.

I have no regrets over past mistakes.

To me, arguments are a waste of time.

I’m always open to new ideas and concepts in my life.

I live the way I choose and I let others do that, too.

I don’t blame or intimidate others to get what I want.

If I’m not happy about something, I take the initiative to change it.

I like myself the way I am.
I know, I know. Crazy to be able to be this happy, isn’t it? But, I am. And, you can, too. Just keep your eyes on the prize. Do whatever you need to do to get there from here. And, never, ever give up. Be awesome! Be your own hero!

杨夏诺写于2008年4月7日，出自其博客：杨夏诺-轻松成功之路。

七年前,我看到了这份有关幸福表述的单子。我不记得是从哪里得到的，但我知道那时我不认同上面的任何一句话。事实上，当时我认为赞成那些话的人，想法很可笑。我想，“你开玩笑吧！谁会真的过得幸福得要命？”因为某种原因，我保留了这份单子。

多年后，我定下一个目标，要改变自我或者说是我的生活方式，努力以诚挚和感激之情来说出所有的幸福表述。最后，我竟成功地说出了大多数的幸福语，这让我满怀惊喜。

有时，我很难说出单子中的第十九句。并且我也不确定与别人竞争就那么地不好（第十句），因为竞争是一个有益的激励因素。但除此以外，作家这个新职业让我轻松说出了其余的话语。哦，我爱这份工作！

所以呢，我把这份单子给你们，希望它也能激励你们不惜代价做些事情，这样，在不久的将来，你们同样可以享受所有这些美好的事。

25句幸福语

大多数时候，我过得好极了！

我很满意我的职业生涯。

我倾听内心的声音，跟随它前行。

每天，我常开怀欢笑。

我很少生气烦闷。

总的来说，大家是喜欢我的，也乐意与我为伴。

我不轻易畏惧。

我极少紧张。

我容易适应变化的环境。

我不必与人竞争。

我的人生充满挑战，充满乐趣！

我不会杞人忧天。

世界美好，机遇处处。

我晚上睡得很香，起床后精力充沛。

我通常关注解决方法而非问题本身。

大多数时间，我感到轻松自在。

我了解我的能力，大多数情况下很自信。

我感觉不错，即便是在独处的时候。

我并不后悔过往的错误。

对我来说，争辩是浪费时间。

我总是敢于接受新理念。

我选择自己的生活方式，我也让别人选择他们的。

我不会责备或威胁别人得到我想要的东西。

如果我不喜欢某样东西，我会主动改变它。

我喜欢我这个样子。

我知道，我知道，要有如此的幸福状态太疯狂了点，是吧？但我就是这么疯狂，你们也可以。努力做到，你们会有好的回报的。尽你所能，达到幸福的彼岸。绝不要放弃。变得了不起一点！做自己的英雄！