4 Steps to Discovering Your Inner Peace and Happiness
You are enough! When was the last time you gave yourself a pep talk? Might I add, you're unique and the only one in this entire universe that possesses the skills you were granted.
Today, honor yourself.
In the wake of everything going on, it should feel good about your accomplishments in 2020. Have you done this yet- acknowledging and embracing what makes you essential to being the best person you can be? The superpowers you're blessed with have enabled you to overcome any/all setbacks you've encountered.
So why do you still compare yourself to others?
I know it's human nature to look at others and see how fly they may be and how you don't quite measure up. Comparisons are toxic and only make you feel inadequate, particularly if you've convinced yourself that the other person is better than you or has what you want. Here's the truth, you have more to do with your time than harp on others. You've made it through, by far, the worst year most of us in our lives have experienced, and yet you still stand.
Each of us has a one-of-a-kind gift. You are here, reading this, for a reason. We each have a purpose of fulfilling, and with this task comes the life lessons we must learn. I know you're bloodied and bruised from the circumstances that you've gone through.
Remember, what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
We live in a world where self-doubt is in the driver's seat and fear is the co-pilot. We damage ourselves without even realizing that we're doing it. Usually, camouflaged by that little voice in our head, that's the hype man for negative thoughts and opinions. Why can you recall the intricate details of your failures but vaguely remember your achievements? Though you've been blessed with so much, the focus is on what's lacking. God receives shout-outs in one breath, and you're cursing Him in the next.
So, this is your reminder that you're not alone. The struggles you have, I have them too. All of us are going through this maze of life, trying to figure out the path to get to the other end. If you're like me, there have been more wrong turns and dead ends than you care to count. You're dizzy and confused from making the same mistakes repeatedly, and you're on the borderline of throwing in the towel and surrendering to it ALL. Well, I'm not going to let you. That melodrama or internal fight you're having is temporary. What you feed will become your nourishment. Stop feasting on unhealthy thoughts and actions!
Steps to discover inner peace and happiness:
Let it go! All those harmful thoughts and behaviors you have aren't making you happy.
Think happy thoughts. Overrule the negativity.
Forgive yourself. We tend to hang on to resentment. By doing this, you're robbing yourself of peace and happiness.
Put you first. Self-acceptance is key to unwrapping self-fulfillment. Be kind to yourself.
You are enough!
Pay no attention to the negativity from others. More importantly, ignore the doubt-filled voices in your head. Instead, accept and appreciate the talents and qualities that have your name on them. Doing this makes you less likely to focus on what other people have or are doing. Realize your uniqueness's value and beauty. I promise your life will be better for it.
