6 THINGS THAT PREVENTS YOU FROM BEING TRULY HAPPY
Everyone wants to be happy and be in a joyous
mood but sometimes, a few things keep us from
finding this happiness. These might be things we
do consciously or unconsciously, but whatever
the case may be, they affect our overall mood
and joy. Shortly, we will take a look at some of the
culprits below.
Resentment: Sometimes, we harbour resentment
or dislike towards other people and we do not
realise that this would have a negative impact on
our moods. When you harbour negative feelings,
you end up poisoning your soul and this would
keep you from experiencing true happiness.
Holding Grudges: It takes a lot of energy to hold
a grudge as you keep focusing on your anger and
ways to make a person pay for whatever it was
they did to you. To avoid this bad habit, make
sure you let people know when they have done
something to offend you. If the person
apologises, forgive and move on; if they don’t,
still let go anyway. Holding a grudge or keeping
malice will do no one any good.[prov 4:23]
Not Living In The Moment: We are all so focused
on our dreams, or plans and our future that we
sometimes forget to enjoy the moment. The only
thing that is sure, when it comes to time, is right
now. The future is unknown, but if you find ways
to enjoy the “here and now”, then you will find
yourself less stressed and in a better mood.
Being Unappreciative: While we are enjoying the
here and now, we should also not forget to be
grateful for what we have. We all want better
cars, jobs, more money, a bigger house, better
looks, etc, but we sometimes forget to simply be
grateful for what we already have. So, take a
look around you, count your blessings and be
grateful for the things you have, no matter how
small they seem to you.[jer 29:11]
Not Being Helpful: Knowing you have held out a
helping hand for someone who really needs it is
truly a beautiful feeling. So, try to extend
whatever you can give for people that need it. It
does not have to be financially. Offering an
encouraging word to someone who feels down,
smiling at a stranger, listening to someone who
desperately needs someone to talk to or simply
being there for the people around you are ways
you can help. You will find yourself feeling lighter
than air, knowing that you gave someone a
reason to smile and believe.
No Hobbies: Having or doing something special
that is just for you is a great way to keep your
mood up. A lot of people do not realise the
importance of having a hobby and they assume it
is a waste of time, but this is a huge
misconception. Having something that makes you
feel good, regardless of the normal everyday
hectic life, is a great way to unwind and remind
yourself that life is short.
These are just a few of the things that could
leave you feeling unhappy with tips on how to
bring the required changes into your life.
Remember, you only live once and it is important
that you make the best out of whatever you have
been given.
