Recognizing Habits That Prevent Long Term Happiness

Recognizing Habits That Prevent Long Term Happiness

While there are a lot of habits that will help to bring happiness into your life, there are also plenty of practices that will chase happiness away.

Goodness knows I can get caught up in them! Knowing what habits are working for you and which are working against you can help you get to your happy place much faster.

Here are 6 of the top habits that can rob you of happiness. You’re probably doing at least a couple of these things and never realized the negative impact they could be having on your life.

Embracing the Gift of Solitude

Embracing the Gift of Solitude

I have pretty much felt like an introvert my entire life. Most people who know me don’t believe me when I say this because they see me present to large rooms of people, speak up in meetings, or come across as confident in conversations. I am by no means a natural! I’m the wallflower at social gatherings and even family gatherings.

Why am I telling you all this?

Because with our social distancing and working from home, I am beginning to realize that they were right, I am not an introvert. I simply have learned to enjoy solitude.

How Fit Are You in Your Relationship?

How Fit Are You in Your Relationship?

Physical fitness is the key to the success of famous athletes. Their physical fitness begins with a desire to be better than the next athlete, as well as to be the best at what they do. This mindset enables them to prepare their mind as well as their bodies for success.

Being mentally ready helps them to do the requisite things, such as working out consistently to fine-tune their skills, maintaining a diet that supports their physical health, and adhering to team rules.

 These are all similar to the care that should be put into fit relationships.

Don't be Alone: Find and Join a Community of Like-Minded People

Don't be Alone: Find and Join a Community of Like-Minded People

Goodness knows I am one of those people that has lived in the same place for years and not met a single neighbor! Yet having a group of people to share your life with is not only a nice thing to have, it’s a human necessity.

One difference between most of North America and the rest of the world is our tendency towards isolation and independence. Most of us have less interest in our friends and family than people do in other countries.

For example, we have nursing homes and retirement communities. People in other countries are shocked that we don’t want our aging grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles to live with us for the rest of their lives.

How to Deal With Feelings of Shame

How to Deal With Feelings of Shame

Shame is similar to guilt, but more personal. You might feel guilty for stealing a TV last month, yet you might feel shame for being a thief. When you feel guilty, you feel bad about a particular event. Shame is more persistent and personal. You might feel shame for being a poor parent or even being the victim of abuse. 

Think of guilt as “I did something bad” and shame as, “I am bad.”

It is a natural feeling everyone has, though it’s not somewhere we have to live!

Are You Following Your Own Path, or Someone Else's?

Are You Following Your Own Path, or Someone Else's?

It’s not always easy to find our way through the world. We might have interests that don’t coincide with the values of our parents, with those we work with, or even some of our friends.

It’s important to remember that everyone is different, and while the status quo might work for the majority of the population, it doesn’t work for everyone.

What To Do When You Feel Lost

What To Do When You Feel Lost

We have all felt lost at some point in our lives, like we’re shooting par for the course as a human being. Everyone faces this challenge sooner or later. Feeling lost is a sign that you may believe your life is on the wrong track. 

If you feel like your life lacks meaning and that your future is uncompelling. This is a great time to be introspective and figure out what motivates you. You can learn a lot during this period!