Happiness is not a destination. Happiness is a mind-set and is a choice you make every day!
Consider for a moment- do you place conditions for which happiness will finally be yours? Does it seem you are always searching for happiness but it is always out of your reach?
As a hypnotherapist I ask my clients what the goal of their session is. So often I hear, “I don’t want to be sad anymore” or, “I just want to be happy.”
in response I will ask, “What makes you feel happy?” This question is often hard for a person to answer. We often know what we don’t want but can you easily convey what it is that you want more of in your life to feel happy?
Not sure? Consider making a conscious choice, over the next 7 days and explore and discover, or re-discover those things, both large and small that really brings a smile to your face and warmth in your heart! Also, notice how you get more of those very things you are focused on! It’s true! So let those things be positive!
What you have now is what you were focusing on yesterday.
What you have in your life today is what you are giving importance to, and keep reinforcing!
Not sure how to begin? Well here are a few things to consider exploring over the next 7 days:
Wake up each day and make a choice to choose 2 things for which you are grateful! These things may be as simple as your health; a wonderful person you see or talk with; a funny show or movie that has you laughing out loud; or the fresh air you breathe while outside
Surround yourself with positive people
Make time for self-care
Create something! And enjoy the process of creating- whether it be wood working, writing, painting, sewing, photography or something else!
Get outside and go for a walk
Meditate on your own or using something guided.
Make a note of what you discover each day- in either a gratitude journal or in the upper corner of you day timer!
I sincerely hope you notice the ways, both big and small, in which you discover happiness, as a mind-set, every day in your life!