The author should read the book The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman. Most of this article is well-advised, and the premise is golden. But putting pressure on young people to always have a positive attitude, set goals, etc. does not necessarily lead to happiness, as this book so clearly points out. Perhaps it's more important to notice each moment, live it to the best of our abilities and know that things will not always work out as we want them to.
On Aug 28, 2012 sarah wrote:
The author should read the book The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman. Most of this article is well-advised, and the premise is golden. But putting pressure on young people to always have a positive attitude, set goals, etc. does not necessarily lead to happiness, as this book so clearly points out. Perhaps it's more important to notice each moment, live it to the best of our abilities and know that things will not always work out as we want them to.