{"id":12315,"date":"2016-06-04T12:16:00","date_gmt":"2010-06-04T12:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accessrx.com\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2010-06-04T12:16:00","modified_gmt":"2010-06-04T12:16:00","slug":"interview-with-happiness-coach-and-expert-logan-lindabury-key-characteristics-of-genuinely-happy-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/expert-interviews-and-podcasts\/interview-with-happiness-coach-and-expert-logan-lindabury-key-characteristics-of-genuinely-happy-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Happiness Coach and Expert Logan Lindabury – Key Characteristics of Genuinely Happy People"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"This interview is one in a series of expert interviews on the eDrugstore.com blog. We add new interviews on a regular basis. Please see our complete list of insightful interviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. Why is it so important to be happy? What benefits do people see as \u201cside-effects\u201d to their happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important because happy people make memories that they can look back and smile; memories they can actually be happy to look back on. Sad\/angry people usually tend to either a) not look on the past because it was miserable or b) take any means necessary to forget it; again because it was miserable. Being happy helps you live fully. And who in their right mind does NOT want to live fully? The side-effects to happiness are more than I can begin to say here. I could write a book on the positive side-effects of happiness! (I actually want to.) But anyway: longevity, agelessness, a positive mindset when surrounded by negativity, and the ability to smile no matter what!<\/p>\n

2. Is there ever a time when it\u2019s acceptable to let yourself be unhappy, if just for a bit?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Absolutely. You show me a person that has been 100% happy 100% of the time and I will show you someone who hides their true emotions. There are countless times when you will be unhappy. But the good news is this: it\u2019s only temporary. Your state of mind and the duration you stay in it is chosen by you. When you know how to find happiness in any situation, you tend to be unhappy a lot LESS often than you\u2019d expect. Why? Because you learn how to overcome the unhappy phases quickly and effectively.\"\"<\/p>\n

3. What are key characteristics of genuinely happy people?<\/strong><\/p>\n

They don\u2019t let things bother them. You know, like stubbing your toe, getting in a car accident, seeing the chickens all escape the coop. Whether big or small, they look at the bigger picture and realize the current situation really is not worth getting angry over. So they choose a happy reaction. They also tend to be a lot more patient than other people, which explains why they don\u2019t get bothered by many things. However, if you do not fit this mold it does not mean you can\u2019t be happy. It just means you need to find your own type of happiness.<\/p>\n

4. What is the best way to \u201cfake it \u2018til you make it\u201d while you\u2019re on your path to happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Practice patience. Go driving in rush hour traffic for the sole purpose of learning to be patient. When you start to enjoy sitting in traffic, and can do so without losing your temper, you\u2019re on the right path to finding happiness. Either that or you\u2019re off your rocker! How is sitting in traffic related to finding happiness? Because you need to learn some patience in order to find some happiness. You need to be able to be in a negative situation and find enjoyment. If you can do that, you\u2019ve begun to find happiness. If you can do that, you\u2019re on the right road.<\/p>\n

5. What advice would you give to someone who has suffered a major blow (or many major blows)? How do they find happiness when everything seems bleak?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019d tell them, there\u2019s always tomorrow. A good friend of mine had breast cancer three times and I recently heard something she said, \u201cYou know, there\u2019s always tomorrow and if we can\u2019t fix it tomorrow, there\u2019s always the next day. Life goes on.\u201d So, I\u2019d tell them not to give up or give in that easily. They are here to face challenges and overcome them, in order to make them an amazing person with much to offer. Problem is, many people have trouble seeing and understanding that when they are at the bottom of the valley and trying to work their way up to the top of their mountain. That\u2019s what I\u2019m here for!<\/p>\n

6. What advice would you give to someone who is down not because of some major catastrophe, but because of the monotony of every day life (work, raise kids; work, raise kids)? How can they see positives when they feel as though they are just going through the motions every day?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Change it up! Add some excitement. Dance to music in the seat of your car on the way to get the kids. Sing to yourself while walking to your office at work. Smile and say hello to the people you see on your daily routine but don\u2019t know. Get to know them! Not just, \u201cHey, nice to see you!\u201d Take different routes to where you\u2019re going. Listen to new radio stations. Play a computer game once in a while. But most of all, do what makes you happy!<\/p>\n

7. Are happy people generally more successful in life? Or, conversely, are people happy because they are successful?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think people that are happy are generally more successful and do not really care about how successful they are. Happy people can look at a bad month (financially) and still smile because they don\u2019t let dollar signs determine whether or not they have happy minds! I think if you\u2019re happy because you\u2019re successful then you\u2019re not truly happy. You\u2019re being happy for the wrong reasons; money and power.<\/p>\n

8. What are three Must-Dos or Must-Haves for people setting off on a journey to be happy?<\/strong><\/p>\n