A key element of happiness is to accept things as they are in your life right now , and appreciate the good that comes to you . This does not mean that you roll on your back and abandon all hope of improvement. Quite the contrary. Acceptance means that you get to understand that the life you have now is largely the result of all his thoughts , intentions, actions and attitudes. In short, everything that happened to you in your life to date. There is no way to change that. Sometimes it helps to understand that no one is to blame , things are as they are , and that's all. It helps to understand further the acceptance of what is in your life right now may be the first step towards a better life in every way. Now you can start with what you have and what you learn. From here on your way is to learn new ways of thinking, acting and performing ... gradually change all elements of your life to a beneficial change.
As you learn to accept the opportunity of your life as it is , you will find that many things will fall into place automatically . You do not need to fight for change, but soon learns that change happens by itself , as long as you keep the right attitude. This " good mood " you the benefits you 've always wanted to do, but apparently , these improvements occur on themselves, without conscious intervention . Instead of the illusion that the events of your life, you agree that your mission is to create an environment conducive to constructive change. Your task is to cultivate mental habits that promote peace and tranquility of mind , coupled with the strength of mind and purpose . It is both easy and difficult.
The easiest part is that you only deal with you, with your conscious mind and the subconscious is required. There are many simple exercises to help you with this, and many teachers are available to help you .
The hard part is that this partnership approach is at odds with the operational guidance around us in our society. We are taught to competition, and teaches us evaluate by comparing ourselves to others. This leads us think we can be quite happy with the acquisition of wealth, power , things , awards and trophies. I think you will find that cooperatively works much better .