HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE
Have you ever
heard someone say “just be yourself” as though it is the answer to everything?
How frustrating! Don’t they know how hard it is to be yourself, especially if
you don’t really know who you are anymore.
Happiness is
an elusive quality that we all strive for, there is an intrinsic link between
being true to yourself and living a happy life.
As humans we
naturally seek approval and acceptance from people around us, it’s part of our
human nature. However, we often invest an unhealthy amount of energy into
worrying about what others think.
It is
unfortunate how widespread this phenomenon is, not only throughout the
community, but how far it reaches into each life. It can affect our intimate
relationships, friendships, family, career, parenting and other important
aspects of your life.
Over thinking
or ruminating on events can lead you to experience unpleasant emotions such as
fear, anger, jealousy or inadequacy. You can become so wrapped up in these
thoughts and feelings that you begin to believe them with every once of our
soul.
It is vicious
cycle of “i will be happy when. . . .”
Maybe we
ever caught ourself out with this one. I’ll be happy when. . . . for example I
lose 5 kilograms. Or i’ll feel better about myself when. . . i get that
promotion. Or I’ll be more confident when. . . . i drive that car or motorcycle.
With your never ending to do list it it any wonder being happy with yourself is
continually put forward to a future date.
Right now we
are too busy and stressed to be yourself, right. It’s never too late to embrace
a new way of thinking and change life experience for the better. By doing so,
you will also enrich the lives of the people that matter to us, as they
experience a refreshing and relaxed side of you that perhaps they have not seen
for many years.
Just remember,
happiness is a choice you make. This life is yours. You own it. It belongs to
you. So why not take a leap forward, shake off these thoughts and feelings that
are holding you back and start to really live.
