Choosing happiness

And we ALL want to be happy, don't we? Controlling what we're thinking about is KEY to our happiness, yet in my experience, controlling our thoughts is often just about as easy as trying to count the number of bees in a swarm! Not very! It takes a special kind of discipline in mindfulness to be able to control our own thoughts, yet I can assure you IT IS POSSIBLE. 'Practice makes perfect'. Pay close attention to your thoughts today. If you find yourself thinking about something unhelpful or upsetting then STOP. Try distracting yourself with a new focus or activity and actively CHOOSE to think about something more uplifting. The more you do this, the easier it will become.... honestly. Disclaimer: If you are facing greif or a loss of some kind then of course you will be FAR from happy and the process of greiving and upset must be allowed to play out in it's fullness. Greiving is exhausting, yet necessary. I personally have found that putting boundaries on my greiving has been a helpful tool. In my darkest days I would allow 3 days of solid greiving, with a view to things feeling lighter again before the next dip. Over time, the sad days are able to be reduced and the 'silver-linings' start to show themselves. Ultimately, EVERY one of our life experiences leads us to growth and to change.They have led us to become who we are today. Join me today by choosing to hold on to happiness and joy and let go of sadness and upset. ❤🌱❤🌱❤ #katherinedalelife #growth #greiving #happiness #development #mindfulness #overcomer #happier #keeponkeepingon #choosejoy #youvegotthis #liveyourbestlife