No one knows how long they have left in their life. We have a habit of procrastinating and putting certain things off, thinking it will be better in the future.
Because we have lived this long, we always think there’s tomorrow. This works for having a plan and setting goals, because goals take time to accomplish, but there are some things that can happen now, like your happiness.
Being happy is a simple thing. It doesn’t have to be something big and elaborate in order for us to enjoy the moment.
Happiness can be a baby’s smile, a corny joke, or simply waking up in the morning.
Sometimes, people will tie happiness to an event.
- “I’ll be happy when I get a raise.”
- “I’ll be happy after I lose 10 pounds.”
- “I’ll be happy if he even looks at me!”
- “I’ll be happy if I get that car.”
Happiness can come from the result of something happening in your favor, but that’s not the extent of true happiness.
What about the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven or a hot shower after a hard workout? A cup of hot tea in the morning or putting on warm clothes, right out of the dryer? These are basic, everyday things that bring a moment of bliss into a busy life.
It’s not wrong to be happy once you have achieved your goals, but you can still allow happiness until that time comes.
Putting off your happiness can contribute to your overall well-being in a negative way. It doesn’t help being a grumpy person, blaming others and complaining about everything. Not only will other people not want to be around you, but you start to become dependent on other things to bring you happiness.
Happiness does not come from the outside. It is your choice to be happy and content. Other people will try to steal your joy, but don’t let them. They want you to be unhappy because they’re unhappy. By all means, don’t fall into that trap!
You are responsible for your happiness. Yes, joy may come from outside things, but that’s not the source of your joy. Before you walk out into the world, you determine your outlook for the day. It’s in your control, so why not start out happy?
Don’t delay being happy until something happens. Be happy in the meantime! It doesn’t have to be attached to a result. Find those little things that bring you peace of mind and joy on any given day.
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