What is Happiness? Previously- I routed happiness around status or money. Higher up you are or the wealthier you are the happier you are. SO NOT TRUE! Now I surround myself with things that make me feel content- and here they are:
1. Belief in myself- the "I can" attitude :) If I think I won't succeed, do good, or have impact- then I probably won't. Our minds play awful tricks on us and only we can control our conscious and unconscious mentality.
2. Family- including my loving husband, my wonderful and silly 2 year old daughter, and my extended family (parents, siblings and their spouses)
3. Work life balance- I have had closer respect for this especially when I became a mother. I can no longer say "I will stay late until this is finished" or "I am going to pick up overtime every week" or "sure, I will volunteer for XYZ"
4. Faith- you have to have faith in yourself, your abilities, your every day worth and challenges you face, and especially in others that are close to you
5. Forgiveness- It is ok to screw up. It is ok for others in your life to screw up. If it happens, take it as a lesson and a reason for it happening, don't dwell on it but live through it and become a stronger person. I truly have lived this personally- ya- it stunk at the time- but now I am a better person because of it.
6. To be the best nurse, wife, mom, daughter, friend, sister, etc- I need to take care of myself- because really- that is the only person that will! By doing so- I have found this life of healthy living for not only my body but also my mind and spirit.
Please- if you have found yourself searching for happiness- hopefully one of these tips will help you find it!
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