Revising Essays for Support Formula for Happiness Essay 1 1 1 Everyone has his or her own formula for happiness. 2 As we go through life, we discover the activities that make us feel best. 3 I've already discovered three keys to happiness. 4 I depend on karate, music, and self-hypnosis. 2 5 Karate helps me feel good physically. 6 Before taking karate lessons, I was tired most of the time, my muscles felt like foam rubber, and I was twenty pounds overweight. 7 After three months of these lessons, I saw an improvement in my physical condition. 8 Also, my endurance has increased. 9 At the end of my workday, I used to drag myself home to eat and watch television all night. 10 Now, I have enough energy to play with my children, shop, or see a movie. 11 Karate has made me feel healthy, strong, and happy. 3 12 Singing with a chorus has helped me achieve emotional well-being by expressing my feelings. 13 In situations where other people would reveal their feelings, I would remain quiet. 14 Since joining the chorus, however, I have an outlet for joy, anger, or sadness. 15 When I sing, I pour my emotions into the music and don't have to feel shy. 16 For this reason, I most enjoy singing certain kinds of music, since they demand real depth of feeling. 4 17 Self-hypnosis gives me peace of mind. 18 This is a total relaxation technique, which I learned several years ago. 19 Essentially I breathe deeply and concentrate on relaxing all my muscles. 20 I then repeat a key suggestion to myself. 21 Through self-hypnosis, I have gained control over several bad habits that have long been haunting me. 22 I have also learned to reduce the stress that goes along with my secretarial job. 23 Now I can handle the boss's demands or unexpected work without feeling tense. 5 24 In short, my physical, emotional, and mental well-being have been greatly increased through karate, music, and self-hypnosis. 25 These activities have become important elements in my formula for happiness.