A big block to happiness is thinking we can have everything we desire. When we fail to achieve that impossible goal, we are miserable. The truth is that everything is a trade-off. For example, if we work all the time to create material success, we may miss chances to be with our children as they grow, to be together at dinnertime, to develop other aspects of ourselves.
Happiness requires hard choices. To find it, we must be very clear on what is most important to us, and then arrange our lives so that we put those things first. If having a big fancy house will make you happy, great. If having meaningful work, even if it pays less, is most important, that's it. You are the only one who can be the judge of what will truly make you happy.
Right now, sit quietly and make a list of your top three priorities for happiness.(Instant Health and Happiness Boosters, M.J. Ryan, 8 September)
Mr. Dickie
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