Finding happiness is a lifelong process; there is no one route, and there is no way to be happy all the time forever. That being said, there are ways to increase happiness in your life, to live in a way where you are content with what you have. In my journey to more abundant happiness, I’ve found there are three things which have been instrumental to this process. Get ClearDecide who you want to be. It’s a scary thought, isn’t it? Deciding who you are, at your core, and how you can live into this. But let me tell you a secret: it’s okay if this changes. In fact, it’s a good thing! It means you’re growing. Deciding who you want to be and where you want to go gives you a place to start, and something to work towards. Plan out the steps you need to take to get there, and write them down--your path always seems clearer when it’s there for you to read over. Add things that make you happy at each step, because the journey is even more important than the destination. Commit to following this journey, commit to the idea of change (even changing the path you want to walk as you’re walking it), and commit to allowing yourself flexibility on this journey. Let GoLike the first step, figure out which parts of your life are causing you pain, and create a plan for change. Again, it’s easier said than done. Perhaps there are things in your life which cause you pain which you simply cannot escape at this present time. For me, this would be my illnesses; for others, perhaps a relationship you’re dependent on. Forgive yourself for not being able to leave this behind; forgive yourself for the things which are out of your control. Moving away from emotional reactivity and towards acceptance will help you come to terms with that in your life which you cannot change. Find GratitudeNobody is happy all of the time, but finding things to be grateful for moves you away from a mindset of scarcity and lack. Finding gratitude means finding a life of abundance, even when on the surface, nothing has changed. Laughing helps. Nature helps. So does noticing the little things. Focusing on daily acts of self-care and self-love--particularly when you’re struggling to recognize your own worth--is essential for cultivating a life of abundance. The path to happiness is not an easy one. It’s easy to become bogged down in the stresses of this life. These three habits have helped me find happiness and acceptance, and I hope that in some small way, they will help you, too. May you find the happiness you seek. Like this post? Why not share it?If you enjoyed this article, please leave me a comment telling me what you think! Or, if you found it useful, share it with your friends! You'll be helping me turn my passion for travel into a business, and more importantly, you'll be helping your friends out with any travel questions they might have, too! See more adventures!
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