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Made You Smile Back is pleased to present this informative and enlightening article discussing not only the six personality traits all happy and successful people possess, but also the ‘most secret trait’ revealed as well!
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In fact, this blog article was inspired by someone who not only possesses these six popular characteristics of happy and successful people but has ‘mastered’ the most powerful secret trait of them all! But before you start scrolling ahead to find out what this coveted, highly desirable trait is, you need to fully understand these first six traits.
Made You Smile Back will then share tips and show YOU how you can develop these 7 traits as well! (Don’t worry, at the end of this blog, I shall be more than happy to share with you who this happy and successful person is!)
So what are we waiting for! Let’s begin our discovery. Would it surprise you at all to know that the same brilliant Nobel Peace Prize winner, Albert Einstein known for his Theory of Relativity is also credited for creating a Theory for Happiness! Take a look at this YouTube video and watch and learn!
Let’s also take a moment and reflect on what Norman Vincent Peale had to say about happiness and success.
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.”
Norman vincent peale
Want to know why happy people are successful? Fortunately, happy and successful people leave plenty of clues on why they are who they are. There are definite certain traits or characteristics one observes easily from them.
Let’s examine the qualities of happiness versus successful habits they possess:
There are so many qualities we just can’t overlook. Here are some more:
What did we learn from examining all the above qualities mentioned above?
Happiness + Success = Love of Life & Outstanding Achievement
I know traits are also known as personality characteristics and even the qualities mentioned above go a long way in determining who we are as a person. But what are the more important traits in others who are both happy and successful? Let’s dive in deeper and explore.
These are the six traits that all happy and successful people have! Are you now ready for the ‘Big Reveal’ and find out what the SECRET 7th Trait is!?!
“Successful & Happy People are NOT AFRAID to ASK!”
This is the secret and in my mind, the most highly desirable trait that a happy and successful person can have. Yes, they tend to be ‘risk-takers‘ but in strategic ways.
Think about it. I witnessed this trait first-hand over the course of the past year from someone who I regard as both happy and successful. I discovered ‘why’ this trait is both powerful and effective. Again, successful people are NOT AFRAID to ASK! So… why is this so valuable?
If you ask for something and put ‘yourself out there’, you will NEVER KNOW what opportunities are awaiting you. If you ask, then who knows, the answer may be a resounding ‘sure, why not!‘ Or… if you ask, perhaps the response may be, ‘I can’t do that for you, but I CAN DO THIS FOR YOU!’ And you know what, perhaps THIS response will provide even more potential opportunities better than the simple yes!
Of course, you can also get a ‘no’ for an answer…. but how will you know UNLESS YOU ASK! This my friends is the secret trait that you must all learn to develop and have. Put yourself out there. You have nothing to lose but ‘everything’ to gain.
According to Emma Seppala, you should strive to find happiness first. Success will naturally follow. Here are her 7 scientifically proven tips that lead to happiness and result in success:
1) Live in the moment
2) Learn to be resilient
3) Master your energy
4) Be idle sometimes
5) Practice self-compassion
6) Challenge yourself
7) Be kind to others
Happy people find success more easily. So, you should strive to practice habits that boost both your happiness and success. A few such habits are:
* Show gratitude
* Practice forgiveness
* Spend quality time with loved ones
Current research leans toward happiness first. There is no guarantee that a successful person is happy. In fact, success often brings qualities like greed, overwork, the sacrifice of time with loved ones, and stress to maintain it. But happiness lays the foundation for a positive mindset and the exhibition of values like creativity, persistence, and self-discipline which in turn leads to success.
According to research by CareerBliss, the happiest job is that of a teaching assistant. It’s a ‘ feel-good‘ job in that the pay is not spectacular but the job satisfaction is immense. You get to work with children and help them progress. It can also be a career that gives kids the educational foundation for life that could result in them being valued members of society.
First, practice happiness habits daily. Then build a morning routine that includes a few of these self-improvement techniques:
* Get up early.
* Meditate
* Exercise
* Journal
* Create an action list of doable items for the day
Special Acknowledgment to Poovanesh Pather, Contributing Writer for FAQ
So, how would YOU like to learn how you too can become not only a happier person but a successful one as well? To recap, strive to do all these 7 ‘must-have’ traits:
And the Final ‘SECRET’ Trait You Must Learn Is:
“SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE ARE NOT AFRAID TO ASK FOR WHAT THEY WANT!!!”
As creator of Made You Smile Back, I would like to take this opportunity to do a ‘shout out’ to Umair Qureshi, creator of WPSTAIRS and Founder/Owner of Zulzan. He is my web-developer, graphics designer and consultant for my blog. It is through working and observing this brilliant gentleman in the past year that I discovered and learned about this ‘secret 7th trait’ of what it takes to be both truly happy and successful.
So now it’s your turn! Join in the conversation below and leave a comment! And don’t forget to Subscribe!
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Happy people definitely possess many of the characteristics you described. Helping others and being grateful for what you have are definitely big ways to increasing happiness. They help you realize that there are others who have harder life than you do and make you more appreciative of what you have. Great article.
Great tips and a much-needed reminder of what we should be focusing on if we are trying to build a happy, successful life for ourselves. I am glad that you mentioned passion. It really can be the deal breaker in life, a lesson that I learned firsthand. I was doing well in my previous career, however, I was never happy because my heart wasn’t really in it. It was a paycheck, but nothing more. I took a BIG chance and did a complete 180 career-wise, leaving the security of the corporate world to run my own business from home. The result? I’ve been happier than ever!
It is so nice to read such postive post during a hard times like this one due to Coronavirus. lots of helpfull tips noted. Thanks for sharing and keep writing.
Amazing..its a great read..100 % true what you wrote on the traits and about success of happy people. thanks for sharing.keep posting.
Excellent article! It is a gold mine for little nuggets to be ruminated on. The link to the video was very cool and I had no idea Einstein was so emotionally evolved.
Challis, thanks for your positive feedback. Yes, I’m constantly learning more and more about Einstein and all he has accomplished!
this is an authentic post.
all happy people have these qualities with them for sure!
the seventh secret is awesome!
thanks for sharing.
Hari, thank you for your positive comment. Yes, yes, yes the 7th Secret Trait of all happy and successful people is not being afraid to ask!
This is an awe inspiring article. It made me take a look at myself and who I’ve become. I’ll be rereading this post often.
Thank you so much for all your positive comments This was definitely one of my favorite blogs I’ve written thus far. Best of luck to you.
hey BETH,
love this post!
great read.
I will agree with everything in this post, but the standout is, successful people surround themselves with successful people! environment is dam important, sorry for the language.
I often find as a very independent single woman, asking for help is not always the easiest thing to do. I think we get used to doing so much by ourselves that we forget to ask for help sometimes. Over the past year, I have begun asking a lot more. I am a perfectionist and so letting go of the idea that if I don’t do it, then it won’t be done right goes right along with that asking for help thing ! Great post. Thanks for sharing !
Resilience is definitely crucial to being a happy and successful person. You will always experience ups and downs, and if you have the capacity to see the silver lining in every situation, then you already win at life.
Corinne, absolutely you are right about resilience and seeing the silver lining. Thanks for your comments.
Very happy and refreshing post! I am subscribing right now. I love all your post and I really love reading this traits. Thanks for this wonderful advice.
Nilakshi, thank you for your positive comments. Many blessings.
That’s a really good way to look at happiness – find out how happy people do it. I agree that having drive and purpose is a big part of it. That and learning to shrug off failure and conflict. Great advice. Thanks!
Laura, thanks for your comments concerning my blog on the Six Traits All Happy & Successful People Have Plus that magical secret 7th trait revealed.
You made such interesting distinctions, sometimes so slight, between happy and successful people. Very enjoyable!
Kari, thanks for your positive comments.
Yes! I love the last secret one! That is one of my goals for 2020, to be better about that.
Jen, yes that 7th secret trait is key to have a truly successful and happy life.
What a whole wonderful blog full of inspiration and upliftment . Thank you so much for giving so many upliftment.
Tamyara, thanks for commenting on my blog about the Six Trait All Happy & Successful People Have plus that magical 7th trait as well.
a great and unique outlook on life. I plan to implement as much as I can. Thanks
Thank you for this great article! Resilience and determination are definitely two incredible qualities that you practice (over and over again!) on the way to your dreams. Thank you for the reminder x
Such an inspirational and motivating post! I especially like this one “Happy people take full responsibility for their life and what happens. Successful people embrace full responsibility and see failures or mishaps as learning experiences that move them forward towards ultimate success.”
Jessica, thanks for your kind comments on my blog about the traits of happy and successful people.
I love this! So uplifting and inspiring! The final trait, not being afraid to ask, seems to me to be deeply connected to our sense of self-worth. Do we believe we deserve what we want to ask for? What a tremendous difference it makes to be able to answer yes to that question! Thank you for sharing this. Definitely planted some seeds for reflection. ❤️✨❤️
Rose, thank you for your kind remarks. Many blessings to you.
Great Post! The seventh trait can be the hardest thing to do!
Patty, yes the 7th may be the hardest, but it is indeed the most successful. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you for writing such an informative and interesting article. I always aim to be a happy person but seeing the happiness traits laid out in writing in front of me makes it that much easier. Love your style of writing, your kindness and positivity always shines through.
Michelle,
Thanks for your kind words on this latest blog concerning the six traits all happy & successful people have. This indeed was very enjoyable to ‘pen’.
This is so true what you wrote on the traits and success of happy people. I have always been a naturally happy person and definitely forgive people fast and am always looking on the bright side! I love this, thanks for this post.
Nessa, thanks for commenting on my blog about happy and successful. I have found that happiness is a magnet and Im thrilled you were brought to my blog. Many blessings.
I emailed this to myself and I will be sharing with my students. Great advice!
Thank you so much for your kind words. What type of class do you teach?
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