How can we go
through life with no bad days? Is it
even possible? Sometimes things happen
that are beyond our control. Sometimes
awful things happen. Is this idea even tangible? I believe that it is.
In 2023 I made a
choice and committed myself to having no bad days with no idea if it was even possible, but I was willing to
try. As of today, I’m still going strong. The really neat thing about all of this is
that the person I used to be is not the same person that I am now. I’m a much better version of myself.
To say this goal
has been life changing would be an understatement. I am happier.
I am far more content. I have a
far brighter outlook on life in general.
I worry less. I don’t suffer from
the effects of stress. I rarely
experience anxiety and if I do it is mild and short lived. Making decisions has become easier. My mind is clearer. I make better choices. I feel better.
If we are open
to seeing the good and focus less on the bad it is much easier to navigate our
day. Instead of focusing on what is
wrong with a situation, I focus on what is right. By developing new habits and new ways of
looking at things our attitude will change.
Our perspective begins to change.
We start to see things differently.
We begin to feel differently too.
On the whole life
can be overwhelming. Sometimes it feels”
too hard”. I know. I’ve been there, but not anymore. Now, I take each day as it comes. Just one day at a time. Life doesn’t need to be taken on all at once. By breaking it down into smaller pieces,
minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, life becomes more manageable. By changing my attitude each day becomes
better. No bad days.
I love your attitude and spirit! I learned a phrase from a wonderful blogger that I adopted as my mantra:
ReplyDelete"Doing damns the darkness"
If I just start doing things--anything--I start to feel better and better. I become active, productive. It doesn't have to be productive tasks, either. If I just go out and sit on the steps with a cup of coffee and enjoy the fresh air, I will start to feel better. Maybe I'll turn it into a quick walk around the block. By doing, I feel more energized, more connected, and more appreciative of this beautiful world and good life I have.
It's very important to note that cleaning the refrigerator or oven is NOT a thing to try "doing." Save the tough "doing" for when you're already full of pep and ambition! LOL!
LOL! I agree about the oven and fridge. Doing things makes a huge difference whenever we struggle. I agree with you completely. Thanks Sue for sharing this.
DeleteI agree with this 99%, but I still have those 1% days where grief takes hold of me and I wouldn't call it a good day. Thankfully, those days are getting fewer and far between. And I did read somewhere recently that mostly happiness is you telling yourself and your brain that you are happy. More research needed on my part...
ReplyDeleteGrief has a way of showing up when you least expect it. I still struggle at times myself and I give in and feel it, but fortunately I'm still able to find something good about my day and that helps so much. You feel that grief whenever you need to. He was a HUGE part of your life and you miss him. You've got this!
DeleteThis is what I need to work on. I can be a glass half empty person🫤
ReplyDeleteI used to be that way long ago. :(
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