Happiness is a journey and every good journey begins with a map. When you’re on the discovery path to happiness, plotting your journey is just as important as the journey itself.
For some, it’s a constant struggle for happiness. Even money, career, great relationships and good health don’t live up to the task of making you happy, even though you expected it to.
When you’re not happy even though you have everything you thought would make you happy, it’s time to take a step back and get to know yourself.
When you know who you are, what your value system is and take notice of what fills you with emotions of joy and pleasant sensations, you’ll be ready to plot your course to true happiness.
Getting to know yourself can be difficult. You’ve likely formed an opinion about yourself and what makes you happy, driven, sad, angry and self-confident. You may be surprised to find that what you thought was true isn’t true at all.
Self-discovery can be a launching pad to happiness in your life. When you understand what you want out of life, who you’re meant to be and your true purpose, you’ll be well on your way to completing the circle of happiness.
Assessing various parts of your life can be helpful in determining your level of happiness. One way is to keep a gratitude journal. Each day, write down everything you’re grateful for. It could be something as simple as a beautiful sunrise – or as serious as a positive health report.
How about your job? Are you happy with your career accomplishments or would a different route make you happier and more content? If you want to do more in that area, contemplate ways you could reach that goal. It’s best to write these thoughts and actions down to have a clear and well-defined path.
Find your core values and you’ll find the essence of your personality. If you’re engaged in activities or have relationships with others who don’t meet the criteria that exemplifies your true values, find a way to rid yourself of these negatives and surround yourself with positive people who adhere to those values you hold dear.
Assessing your health and physical well-being is another way to discover what makes you happy. If you lack discipline to exercise and stick to a healthy eating plan to regulate your weight and fitness, figure out how doing so will make you happy.
You will be more enthusiastic about becoming fitter and healthier if you know how those changes will affect your happiness quotient.
Begin today to allow yourself time to think about how you define happiness. When you’re ready, begin the journey and change your path if needed.
[info_box]Are you ready to start living a life filled with more energy, happiness and success? Start here today with this 5 step guide. [/info_box]
Affirm to yourself:
“Happiness is my birth right. I choose to be happy. I deserve to be happy.”
No Excuse Action Step:
Take a moment to think about how you define happiness. Write down what fills you with emotions of joy. Begin now by smiling and saying 5 things you are grateful for.
I would love to hear about what really makes you happy. Please post below.
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Lynn Schuster
7 Sep 2017Lovely, Josee!!!! Thanks for reminding me to dust off my Joy Journal!!! I am amazed at how easily I forgot about it…..Here it is! I’ve got it out and I’m giving it a new home, right next to me on my desk…..and I’ve opened it up, I’ve got pen in hand! Thank you! Thank you!
Josee
7 Sep 2017Glad to be of service. Happy Joy Journaling ;)
Theresa
7 Sep 2017Thank you Josee… a simple elegant solution to help us all find more job and happiness in our lives. I look forward to making some of these shifts and taking the suggested actions.
Josee
8 Sep 2017You’re quite welcome. Wishing you success :)
Tina Games
8 Sep 2017What a perfect message for me! ~ I’m currently in the process of re-evaluating my life, deciding on what no longer serves me and what it is I’d like to see it be replaced with. Your question of “what makes me happy” – is exactly what I needed today! ~ Thank you for the tips on how to engage deeply with this question! :-)
Josee
8 Sep 2017Don’t you just love divine timing!! Glad to be of service Tina. Good luck with the question.
Shelley Riutta
13 Sep 2017LOVE your action steps Josee :) The 5 things I am grateful for are: My health, my sweet dog Niyo, my Mom, my Sweetie, all the beautiful GAHP Members!!!