The Truth About Finding Happiness | Plus a Giveaway That'll Certainly Make You Happy
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"Happiness is a Choice".
I've been hearing this over and over agin. But what does choosing happiness really mean?
One of the things that actually gets to me is the never ending argument between people who say "Money doesn't buy Happiness" and the people that disagree with that particular school of thought. Me? I'm in between. I believe money has little to do with the issue at hand.
So what's the issue?
Contentedness.
One word.
If you are contented with wherever you are in life, what ever you have, you'll be happy. That's the truth.
Doesn't mean one should lack ambition or motivation. It's just that if you keep on thinking "wouldn't life be better if..." you'll never find true happiness.
Humans are insatiable.
If you think, "When I become a millionaire, I'll be happy" WRONG! When you become a millionaire, you'd want to become a billionaire and then you THINK you'd be happy. It's a vicious cycle.
Aim high, aim big, but don't forget to be contented with where you are right now.
Another thing about finding true happiness? It's the little things.
The company of your friends and/or family, looking out of the window and seeing a beautiful sight, being thankful that you were able to see another day, watching a toddler trying to walk but cutely stumbling,...
It's the little things. Take your happiness where you can find it and never play to the gallery. Don't live for what "people would say" just do you and be happy.
Lastly and perhaps most importantly, Peace of mind.
When you have a clear conscience, you'll be happy. No doubt about it. Try not to hurt people, don't hold grudges and try to tell the truth always.
The truth does indeed set one free. It's an old saying for a reason.
And now, *DRUMROLL PLEASE*
In honour of Muna Muoneke's blog anniversary, we teamed up to bring you a giveaway featuring this epic #MMSatchelBag (which a 13-inch laptop could actually fit in!)
All you have to do to win is:
- Suscribe to her blog here (There'll be a pop-up you'll submit your email address into)
-Subscribe to mine here
-Follow us on Instagram here and here (@unservile_fashionist and @munamuoneke)
-Then repost the picture above on Instagram using the hashtags #MunaMuonekeGiveaway and #Miralabellegiveaway telling us how you'd style the bag.
*Lagos inhabitants only. The giveaway winner would be announced on the 20th of March.
That's it!
Remember what I said about happiness being about the little things? Yea, I wish I could win this bag, It would make me so happy.
You guys should participate o. I know that what you have to do to win is a lot but it would break my heart if you guys didn't participate in my first giveaway. Good luck people!
What does happiness mean to you?
YOUR TURN!
Leave a link, let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear from you!
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I've been hearing this over and over agin. But what does choosing happiness really mean?
One of the things that actually gets to me is the never ending argument between people who say "Money doesn't buy Happiness" and the people that disagree with that particular school of thought. Me? I'm in between. I believe money has little to do with the issue at hand.
So what's the issue?
Contentedness.
One word.
If you are contented with wherever you are in life, what ever you have, you'll be happy. That's the truth.
Doesn't mean one should lack ambition or motivation. It's just that if you keep on thinking "wouldn't life be better if..." you'll never find true happiness.
Humans are insatiable.
If you think, "When I become a millionaire, I'll be happy" WRONG! When you become a millionaire, you'd want to become a billionaire and then you THINK you'd be happy. It's a vicious cycle.
Aim high, aim big, but don't forget to be contented with where you are right now.
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Another thing about finding true happiness? It's the little things.
The company of your friends and/or family, looking out of the window and seeing a beautiful sight, being thankful that you were able to see another day, watching a toddler trying to walk but cutely stumbling,...
It's the little things. Take your happiness where you can find it and never play to the gallery. Don't live for what "people would say" just do you and be happy.
When you have a clear conscience, you'll be happy. No doubt about it. Try not to hurt people, don't hold grudges and try to tell the truth always.
The truth does indeed set one free. It's an old saying for a reason.
And now, *DRUMROLL PLEASE*
In honour of Muna Muoneke's blog anniversary, we teamed up to bring you a giveaway featuring this epic #MMSatchelBag (which a 13-inch laptop could actually fit in!)
All you have to do to win is:
SIMILAR POSTS
- 20 Life Lesssons at 20
-2015 Recap | 2016 Blogging Goals
- Saying Bye To The Bun
-Baby Got Red Hair!
13 comments
I agree with this post a lot! (esp not because of the giveaway lol).
ReplyDeleteI get some sort of happiness seeing my little niece Maya, she brings so much joy to my house that we can't even explain! And above all, contentment is key. Weldon!
www.munamuoneke.blogspot.com
Aww she sounds so cute!
DeleteYes! I totally agree with you and yes to this Giveaway. Great job Muna!
ReplyDeletewww.cassiedaves.com
Hope "yes" means you'll participate o Cassie. Lol
DeleteThank you Cassie! and be sure to participate hehe
DeleteI enjoyed this post. Another way to look at finding ones happiness.
ReplyDeleteMehn wish I can enter the give away :'(
sewafolie.com
Awww. Next time maybe?
DeleteLovely post! Nicely written and well said.
ReplyDeleteYes to all you said about finding happiness!
ReplyDeleteI like the satchel bag o...hmmm
Am I too late ;(
www.beautifullyjune.blogspot.com
It's still on o! Giveaway ends march 20th.
DeleteI told myself that early this morning when I realised I was sad for no particular reason. Lovely read.
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I do agree with you. And I also think we constantly have to remind ourselves of how grateful we are of the little things. Because life happens. Ps, I just started my blog www.heelsandabout.com Do check it out.
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