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Five Ways To Be Happy...TODAYFive Ways To Be Happy… TODAY!
Does this sound familiar? "I'll be happy when the kids are in school and I have more time…" "I'll be happy when I have more money" "I'll be happy when I have my debts paid off" "I'll be happy when….." I must confess that I was guilty of saying these things too, almost every day. I was trying to get my network marketing business going, raising two small children, managing a house, and finding no time for myself. I was miserable in all aspects of my life, because I was focusing too much on the future! Then one day, I heard a quote, and it really hit home. "Some people are so busy making a living, that they forget to make a life." - Author unknown I was so busy awaiting future happiness (when my business got going, when my kids were in school full time, when my debts were paid..) that I was missing the most important thing – being happy with my life NOW! There is nothing wrong with having dreams, and goals. But when those dreams interfere with our daily lives, and create a `tunnel Vision' we need to step back and take stock! "The Secret of Happiness is not found in seeking more but developing the capacity to enjoy less." - Dan Millman Now, I count each day as a blessing, and I've developed some methods To be happy today. Here are 5 ways you can be happy at whatever Stage of your life you're at: 1)Each day (preferably mornings), make a list of things you are grateful for in your life. (family, friends, health, etc) 2)Review your goals, weekly, even daily. Don't be afraid to revise them into more manageable ones. 3)Have a family night, once a week. Rent a movie, order a pizza, go bowling, play a game. It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you do it as a family. 4)Take Five! Go for a walk, and notice your surroundings; spruce up your office with a nice new plant, or get some colourful pictures to put up. 5)Keep a journal. Record what it is about your life you love most. What stage are your kids at? Walking? Talking? High School? What is it about this stage that you like most? You'll never get another chance at life. Make yours count today! **************************************************** Maryanne Fitzgerald is the publisher of "Moms World" ezine Providing Moms (and Dads!) with the tools and resources to Balance working at home with raising a family. Regular features Include recipes, business and marketing tips, kids craft corner, free ads, and lots more! To subscribe: mailto:mfitzgerald41@cogeco.ca?subject=SUB or visit: http://www.homeincomesolutions.net ****************************************************
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