I Create Happiness in my Life

Make Decisions that Produce a Genuine Feeling of Fulfillment and Satisfaction in your Life

They say that your are responsible for your own happiness. Yet, when I count all the times when life has brought me pain, sorrow, and sadness, I wonder what that saying really means.

I reflect upon the meaning of happiness.

I reflect upon my own life's journey and the winding paths in which it takes me. I see the curves and dips in the road, and recognize that each curve and each dip represents a crossroads between two choices.

I think about what happiness means in my own life: peace in my relationships, low stress in my work life, harmony in my marriage, and financial security to ensure my comfortable living and that of my family.

I realize that creating happiness comes from making decisions that keep me true to myself.

I give myself permission to make decisions for my own benefit. I give myself permission to do what I want and to care about my own happiness and self-worth.

Today, I recognize the importance of paying attention to my own happiness in life. I understand how my happiness influences those around me. I think about how I want to leave a legacy of happiness, so I approach those curves and dips in the road with caution, that they lead to my safety, comfort, and benefit.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What decisions have I made in the past that have benefited others and not myself?
2. How can I remember to stay true to myself when making tough decisions?
3. What values and goals do I have in my life that make me happy?