Man has labored mentally to a great extent on what makes us happy, what makes us sad, and how these ends of the spectrum are sustained. I have only ever lived as myself, but in observing my life I would say a life of happiness or sadness is very much dependent on momentum.
Going into this, it must be acknowledged that I try not to let external factors sway me. External factors are going to happen regardless of my efforts, so I put emphasis on the things I can control, such as how I interpret reality, deliberating greatly before passing judgment, and adherence to personal ethics. If my car breaks down or my cat becomes ill or my girlfriend cheats on me, I will employ as much emotional intelligence as I possess to handle the situation. As I have established in entries prior, I am the gatekeeper to my own emotions. Nothing and no one can upset me except me.
Back to momentum: I have observed in my adult life that my mood is effortless when it is tethered to good habits. The habits which I consider good are: reading, writing, running, stretching, and meditation. If I find the time to commit to all of these things in one day, I do not ever recall being in a bad mood. My bad mood tends to stem for adoption of poor habits: drinking in excess, being negative, disregard for my good habits, eating poorly. The main contributor is when I neglect to fulfill good habits.
When you commit to good habits and repeat this for days, weeks, months, you build a certain momentum and these acts become part of your character. I become known as the guy who likes to run and read. Regardless of what you decide upon, I would make a list of your good, meaningful habits and perhaps create a schedule that you rigidly stick to so that you may experience a perpetual good mood as well. If you encounter a slump, a good slump-buster is to learn something new, or engage in a new hobby. For me, a new book always does the trick.
In conclusion, it is very simple to live well and reside with happiness. Observe the small and nuanced charms that life affords you. This site right here is especially good at reminding us about the small pleasantries in our existence we should be grateful for. Do not interpret reality as inherently bad, because that will lead to negative momentum, and it is all too easy to become a negative person. Interpret with positivity, as it yields an abundance of energy, a zest for living.
Going into this, it must be acknowledged that I try not to let external factors sway me. External factors are going to happen regardless of my efforts, so I put emphasis on the things I can control, such as how I interpret reality, deliberating greatly before passing judgment, and adherence to personal ethics. If my car breaks down or my cat becomes ill or my girlfriend cheats on me, I will employ as much emotional intelligence as I possess to handle the situation. As I have established in entries prior, I am the gatekeeper to my own emotions. Nothing and no one can upset me except me.
Back to momentum: I have observed in my adult life that my mood is effortless when it is tethered to good habits. The habits which I consider good are: reading, writing, running, stretching, and meditation. If I find the time to commit to all of these things in one day, I do not ever recall being in a bad mood. My bad mood tends to stem for adoption of poor habits: drinking in excess, being negative, disregard for my good habits, eating poorly. The main contributor is when I neglect to fulfill good habits.
When you commit to good habits and repeat this for days, weeks, months, you build a certain momentum and these acts become part of your character. I become known as the guy who likes to run and read. Regardless of what you decide upon, I would make a list of your good, meaningful habits and perhaps create a schedule that you rigidly stick to so that you may experience a perpetual good mood as well. If you encounter a slump, a good slump-buster is to learn something new, or engage in a new hobby. For me, a new book always does the trick.
In conclusion, it is very simple to live well and reside with happiness. Observe the small and nuanced charms that life affords you. This site right here is especially good at reminding us about the small pleasantries in our existence we should be grateful for. Do not interpret reality as inherently bad, because that will lead to negative momentum, and it is all too easy to become a negative person. Interpret with positivity, as it yields an abundance of energy, a zest for living.
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