I recently read an article in which the author concluded that happiness seems to be the goal of all other goals, and that people seek happiness in very roundabout ways. Well duh, why didn't I ever think of that? We go about our daily lives giving in to temptations, working certain jobs, talking to various people, dating, exercising, and making so many other decisions we don't even think about. For many of us, if we sat down and asked ourselves why we do all of those things, and make the decisions we make, I guarantee most of us would say it's because deep down it makes us happy.
Isn't that what life is all about? Being happy?! What is the point of being miserable and worrying about the little things that ultimately do not matter? Life is too short to not be happy. Do what makes YOU happy. If you haven't found your happiness yet, find it and make it happen. After all, when it comes down to it, the only person who can make you 100% happy is YOU! This is your one life; make the best of it. Don't worry about what others are doing or what others have, worry about you and your happiness. Once you find that, everything will start to fall into place.
Here are a few things I have recently learned that have helped me with my happiness...
1.) Always find time to smile and laugh, and don't take everything so serious.
2.) Set aside 5 minutes after you wake up in order to plan your day. Don't get lost in the hustle-bustle of life from the get-go. Wake up with a positive attitude and remind yourself that this is your day, and that you should make the best of it and every situation that comes out of it. Yes, there will be little speed bumps, but handle them with care and realize they are just little hiccups and they don't last very long.
3.) Be silly.
4.) Write down a few affirmations that you can recite and read daily. Here are a few of mine that I just started:
Personal Power & Success:
-Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries with it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.
-I am transparent. What you see is what you get, and I love that about myself.
Body & Health:
-I love myself and deserve a healthy body.
-I don't need fat anymore. I am strong.
Love & Relationships:
-I let go of the idea that I can somehow mold people or situations to my liking.
-I surround myself with authentic and loving people who share my journey of personal growth and awakening.
-I feel safe and secure. I let go of the need for others' approval. I stand up for myself.
Career & Work:
-My life purpose can be whatever I decide to make it.
-I choose to live a worry-free life because I know that anxiety crowds out productivity.
-By being myself and doing what I love, I make a significant contribution to life.
Transformation:
-Every forward step I have made in my life gives me complete confidence in myself. I take the time to appreciate how far I've come.
Joyful Living:
-I am happy where I am and I am eager for more.
-When I feel that it's all too much to handle, I lighten up and remind myself that I don't have to be perfect.
-Everything is getting better every day.
I want to end with a quote that really hit close to home for me and put everything into perspective. I hope this quote can help others the way it has opened my eyes and helped me.
"If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never truly be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."
-Lao Tzu
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