Happiness is a Choice

Happiness is a choice which many people have realized but it’s up to them to intentionally choose it every single day. Happy people are not held hostage by their circumstances and they do not seek happiness in people or possessions. 

“Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

Abraham Lincoln

Contrary to common belief, being happy takes effort. It doesn’t just happen. Instead, it’s the result of everything we do, and ultimately, it’s a decision we make every single day. No one can define or manipulate your happiness but you. At any given moment, it’s up to you to choose happiness and satisfaction over misery. 

We all face negativity and difficult situations throughout our lives. And while some tragedies are worse than others, there’s often nothing more we can do than accepting the situation and moving forward.

Our beliefs always define our reality, so if we believe that we don’t deserve happiness and that the challenge we faced can forever harm our mood, that’s precisely what we will experience.

No matter how hard the situation is, you can always decide whether you settle for negative or if you appreciate the positive in the situation.

“Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like and celebrating it for everything that it is.”

Mandy Hale

Are you finding it difficult to be happy, here are ways to choose happiness: 

Count Your Blessings

Happy people choose to focus on the positive aspects of life rather than the negative. They set their minds on specific reasons to be grateful. They express it when possible. And they quickly discover there is always something to be grateful for.

Always Smile

A smile is a wonderful beautifier. But more than that, studies indicate that making an emotion-filled face carries influence over the feelings processed by the brain. Our facial expressions can influence our brains in just the same way our brains influence our faces. In other words, you can program yourself to experience happiness by choosing to smile.

Speak Daily Affirmation into your Life 

Affirmations are positive thoughts accompanied by affirmative beliefs and personal statements of truth. They are recited in the first person, present tense (“I am…”). Affirmations used daily can release stress, build confidence, and improve the outlook. For maximum effectiveness, affirmations should be chosen carefully, be based on truth, and address current needs. 

Use Your Strengths

Everyone has natural talents, strengths, and abilities. And when we use them effectively, we feel alive and comfortable in our skin. They help us find joy in our being and happiness in our design. So, embrace your strengths and choose to operate within your giftedness each day. 

Eat a Healthy Meal

We are spiritual, emotional, and mental beings. We are also physical bodies. One aspect always influences the others. Our physical bodies will always have an impact on our spiritual and emotional well-being. Therefore, caring for our physical well-being can have significant benefits for our emotional standing. One simple action to choose happiness today is to eat healthy foods. Your physical body will thank you and also will your emotional well-being. 

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