Are you happy?
It’s a new year (perhaps its already getting old on your end), new vision, new goals. Yay! But as the year unfolds for many, there’s great uncertainty about what the year will bring, and a lot of faith and hope is needed to navigate the next 12 months or less.
So as you journey along, there are certainly a myriad of things you should have on your to do list and those you should plan to eschew-depending on what your goals are . These things are crucial to your ending the year great, full of happiness and top- notch energy. They will keep you focused on your vision for the year with a clearer picture in mind and joy in your heart as each day passes.
As you actively plan to do away with those things on your personal cross out list, there are two major things I would like you to add to this list if you don’t already have them, to ensure you end the year happy and on a strong note.
Two Things To Avoid To Be Happy:
1. ISOLATION
Why avoid isolation?
Because it makes you vulnerable and weak.
This may sound extreme, but the truth is, vulnerability makes you desperate; desperate for things that others don’t really care about, but you think they do. And it makes you weak, weak enough to be debarred from going after things you know are worthwhile.
Isolation invites depression, sadness and gloom. It stops you from mingling with others, prevents you from talking to people or even seeking good counsel when you need it. And if this is tolerated long enough, you fast become an echo chamber of yourself where all you hear is your own voice. And we know hearing only one’s own voice is not a pretty sight. Don’t we?…Ugh.
No one was made to live or thrive in isolation. You need people, your tribe, your very own community. Especially in times like the one we currently live in, you cannot afford to stay away from people- good people though.
Related: 30 Reasons Why You Should Let People Into Your Your Life
Statistics show that many who chose the path of isolation last year, had a heightened level of challenges with their mental health. Isolation leads to a place full of dry bones and skull and in extreme cases for some, suicidal thoughts.
Strive to keep your people community web supercharged and stay connected.
Related: How To Create Your Own World of Happiness
2. DISCONTENTMENT
The second thing you need on your cross out list is discontentment.
Many times, we all seek that one thing we think would make us happy once we accomplish them. And at other times, we try really hard to attain a height we never thought we could surmount, only to get “there” and be utterly disappointed that there is no there “ there”.
You don’t have to wait for that big, out-of-this-world thing to be happy. That’s not to say that you become idle or cease to pursue your aspirations. No. Pursue them by all means, but don’t wait till you get there before choosing to be happy.
Discontentment makes you sad and full of envy for others which leads to jealousy. In fact, discontentment attracts all the bad things you can think of.
One core truth in life I have observed many overlook is that, you don’t really need much to be happy. You only need to be happy in and with the place you currently are. Happiness is actually in the little things- Yes. Those very ones that seem irrelevant. But many do not know this or may be they do, but refuse to acknowledge it.
You want to be happy? Just take a look at the things you have, be contented in who you are and be thankful for what you have.
The best and most important things in life are free.
Related: How To Deal With Yourself In Your Waiting Season
As you progress with your goals and vision for the year or even in daily life generally, isolation and discontentment are two evil twin you want to ensure don’t get you down. Being able to put first things first and acknowledging what truly makes your world tick, is a fast way to achieving your goals and dreams.
Eschewing these two vices will ensure you get there faster while also maintaining your happiness.
Who says you can’t eat your cake and have it too? Make it a new year of no tears.
Be happy! Stay happy!
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