Secret 1 - Keep your life simple.

Sometimes we are the reason that our life is so complicated. What I mean by that is all too often we make decisions that create more hardship and pressure rather than reducing it.

Living a simple life means listening to your heart and following what's important to you. The opposite of that is to try and run your life by your head but how often has that helped you to be happy and fulfilled?

Until you learn to appreciate that simplicity is the key to a relaxed and stress free life, you'll continue to struggle through your days attempting to prove to yourself that you are only worthy of happiness when you have finished climbing the next imaginary mountain. Life is simple, it's only us that make's it complicated by the way we think and behave.

Secret 2 - There is no mountain.

When we are faced with a problem or a challenge, if we let our mind freak out about it we can turn a molehill into a mountain. Yes, there will be bumps along the road of life that we have to navigate our way over or around but these are the opportunities that help us to grow and shape our destiny. You have it within your power to choose how you face these challenges.

By walking towards your challenges and facing them calmly you'll soon find a way to overcome any obstacle big or small. Sometimes, all it takes is to step back and look at your situation from another perspective. This might mean

talking to other people and asking for their thoughts on the matter.

The key is to do whatever it takes to resolve your dilemma as quickly and easily as possible. The more often you do this, the more skilled you will become at handling challenges.

Secret 3 - Learn from children

It's natural for children to laugh, cry, play and throw temper tantrums. One moment they can be setting your heart alight with full belly laughs and giggles and the next they can be howling in pain. Either way they are responding naturally to their environment.

We are all meant to live this way but unfortunately so many of us seem to have forgotten this simple truth. It's hard to say exactly when we lose touch with this part of us but one things for sure, the moment we start taking life seriously is the moment life gets hard.

Secret 4 - Serious people live serious lives

There is a world of difference between being serious and being sincere. Serious people live serious lives. The word serious means somber or grave. It robs us of energy, creativity and happiness. It causes inflexible attitudes and beliefs and results in stressful living. Sincere people however live a heartfelt life that is genuine and honest.

They don't tie themselves up in knots over things that don't matter and they do enjoy a more stress free life as a result. So the next time you find yourself being 'serious' stop for a moment and ask yourself what a 'sincere' person what think, say or do in your situation.

Drop all seriousness from your life and just be sincere in everything you do. You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll feel like you've dropped a heavy load from your shoulders. Don't just take my word for it, try it today and find out

for yourself.

By keeping your life simple and uncomplicated you don't waste valuable time or energy on things that don't really matter. If happiness and peace of mind is important to you then make it a priority in your life. Let it be the first

thing you think of in the morning and the last thing you remember before you go to bed.

Whenever you are making a decision ask yourself if it is going to bring more happiness and joy into your life or less. If the answer is less, then either make another decision or keep things the way they are.

To Your Great Life and Health,