Lately I have been thinking a lot about my future – what I want to do, where I want to live, and who I want to be around. Every time I do, I am overcome with anxiety and can’t help but feel that I’m not living life as the person that I want to be. I want to be somebody who embraces change, focuses on all of the positive aspects of my life, and inspires other.
Often times I let little things get me down. I depend far too much on other people for my own happiness and I have an extreme “type A” personality. This basically means that I like lists, I like knowing the plan, I like outlining details of every little thing that I have to do. This is great in some situations, but often times if something doesn’t go according to “the plan” it throws me into a whirlwind
This being said, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to become the person that I want to be – happier, more independent, and more relaxed.
Today while I was scrolling through my Facebook page I saw a link to an article titled “10 Ways to Be a Better Version of Yourself in 2014” by Jess over at http://www.thegoldengirlblog.com. Now, I know that we are over halfway through 2014 but that doesn’t make this list any less true. Everything she mentioned resonated deeply with me, from wearing bold lipstick to striking up more conversations with strangers (read the article and you will understand).
The piece of advice that stuck out the most to me was to start acting the way that you want to feel. She goes on to talk about how this is similar to the commonly used phrase “fake it ’til you make it.” Put a smile on your face when nothing goes according to plan. Seek an alternate solution rather than throwing a hissy fit and giving up. Compliment a stranger when you are feeling down on yourself. Not only will make them feel good, it will make you feel great about yourself. Forgive those who wrong you. You will feel better to just let go of all that toxic energy.
These are choices that we must make each and every day.
Choose FORGIVENESS- Choose LAUGHTER – Choose LOVE – Choose HAPPINESS
I will be working hard to make these adjustments and take control of my own happiness.
xo,
Jaclyn
Q. In what ways do you choose happiness in your own life?