Happiness is a Choice

Sometimes self-care means looking out for number one. Not in a conniving, unscrupulous manner where you hurt or use others, or succeed at anther's expense. But in a way that accepts that you are responsible for your own happiness. The serenity prayer helps to illustrate my point.

What I'm talking about today is "the courage to change the things I can".

Recently, I was in a position at my day job that was less than optimal. If I'm frank, it was downright hostile. My husband stated it very well, 

Some people, when they get into situations that they do not like - like a crappy boss, do nothing but bitch about it. When Shannon gets into one of those situations, she always does something to make the situation better. If the first thing doesn't work, she keeps trying. In the current situation, she not only got out from under the crappy boss, but she actually got a better job with more pay!

Happiness is a choice.

It's not generally easy to stand up for yourself, take a risk and make a change. But, as I often say, life is too short to wait to be happy. And no one is going to change your situation for you. If you are not willing to stand up for you, who will?

So often, people tolerate bad situations because it's easier to do nothing than to do something. But, think about what you are doing to yourself. Think about what your life would be like if you were brave enough to make a change.

Life is short.

Life is supposed to be good and happy EVERY DAY. 

If you are waking up in the morning, dreading your day, what can you do to change it? 

You absolutely deserve it.  

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