Harsh Truths You Need To Know To Be Happier

do you want to live a happier life there's no question about it of course you do who doesn't but becoming truly happy isn't always easy in fact it often requires facing some harsh truths head on here are these truths that can help you become happier in the long run number one you always have a choice have you ever heard the quote life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it by Charles Swindle while we can't prevent bad things from happening to us we can control the way we respond to them even in the most hopeless situations you always have a choice and making these choices no matter how difficult they may be can Empower you to live a happier more fulfilling life number two cultivating relationships are important if you want to be happy you need to have strong relationships with the people in your life whether it's your family friends or significant other these relationships are vital support systems that can help keep us going according to study published in the Journal of health and social behavior adults who are more socially connected are healthier and live longer than they more isolated peers we need people in our lives to make us feel loved supported and appreciated so make time for the people who matter to you and nurture your relationships it'll pay you off a lot in the long run number three you won't be admired by everyone do you have a fear of being disliked if so you're not alone it's it's easy to feel like we're not good enough but the truth is you won't be admired by everyone and that's okay no matter how hard you try there will always be people who won't match your energy instead focus on surrounding yourself with people who appreciate you for who you are and who make you feel like you're in the right crowd with them you will never have to put up a facade and can just be authentically you number four there is no perfect time are you waiting for the right time unfortunately Ely there is no such thing as the perfect time waiting for the stars to align is a Sure Fire way to never get anything done while you shouldn't always jump head first without a second thought overthinking and overanalyzing events can lead to analysis paralysis so don't wait for the perfect time just go out there and do your best learning from any mistakes you may make number five you can't change by fixing your past do you often reminisce about opportunities that have come and gone or maybe those embarrassing moments you'd rather forget it's easy to dwell on the past and what might have been but trying to change the past is just like chasing a mirage in the desert it's an endless fruitless Pursuit we all have regrets but continuously ruminating over them does nothing but prevent us from moving forward instead learn from your mistakes and focus on the present and the future because unlike in the past this is something that is always within your control control number six material Goods won't make you happy do you find yourself constantly buying new clothes or items perhaps more than you should if so you're not alone in our materialistic Society it's easy to fall into the Trap of thinking that more stuff will make us happier but the truth is it doesn't researchers found that people who believe that possessions lead to happiness experience lower levels of well-being than those who don't instead of using material Goods to full the void in your life focus on gaining more experiences and growing your relationships they'll provide you with far more lasting happiness than any material good ever will number seven growth comes in adversity not Comfort sure it's comfortable doing the things you've always done before but the real Challenge and real growth comes in doing something totally new it's during the moments of hardship and struggle that we learn the most about ourselves we find out what we can handle and the extent of our capabilities while the comfort zone can be a calm and pleasant place to be in when you're not challenged your Ambitions and dreams won't be realized you won't grow as a person and you may not achieve the things you want so instead of running away from adversity embrace it it might be tough but it'll make you a stronger and more resilient person later on so do any of these resonate with you the road to a fulfilling happy life isn't always so straightforward but with the right attitude and mindset you can get there do you agree with these points are there any points that we may have missed that you think helped in your own Pursuit of Happiness share them down in the comments below if you found some insight or new ideas in this video make sure to leave a like and share it with a friend as usual all resources are in the description thanks for watching until next time