In Search of Happiness: How to do What You Love

What are some ways that you define happiness? 

How do you define happiness for yourself versus others? 

What makes you? 

These are questions every person finds themselves wondering about at least once or twice within their lifetime. However, how should you even approach this question? Does it change based on whatever period of life a person is in? Does it change because of external factors and relationships?

Many factors do contribute to what a person may find makes them happy. The major factor with answering these questions dwells upon the emotions a person feels about various aspects of their life. Do those emotions help you gain confidence in yourself? Confidence is key to leading a successful and fulfilling life. Having a healthy amount of self awareness to listen to external advice while also reflecting on what you truly want can help create a path to confidence. Knowing exactly who you are as a person and what you want to fulfill within your life can aid in building what and where you want to be and where you need to be. 

Once finding a true sense of self can also lead to finding purpose in the world. Finding and knowing the purpose a person fills in the world can be inspiring and contagious - the same way happiness is. Lead in your own light and others tend to follow. 

Now, how do you explore more of what makes you happy? There are multiple simple yet effective ways to reflect on how you can find what makes you happy. Check out these tips to do what you love:

-Think of short-term vs. long-term happiness

-Journal about moments where you were most happy; what were you doing?

-Practice gratitude

-Explore new hobbies

-Learn to love your own company

-Reward yourself daily

Comment down below what happiness means to you and how you do what you love everyday.

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Sources:

-https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-reasons-why-you-should-do-what-makes-happy-debbie-dickerson/

-https://www.trackinghappiness.com/do-what-makes-you-happy/

-https://www.counsellorwhocares.co.uk/5-reasons-why-its-so-important-to-do-what-makes-you-happy/

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