3. Allow Yourself to be Happy in the Present Moment
Close your eyes, take three slow breaths, and give yourself permission to feel happy.
If you find yourself struggling, think about why that is. I've found that when people think about giving up control and letting life guide them, fear can get in their way.
There will always be stressful situations that need your attention, like taking care of the people in your life. But you can let happiness in by shifting your focus from future-oriented fears to the present.
You deserve to roll with the life you've got. You deserve to flow with the unexpected and not "have it all together."
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My worst critic is usually the one inside my head. I tend to be happier when I am mindful of it and realize that I don't have to listen.
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