Do you think waiting for what you want will make you happy?
One of the things I noticed about being happy and getting happy is that they are NOT interchangeable. We think by waiting for something—perfect job, perfect marriage, lose that 20 pounds, get that diamond bracelet, whatever—those things or events in our lives are going to make us happy.
An important lesson I have learned on my journey that things we accumulate do not give us the lasting “happiness” we are seeking.
Yes, we find happiness through our comforts: a partner who will love and support us the way we want to be loved, the right house in the right neighborhood, children that you will love and devote your time to, a job that will give you satisfaction, and good health. You may be one of those people who are fortunate enough to obtain those “necessities” that supposedly make you happy, healthy and employable. But something still doesn’t feel right, and it nags at you.
Do you think waiting for what you want will make you happy?
One of the things I noticed about being happy and getting happy is that they are NOT interchangeable. We think by waiting for something—perfect job, perfect marriage, lose that 20 pounds, get that diamond bracelet, whatever—those things or events in our lives are going to make us happy.
One of the important lessons I have learned on my journey that things we accumulate do not give us the lasting “happiness” we are seeking.
Awareness is key to health and happiness. Pick and choose to practice something from this list everyday.
Do you ever wonder why some people are happier than others? As a life-coach and author, I discovered that despite our vast differences, we are more similar than we realize. We all want love, acceptance, and appreciation. It’s our strategies for achieving these things that vary. In general, people see the world in one of two ways: full of possibilities or full of obstacles. Your interpretation of the world creates your reality.
Here are five ways to shift your perspective that can make a huge difference in the success of your life’s pursuits.
