Randy Stiver once noted that “happiness must be pursued by personally choosing the right thoughts, right words and right actions at the right time.” In short, our happiness depends on us.
Forgive yourself for thinking negatively. Forgive yourself for talking, without thinking twice. Forgive yourself for being rude to your superior, your friend, your parents, or your siblings.
Being happy within ourselves simply means showing mercy to ourselves, forgiving ourselves, befriending ourselves, accepting ourselves, and loving ourselves. It’s a lifelong journey that requires regular self-examination and an ongoing process of making peace with ourselves.
You don’t have to be a secret millionaire or celebrity to do voluntary work – get involved, get experience, explore your interests and your life.
All the messages we’ve sent so far (484 of them!) are categorised and available on our website. If you have some time for reflection over the Christmas period, have a look through: which ones have impacted you? We’d love to hear back from you if any have changed the way you look at things, or have helped your family and friends!
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the mirror and yelling at yourself or hating yourself? Do you understand what it feels like to be completely disgusted with yourself and longing for a change? We often spend time upset about something, allowing our environment and circumstances to dictate whether or not we are going to be happy. The truth is that we can live our lives with happiness and decide that we are going to do whatever it takes to be happy. You can be happy if you have the mind to.
Today may be your time to get through your obstacles. However, tomorrow will be the time when you have gotten through your obstacles.
Everything has a season. There is a time and purpose for everything we do. It is how you deal with that particular season that will show your true character, your true self.
Accept the help others can offer you. Everyone can give something a bit different. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it shows strength.
Instead of just living day-to-day, plan the small steps of how you can make a better future and do a little bit each day.