“The term happiness is used in the context of mental or emotional states, including positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
It is also used in the context of life satisfaction,
subjective well-being, flourishing and
well-being."”
This week is about evaluating our happiness level by assessing different aspects of our lives: alone time, people time, play and creativity, health, love, and work. If you find that one or more of these areas in your life is out of balance and/or does not bring you happiness – meaning satisfaction, positive or pleasant emotions then think about modifying by taking action in one part of your life. It doesn’t have to be life changing action, it can be as simple as a change of attitude, learning a new skill, joining a club or taking on a new hobby. Action(s) that break the habits that don’t bring joy in your life.
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of
small things brought together.” Vincent Van Gogh
Once you’ve addressed one part of your life, then take on another part of your life. Focusing and putting your attention on one thing at a time is a much more productive use of your energy and it's a more mindful approach.
“Do not have too many objectives. One-pointedness is the key to success.
Break one arrow at a time.” Master Choa Kok Sui
Pacing ourselves is key to loving and having happiness and joy in your life. One can’t be serene if one is constantly hurried and pressured. Rushing puts us in a constant state of anxiety, sensory overload, and burnout. Pacing ourselves boosts our vitality and prevents burnout. If you have intervals of taking it slow, even for a few minutes throughout the day, it will make you feel better, think more clearly, and can create space for new thoughts and ideas to come forth.
Today is the time. If you are waiting for that perfect time to modify your life and your excuse is “I don’t have the time”, “I’m too tired”, “I’m too busy”, “I’m not able to make changes” remember these are excuses that keep you caught in your web of bad habits. Choose to do it now, even if it’s only a minor modification in your thoughts or in your daily activity. There will never be the ideal situation. You’ll never find them, begin today and the conditions you need will come to you.
