Even if you've realized that happiness is your choice, you may still be having problems thinking happy thoughts daily. You could have been conditioned by society to be prepared for the worst so that now your thoughts lean to the negative possibilities in your life. Although ugly surprises are very unpleasant, dwelling on all the what if's is not only a very unhealthy way to live, both physically and emotionally, but you also risk the possibility of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.
"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence."- Aristotle: was a Greek philosopher
Shift your focus from preparation for bad to awareness of good. Don't let your circumstances control your appreciation of life. Happiness does not hinge on what you have or don't have — just on how you SEE what you have.
Look for, find, and appreciate all the things that are in your life about which to be happy and content. Happy moments can be huge, like marriage or births, or very small, like discovering a small, blooming wildflower, hearing a bird song, drinking a great cup of coffee, or receiving a phone call from a good friend. The little things in life and relationships make the difference, so pay attention to them.
"...focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it." — Greg Anderson
If necessary, start a happiness journal to keep track of those growing reasons to feel happy. The more reasons you recognize to feel happy, the more balanced your life becomes.
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