I recently read this article, 7 Things Remarkably Happy People Do Often, and found majority of the items to be things that I already do. I tend to consider myself a pretty happy person. The list says to:
-Make good friends
-Express thankfulness
-Give
-Do what you excel at often
Now, the last portion of the list is something that I find I struggle with. I am a dreamer. I love dreaming of becoming a yoga instructor (full-time) and enjoying nature and the life that goes with doing what I love. But, I have always left it at a dream.
The other things that happy people do are:
–Actively pursue goals- “Goals you don’t pursue aren’t goals, they’re dreams, and dreams only make you happy when you’re dreaming.”
-Don’t chase material items (I am a big online deal shopper)
-Live the life you want to live
This has really made me think hard on my yoga instructor dream. I’ve always left it at my “ideal life” because most places in Wisconsin don’t pay as well for me to work full-time. This has been my thought process for the last few years. Everything that I’m good at doesn’t pay well for a career. This list made me remember of how I used to think growing up. I always used to say, I would rather make $20,000 or less a year having a job that I love versus being rich at something I don’t really like. Because your job is essentially your life and if you’re not happy doing that, you’re not going to be as happy with your life.
Somewhere along the lines, I forgot that train of thought. I’ve decided I want to gain that back. I will actively pursue my goal of becoming a yoga instructor. It may not happen overnight, but I will make small steps to get myself to my dream. Even if that means a part-time yoga instructor with a full-time job, at least I’ll be happy. And isn’t that what we all want out of our existence on this earth?
Here’s to hoping we all find our peace, love, and happiness!
Article Source:https://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/7-things-to-do-that-will-make-you-happier-175823605.html
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