The results of a recent survey on “happiness” found that since 1972, men and women have not grown happier. Women are actually now less happy than men, and as women get older, they get sadder. This of course has the media all tangled up in their underwear analyzing the “whys” including everything from the “women’s movement” to our youth-obsessed culture.
We say hogwash to all of that. Just follow our ten-step guide to happiness.
The Three Tomatoes’ 10 Steps to Happiness
- Laugh yourself silly over Rush Limbaugh’s take on the survey.
Limbaugh blames feminism, which he says was just a misguided way to “allow unattractive women into the mainstream.” Has this man ever sounded like a happy person? Okay, twice, when George Bush won. - Banish smiley faces and “have a nice day” from your life.
They are evil and started the happiness decline. - If your guy is happier than you are, commandeer the remote control for a week
Force him to watch Oprah and Desperate Housewives. That will definitely change the happiness balance. - Meet your three best friends for a martini and whine about everything.
Then have another martini. Happiness is sure to follow. - Remember, our forefather’s were right.
It’s all about the “pursuit of happiness”. If you actually achieved it, you’d be miserable. - Move to Italy.
There’s a reason they call it “La Dolce Vita.” - If you can’t move to Italy, ship all your self-help, how-to-be-happy books to them.
This way, they too can discover that they’re really not happy after all. - If you have a cat and live alone, get rid of the cat and buy a huge dog.
You might not be happier, but you won’t be a sterotype. - Be happy you’re not Ruth Madoff.
At least you haven’t been banned from your hair salon. - Ignore surveys that tell you you’re not happy.
Republished with permission from The Three Tomatoes.
What’s your secret to happiness?
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ReginaLove, that is SO great to hear! As for soy, it may help with menopause symptoms -- it it controversial. The best way to use soy is in the form of whole fermented soy foods (miso, tempeh, tamari and natto). Non-fermented soy foods such as soy mi
Agreed. I never thought I was vain until I had a mastectomy at age 39. I was devastated and told the doc I wanted to wake up with implants. Now at age 60, I am lopsided and wondering if I was just avoiding the inevitable. You get what you get and you
Sounds very interesting.
Spike, you are awesome! Love your perspective, thanks for sharing.
Cute-thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.
Keep a positive attitude, don’t put up with BS from anyone, enjoy your grandchildren, because you can always send them home. Smile at someone it might brighten their day!
Great advice.
Agree…epecially the part that you get to ejoy the best of the grandkids and then send them home, usually after they’ve had a sugary sweet so they’re all hyper for Mom & Dad. Payback.
Personal integrity, self introspection, reflection (don’t stare too long!) and boogy down the long and winding road named, Life. Utilizing my senses daily to take in the day-to-day world relishing in a good, stiff breeze; the scents of nature; observing an old ferry boat moving across the water in conditions of that day, full of people and their belongings; a person’s laughter and the ranting of a teenager. Listening, truly listening to an elder’s story. Relishing in the company of a few close friends. Listening to others gives me joy. Growing food and giving it away gives me joy. Landscape gardening here at home is my art.The ability to be many years into a career and glean the internal & external outgrowth causes gratefullness and less stress. Zero pets and travelling to connect with far-flung family members and take in new vistas. Trips outside of the US are in the planning phase.
Sounds like you are enjoying life to the hilt!
To be out in the sun taking care of my flowers, swimming and keeping the pool, and getting to take a road trip alone for a few days or a week every couple of months. Thank you, Lord for the blue skies, butterflies, and all the people who make life so special.
Beach Lady, you’re our kind of tomato!
SING at the top of my lungs (okay, so the car windows are closed and the kid in the next lane thinks I’m whacky)
Never grow up. Never grow old.
In our fantasy life, we’d be lounge singers, pearched on top of the piano. Now if we could only sing.
Love that attitude!
These 10 steps are FANTASTIC!!!!! We don’t laugh enough and maybe there isn’t much to laugh about, there is always something that will make you smile and see how really lucky you are!!!!! Step #9 is GREAT, we can all think of people we would like to be or have what they have, but if Ruth Madoff isn’t the poster child for things are always rosy when it comes to “Having It All”!!!!!!!
Glad we made you smile.
A few years ago, I realized that I was not laughing enough. I took care of that when I got a dog — specifically a rescue dachshund. Just looking at her makes me laugh. And she entertains me with many delightful antics during the day. She’s a wonderful light in my life, and she has connected me with people — fellow dog owners and others who just have to stop us on walks to comment. If you are thinking of getting a dog companion, consider checking out petfinder.com in your area or another rescue group.
I simply must take a time out for myself! I wanted a pick-up truck for a long time, but didn’t because it wasn’t practical driving kids in etc. (I had one in my twenties, loved it! used it to sleep in it when I travelled, garage sales, auctions etc) Anyway, this is my first year alone. I bought a beautiful supercab pickup truck. My first day to myself (no boyfriend, kids, appointments, work etc) I filled up my truck, packed a lunch, grabbed my ‘daytripping’ magazine and left the building! I have done this for years to help me get my head clear and just de-stress. I love it. I usually find some quaint out of the way shop with a great find!
Love the truck idea. The NYC version is to hop in a cab and head downtown.
I too, love to day trip and have been craving an old pick-up truck. I have a perfectly lovely retro panel crossover vehicle and……..An old Chevy, or Ford p/u is corsing through my veins. Finances and heading toward retirement (oh, yeh! That’s right, I can’t retire anytime soon–UGH!) restrain my impulse to find that truck and make it mine.