The Single Secret to Making 2009 Your Best Year Ever

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The Single Secret to Making 2009 Your Best Year Ever

…if you are only happy once you reach a goal, what about all the time you spend getting to the goal? That’s much more of your life than actually being at the goal. If you’re only happy when you’re at the destination, you’ll be unhappy most of the time.

What’s more, if you are stuck in that mindset, when you reach your destination, you won’t actually be happy — you’ll be looking toward your next destination.

Instead, remember: Stop waiting for happiness. Happiness is right here, right now.

How do you enjoy the journey? By appreciating life in its fullness, its wonderfulness. By not looking so much toward the future, but focusing on the present moment, right here, right now. By looking around you, and realizing that everything you need for happiness is already here!

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[ersigh.livejournal.com]

The journey is the best part... even before I've reached a goal I'm already plotting my next one.

[neurogirl.livejournal.com]

Mmmm awesome!

[ivanafox.livejournal.com]

I absolutely agree. I had this realization a number of years ago and it has made me feel infinitely more free and relaxed. I used to think that my life would begin after I finished x or accomplished y. Then I realized I was already living.

[weiskind.livejournal.com]

Pleasingly, I'm ahead of the game on this one. I've just recently refocused in this way again, and it feels like it's sitting more at home with me than it has before.

I hope it's working great for you!

[tupelo.livejournal.com]

I agree 100%.

[elsewhereangel.livejournal.com]

i've been working on this one. a key step for me is realizing the joy in small moments and individual experiences. last year was a rough one but i found that even on a day i spent in the hospital there were a significant series of little things that could be enjoyed for themselves within the larger negative event.


oh and i had to change my journal name awhile back. i'm not sure if i ever told you but the icon here is the same.

[crasch.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I noticed the name change. Hope this year's easier for you.

[crasch.livejournal.com]

I agree it's hard to enjoy life when one is in constant physical pain. What's the cause of the pain?

[lemonhd06.livejournal.com]

Good stuff! I try to live like this