Would you really be happy if your circumstances changed? Preconceived ideas of happiness prevent us from being satisfied until they are realized.
Life isn’t always easy – even after certain things happen, we aren’t satisfied! As a result, we shift our focus to something bigger and better, believing that will make us happy (or happier). Never do we allow ourselves to be content. How about you?
Even if not everything in your life is perfect, you can decide to be happy RIGHT NOW. Here are 3 ways to get started:
1) Be grateful. One of the most powerful attitudes is gratitude. You feel good and your focus shifts from what you don’t have to what you do have! By focusing on what you are grateful for (even the really small blessings), you worry less about what is lacking. The result?Happiness spreads more widely!
2) Take a moment to breathe. Being rushed and scattered all the time makes it difficult to be happy and content. Make time for yourself to relax, dream, and enjoy life’s simpler moments to be truly happy. Make it a habit to do things you love every day. Listen to great music, read books that stimulate your imagination, go for long walks, and just enjoy life.
3) Love the journey.Some of us base our expectations on far-off results, such as completing goals. Our belief is that everything will be perfect once we reach our destination. Enjoying the journey to your destination can lead to much success! Embrace every moment as an opportunity to work towards higher goals. Whenever you achieve a goal, feel pride in your accomplishment. Make it a worthwhile journey and you’ll enjoy the end result even more!
You need to understand that happiness is often a choice you make each moment. Although some serious situations make it difficult to feel happy, most often we allow the little things to disturb us and block any happiness we might otherwise experience. Embrace happiness, and you’ll reap the rewards!
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