But sometimes the things we think will make us happy generally don't. Here are 6 little things we often think bring us fulfillment in life when actually... that's just what they are... THINGS. Try and experience life in a whole new different light. It works!
1. Lots of cash + designer clothes. Certainly we do need a certain amount of money to survive from day to day. Paying bills, buying groceries, paying rent but beyond that, cash loses its happiness power. We all stress about how we don't have enough money to buy things therefore we pursue for more and we spend on things less. Instead of sitting there wishing you had more money, appreciate the amount you already do have! The more you think about how much money you don't have, the less you will have. Don't deprive yourself on not having fancy things, recognise the limits of happiness a pricey handbag can bring. Is it really worth it? I'm not telling you you aren't allowed nice things- it all comes in moderation. Spend money on experiences rather than things. Revisiting those happy events in your head will help you feel that happy sensation again.
2. Massive parties for major milestones. It's the seasons for 21sts, engagements and weddings and some of us may think that looking forward to these epic events are what gets us through the daily grind of work or uni, but if you mark your life by these events, you're simply pinning your happiness on moments that are few and far between. Celebrations are important, but the happier things in life are those events that are spontaneous and unplanned. It's those little things in life that equal to pure bliss. Sure there are little things we do religiously and daily that we truly enjoy, but how about reinventing them slightly so yes they still comfort you but you see them in a different light. Try sipping on that morning latte in the afternoon or hitting the gym before work instead of after- you'll experience these things in a whole new way.3. Having loads of free time. Dragging your ass to work on Monday makes you more content than you think! Sure we all wish we had 3 day weekends or simply had more time to do nothing but that's just it- sure it can be fun to sit around and do nothing but without a cause, you would feel unaccomplished. Think about that conquering feeling you get after finishing that assignment that has taken you hours on end to complete- how good do you feel? Its activities like these that require skill and knowledge that make each and every one of us feel stronger and more satisfied. That mix of work and play is really what makes you love life.
4. Party party party. We all wish we could be celebrities and party all night, every day without a care in the world. But while crazy nights out are great, if you depend on them to make you happy, you'll ultimately feel as flat as last night's ghd curls. Plus, alcohol is a depressant remember- not exactly a recipe to true joy. Ditch the crazy party once in a while and meet up with your friends for a nice brunch instead. It's 100% hangover free!
6. The perfect you. We waste alot of time aiming for the new and improved version of you. We all sit there and think "I will be happy if I lose 5 kilos, find the perfect boyfriend, get the ideal job or move overseas." Yet these things never come because we sit out and wait for them? Appreciate what you already do have and give yourself a little credit for the person that you are today. Sure we can all aim for bigger and better things and there's nothing wrong with that but always be thankful and appreciate what you already have and more of that will come. Destiny is for losers who sit around and wait for things to happen- instead go out and make them happen.
Happy living!
wwndie xxx
