The dictionary definition of Happiness is..... the feeling of being happy, joyful, content, or satisfied in life.
Happiness is what most people want, and few people think they can find. Some people spend their whole lives searching for it and never find it, spending their days trudging through a so-so life trying not to be miserable and dreaming of a happy life that seems impossible.
For those of us that have experienced some form of depression, is happiness in the cards for us? Are you one of those still searching for happiness or have you settled for a life that isn?t what you want but is ?good enough? or the ?best you can do??
Even with experiences of depression, I believe happiness is still something we can have. There?s no need to settle or give up on your dreams. The life you want isn?t impossible and telling yourself it is will only lead you down the path to misery and possibly more depression. If you are like me, you don't want to go back there and re-experience the level of depression you have previously. You have the power to control your life. You just have to decide to seize that control.
What is happiness? Happiness is living your best life. It?s working towards your dreams, vision and goals. It is taking time to enjoy the journey to where you are going. It?s taking control of your destiny and doing your best to make the things you want to happen come true. It?s having a positive outlook and not letting setbacks and obstacles stop you from reaching your life vision.
Happiness is discovering what you want and going after it. Do you not know what you want from life? That can also be a problem holding you back. Set out to find it. You can figure it out. I know it might be difficult after experiencing depression to feel the ability to envision your future being happy and being able to live the life you love.
In the next few days we will talk about how to find what it is you really want in the future.
You may already know but aren?t ready to admit it yet. That could be for any number of reasons. Possibly because it makes you feel self-conscious, and you worry about how other people will react or judge you. Stop judging yourself and stop worrying about other people?s reactions if you want to find happiness.
It is possible to find happiness in life. No matter where you are or what your circumstances currently are or where you have come from. If you want to find happiness in life, you can. First, you have to believe that it?s possible. Then you need to start taking action.
That?s it. That?s the secret. What are you waiting for?
