I was thinking today of how time can get away from us. Days turn into weeks and months and years. So many of us are chasing our dreams and it can be difficult and stressful at the best of times. So what do we do? We put off happiness until we achieve our goals.

But then there is the next goal and then the next… It feels never-ending, doesn’t it?

What Should Have Been A Fulfilling Project

I can’t help thinking of a project I undertook recently. I was so excited thinking of what the completed project would look like, the value it would bring.

But along the way, there were some unexpected challenges and setbacks. What started out with excitement became a stressful chore that I couldn’t wait to complete.

Once the project was over and the work was delivered, I felt proud of what was accomplished.

But I couldn’t help wishing that I’d spent more time enjoying the process instead of stressing over the end goal.

What I learned: Seize happiness today

Of course there are times where, deep in our heart, life no longer feels fun and fresh and new. We can lose the joy in doing what we love while chasing the grind of the every day. And that’s perfectly understandable.

But maybe it’s worth remembering that the main goal in life is to be happy. Everything else we do is ultimately to reach this end.

So why wait to be happy? Why not choose to be happy right now? Not tomorrow. Today.

No matter what the future holds, is it more important than your present happiness?

Surely we can find happiness somehow, somewhere every day – of course, in a healthy way!

Why I choose happiness today

I guess maybe the profound truth is: Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s the very heart of life’s journey.

Each day, each moment, is an opportunity to embrace happiness. When we put joy last in our lives, is it surprising if we forget how to find it again?

So, I say to myself, always remember this: Seize the day. Seize happiness. Live in joy as much as you can to embrace a more fulfilling life every day. Don’t let your happiness hinge on that one moment, one success, that is somewhere in the future – while you are truly only experiencing today.

On that note, please share how YOU find the joy and happiness in your everyday? I would love to hear your experiences and any tips you may have! 😊

I hope this post has helped you in some way, even if it’s just a little bit, to be happier 😊

Bella