Article Directory :: Self-Improvement/Motivation Articles

When Will You Be Happy?

By Susan Russo

Subscribe to Susan Russo's RSS feed using any feed reader!

Republish: EasyPublish™
Published: 24Feb2012
Word count: 768
Viewed: 48 time(s)
Bookmark this article using any bookmark manager!
Get Free Content For Your Site

"It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about." -Dale Carnegie

Okay my friends listen up. I have been talking to a lot of people lately who are not happy and 99% of the time they blame it on someone else or something else. Well here's a news flash: no one can make you unhappy but you! Yes, things are going to happen in life you don't like. Things will happen that will rock your world and turn it upside down. But...

Remember, it's not what happens to us in life that matters, what matters is how we CHOOSE to view it. Your interpretation of what happens is how you are going to experience it. Sure, in the beginning of any mind blowing event you will be knocked off your feet. You can even have a pity party and I'll come to it! But no one wants to attend the same party over and over again and neither should you.

For some people this next statement may be hard to fathom but, drum roll please....Happiness is a choice!

You can allow life's circumstances control how you feel or you can control how you feel. You have the power inside your mind to choose how you want to react to life. You have this mind that can make heaven out of hell or hell out of heaven. It's all about what you CHOOSE to tell yourself over and over and over again about what has happened to you or what is happening to you.

Many people are waiting to be happy. I just taught a class on goal setting and creating your intention. As you know a goal is something you aspire to at some point in the future. People live there life believing they will be happy WHEN they reach that place in the future.

I will be happy when I meet someone. I will be happy when I get out of debt. I will be happy when I move out of this place. I will be happy when I get married, or divorced for that matter. Why are you waiting to be happy? Another news flash: You will be happy when you decide you will be!

One of the most important aspects in my class is to impart the fact that goals are great but it's all about enjoying the journey along the way. Life is the journey. You can't wait until you get somewhere to be happy, you're already here. Now is the time to be happy. Right now.

If you live your life waiting for something to happen until you are happy, you will waste most of your life wanting and waiting and never fully living.

So how can you be happy when you don't feel happy? You begin by looking at the blessings in your life. Instead of focusing on what you don't want and what makes you feel bad, focus your thoughts on how fortunate you are in so many other ways that may have let slipped your mind.

Look, we all have issues and things going on, that's life. But when you truly grasp the concept that all you have is right now; you can either enjoy it or miss out on it. When you dwell on the past, feeling guilty or regretful for things, where are you? Not here, not living right now. You are living in the past and believe me that is nowhere to live.

Or, if you are worried about the future and your fears and doubts cause you more stress and anxiety, how does that affect you right now? You can't live in the future so why continue to project you mind out there; onto things that may or may not even happen?

Just for today, take a break from the past, shelve your worries about the future and live for right now. Be at peace and enjoy today, enjoy your friends and your family. Enjoy nature, a good movie, or a walk. Each time you catch yourself going down the road that leads to negativity, stop yourself and stay on the path towards gratitude.

Life is a gift we are given each and every day. Don't wait to be happy. Celebrate life!

Do you want to live a better life or do you just want to talk about it? Susan Russo is a coach whose direct approach is a wake-up call for those who are sleep walking through life.If you want to make a change in your life, tune into what Susan has to say and find out how to wake up each day and enjoy your life!

Bookmark this article using any bookmark manager! Subscribe to Susan Russo's RSS feed using any feed reader!

EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here

More articles by Susan Russo

Free Report!
Ten Essential Secrets Of Article Marketing ... Grab Your Free
Copy Now:




We respect your privacy.

Need Content?
Regular Top Quality Content for your Blog, Ezine or Website ...
Delivered Direct,
For Free!
Click For Details


Arts & Entertainment
Automotive
Business - General
Computers & Technology
Finance & Investment
Food & Drink
Health & Fitness
Home & Family
Internet Marketing/Online Business
Legal
Pets & Animals
Politics & Government
Reference & Education
Religion & Faith
Self-Improvement/Motivation
Social
Sports & Recreation
Travel & Leisure
Writing & Speaking

More self-improvement articles:

  • I Used Up The Conversation Starters - I Don't Know What Else to Say (Ron Vicari)
    If you deliver some prearranged line, and it gets you a warm laugh or smile, and if you don't have something to follow it up, you are in trouble. You will appear to be some guy who can't think for himself, and that it no way to begin the act of flirting.

  • Positive Steps In Dealing With Panic Attacks (Joeden Dunne)
    Dealing with panic attacks should start by getting to know the problem and consulting the most reliable sources of information. Along with the details on the symptoms, it would also be beneficial to discern the proper medical attention that can eventually provide cure for panic attacks.

  • Be The Best At Not Being The Best Part 1 (Dr Barnsley Brown)
    Want to make a positive change? Want to be the best? But that's hard! Dr. Barnsley tells you how to be the best at not being the best, a far cry from the usual self-help articles. This "helpful" article is the anti self-help and shows you how to be selfish, annoying, and a failure as a person! The sarcasm is in full swing, folks!

  • Values In Life And Why They Are Important (Michael Griffiths)
    All though out life, we are being educated on the importance of having good values, and how to apply them in everyday living. From birth until our dying days, we learn and acquire values that have positive impacts on our life. A value is a positive mindset - like an unwritten list of things we much keep in our hearts and minds, which will affect everything we do. Here is a list of the 5 most basic values.

  • The Benefits Of Self-Help For Panic Attacks (Joeden Dunne)
    When you try to find some self-help for panic attacks, the choice can be overwhelming, almost to the point of bringing on an attack in itself! Finding relief from this condition is possible by seeking counselling, but it is also entirely possible on your own without the help of a medical or care professional.Read on to find out more.

  • A List Of Fear (Karen Chai Kar Siang)
    Perhaps it has become an undeniable truth that we live in a constant state of fear which could come from almost anywhere. Some people just go by ignoring them because, however life has to go on.

  • The Power of Self-Expression (Dr Greg Schreeuwer)
    Learning how to express who we truly are and what we desire in life is paramount to achieving success. Holding back what is important to us, and repressing our deepest visions for our future can only create discomfort in all the areas of our lives. Embracing our uniqueness and sharing that with the world is what can bring true fulfilment, ultimately provide a service to humanity.

  • What Are Your Goals In Life? (Themis Smirneos)
    Goal setting is an invaluable tool to personal development. But, it's not always easy to know what goals to make or how to implement them. This article will go over the basics of goal setting and offer a few tips to help you pick goals that will inspire you in your quest for success in life.

  • Learning How To Increase Productivity In The Office Falls On Both The Employer And The Employee (Salifu Junior)
    This article is aimed at helping you get more things done and be more productive at your work place.

  • Enjoy a Quiet Evening - Here's How (Carol Sheppard)
    Take time for yourself by relaxing at the end of each day - here's tips to get you started.

We Automatically Distribute Articles
To Thousands Of Publishers And Web Sites:
Submit Article
All content is viewed and used by you at your own risk and we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information. The views expressed are those of the individual contributing authors and not necessarily those of this web site, or its owner, Takanomi Limited.
  
Copyright © 2012 Takanomi Ltd. Company no. 5629683. All rights reserved. | Privacy | Legal | Contact Information