How I Started to Find Happiness in My Life

What a journey it has been to get here - stuck, depressed, uncertain, unmotivated, lonely - just a few of the words I'd use to describe my life this time last year, but I think for the first time in my life I am feeling truly happy. Content. Peaceful. This feeling hit me like a ton of bricks and really got me reflecting on how I ended up so unhappy in my life and what changes led to me beginning to find happiness. We talk what happiness feels like to me, how I found happiness and peace in my life and how to live a life you love and live a life for yourself.
I know life is hard and this may not last forever, but I think taking a minute to really understand how and why I am feeling happy can help me when life inevitably gets tough.
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[@mktplyr76]

I’ve found that it really helps to actively and sometimes verbally acknowledging states of happiness or things that bring joy. Recently I was driving my old jeep with the doors off, it was slightly cool with the wind but the sun was warming. I smiled and shouted out loud that this brings me joy and is freakin awesome!

[@madelinehewatt]

I could not agree more, take a second to appreciate and recognize the moments that make you feel happy!

[@UniquelyHerz]

Hey fellow Chicagoan, I relocated to Indy but Chicago will always be sweet home ❤

[@madelinehewatt]

love this!! so far nothing but good things to say

[@chriss.2978]

Love Aldi's, they have great product at surprisingly low prices. And the best chocolate!

[@madelinehewatt]

i LIVE for aldi!!