Journey to Happiness

Happiness can be a state of mind and a state of well being.
For some of us this state is hard to achieve on a daily basis.
It's not that we don't want to be happy.
But sometimes it is physically not possible that day.

Wanting to be happy but feeling like I physically can't has been one of the most frustrating aspects of my life. Sometimes it feels like I am incapable of achieving something I want so badly because of a constant battle in my mind telling me I simply don't deserve it.

I am on a journey of feeling happy and accomplished. I am in pursuit of finding the things that feed my soul, that keep me grounded, and keep me wanting more.

Something I have learned about myself recently is that I am powered by the feeling that I have accomplished something. This could be small in the sense that I make a list of a few things I want to get done that day and check them all off. Going for a walk while listening to an inspiring podcast, cleaning my room and making myself a meal are some of the things that make me feel good.

It is often forgotten that completing small tasks during a day and getting yourself moving can up lift your mood. It is tough somedays when your staring at a wall and can't help but spiral with negative emotions and thoughts. The easiest way for me to get out of that spiral is turning on an inspirational podcast. This allows me to still lay in bed but instead of listening to my negative thoughts I can start listening to the positive up lifting voice of someone else. While listening I like to make my list of what I will accomplish. By this point my mindset has changed and I can take on the tasks at hand.

Finding loop holes in your negative cycles to snap yourself out of it can be extremely useful. Not everyone will have the same strategies, this just happens to be mine and I feel it would be useful for others.

In order to help myself mentally I like to help myself physically first. Drinking tea or a glass of water, going for a walk, getting some exercise or fuelling my body with natural foods and taking my vitamins help boost my mood.

After I have lifted my spirits and taken care of myself physically, I like to make sure that the space I am in is clean and comforting. Organizing the physical space around me, allows me to organize my thoughts and emotions. I love having a candle lit that fits my mood and makes me feel like I have my life together.

On my journey to reaching a constant state of happiness is not something that will be easy. Surrounding myself with people who love and support me will be the first and most important step. Going through this next chapter of my life, everything I do will have a purpose and will take me one step closer to achieving the life I have planned for myself.

My happiness will be in my control. Yes there will be days when I feel low and there will be days where I don't feel my best. But my mental illnesses will not hinder my life anymore.

This is the start to a journey of happiness, feeling accomplished, and getting back to doing the things I love.

If you're someone who also wants to take their happiness into your own hands feel free to message me on instagram (dthardy_) or on facebook.

I can't wait for what this journey holds and to share it with all of you.

Xo,
Dani