Good Advice
I had this conversation via text message this morning:
Me: If someone asked me who was the happiest person I know I would say you. How do you do it? I want to be like you but I focus on negative too much.
Her: Thanks! I think I just realized that I cant change everything around me but I can determine how I feel. I try to remember that I am the only one who decides how my day will be. So I can make it a happy/good day or not.
Me: ok, I can do that. I have so many things to be happy about but then I waste time being sad/frustrated about a few things and I need to stop.
Her: Yeah, I know what you mean. Life is hard and stressful but just think about that sweet baby of yours and everything will be ok!
Its good advice. Im going to try harder. I have a really great life, one that I used to dream of someday having. I shouldn’t waste a minute being unhappy.
Ann says:
I think that is such a good point Julie. I always think of my life as being unhappy but when I look at all the great things in my life I realize that I have a good life with lots of wonderful blessings. I’m not sure why I let the few things I wish were different determine how I feel about my life.
Someone told me they had a gratitude journal and they write something they are grateful for everyday. I’ve always thought that was something I should try. Maybe I will start one this weekend! Maybe my first entry will be I’m grateful for sweet neices like you! Love you!