Do you ever wonder what happy moms have that you don't? Do you ever wish you knew their secret? Do you find yourself envious of your mom friends or acquaintances who appear to "have it all"? Why are some people so darn happy all the time? Is it their wealth? Their career? Their "perfect" husband?
In my years of study on the subject of happiness I've come to realize something very simple, yet so very profound. You may have even heard of it before, but it's something to always keep in the forefront of your mind. Here it is, the key to everlasting happiness: In order to be happy, you must be happy now.
Most of us say, "I'll be happy when....", or "When this is over I'll be happy", or "If only this were different, then I'd be happy". Well, I have news for you, fellow moms, you will never be happy if you can't be happy now, in your present circumstances. Now before you rush to correct me, hear me out. This does not mean you have to remain in the state you are in currently forever. It does not mean you need to "settle". No way! If you want more from life then you must pursue it. If you feel you were made to be or do more, or if you don't feel you've reached your dream life yet, then please continue after it.
However, you must learn to be content with your present, with wherever you are in life right now. Be happy about something in your life. Feel gratitude for at least one aspect in your life. We can all find something to be thankful for, proud of or content with. Find one or two or three parts of your life that make you feel good, then concentrate on these feelings and use them to expand the feeling of happiness and appreciation. Then use this feeling as motivation to change that which does not suit to your liking.
We will always have parts of our life we want to improve upon, whether it be our looks, our finances, our relationships, our spirituality, or any other aspect. And this is ok. But the key is to find contentment with where we're at now, knowing we will make improvements as we're able. Enjoy the moment, savor the present, be grateful for where you are, because let's face it, it could always be worse. So dwell on the good you experience now, and work on changing that which is less than satisfying.
This will propel your happiness to new heights today. It will also help inspire and motivate you to move towards your happiness goals. Be happy now, yet continue to seek more.
There is so much more to discover in this journey to everlasting happiness. This is just the very beginning. To learn more about how you can be happy as a woman and happy as a mother every day, please visit [http://www.happymombook.com/] It's completely FREE!
Tanna Phares is an author and mother of three young children. She helps women across the globe find enduring happiness in their lives as mothers. You can learn more about her by visiting http://www.littlemamabiglife.blogspot.com/.
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