Friend, when was the last time something unexpected happened that threw you off - completely? Something that you didn't like.
How did you feel? What attitude did it bring on? Most importantly, how quickly were you able to turn your attitude around?
I've talked a lot about happiness, what it means, and how to create it. I've also discussed how you can "choose" to respond to negative events and get back on track. And I'm wondering...
Do you accept that you have a choice? Even if you accept it, how easy is it for you to do?
My initial discovery that I was in control frustrated me because I wasn't very good at it.
Sometimes I figured out my way - and other times not so much. Like the time I discovered I'd accidentally added a 0 to the end of my first bonus check when entering it into my checkbook (in my defense, I was seriously sleep deprived at the time). Or the time that a client called to tell me that a closing (with about a month's worth of work left) had to close in 10 days.
Those type of things would send me into a tailspin and ruin my day (or week - or even month). So, although I understood that I should be able to choose, I wasn't doing it very well. And I questioned whether it was truly possible for ME to do.
But I eventually figured it out - because I had a great teacher. An 18-month old dynamite.
And today, I want to share that story with you. Because maybe you'll be able to learn from him as well. Maybe you'll gain more understanding about what it means to "choose" your happiness.
It's a cute, semi-funny, and also IMPORTANT article. And it's also a quick read. So go read it NOW.
And once you do, please share it with your friends and family. I have those oh-so easy to use share buttons on my site for a reason and would appreciate it if you'd use one (or more) of them.
Finally, there's one last thing that I'd like to tackle. This article (and the tactics expressed within it) is NOT a cure for depression.
Suicide rates are at an all-time high (which we've unfortunately been reminded of over the past week). If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal thoughts or if you feel alone, please ask for help. Raise your hand and make it known to those you love.
Please don't continue to suffer in silence. Your life is worthy and worth living. And, although it may sometimes feel like it, you're not alone. There is a way out - and you have the strength within you (even if you don't feel like you do).
There are people in your life who love you. There are people who can help you. All you need to do is ask for help.
All my best,
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