Happiness is whatever makes you happy. Whatever you want.
It’s simple.
Radiohead were right about that.
You’re so fucking special, but you’re not a creep or a weirdo.
(unless you are a creep or a weirdo).
We’re all unique and find happiness in our own way, or ways. Aside from your loved ones, what brings you joy?
As adults we forget to have fun. It’s like we think that fun is only for kids, but why would we not want to enjoy life?
Life is hard.
Some shit is a struggle.
We work hard, the world is at war, and millions of micro stressors combine to raise our cortisol levels every day. If we can find a way to unwind, steal a pocket of calm, and/or get those endorphins pumping, it goes a long way to boosting those happiness levels.
Running is the best tonic for me.
Running picks me up when I’m down.
Running clears my mind when I’ve had a bad day.
Running helps me generate ideas when my mind is blank.
Running helped me turn my life around and was a springboard to other things:
Sobriety
Better diet
Weight loss
Confidence
A gym habit
Running might not be your thing. That’s ok. I just used it to illustrate my point.
Perhaps you like to walk, or the gym is your second home. Maybe you’re more of a creative type and like to write, play an instrument, or make art. Maybe you have multiple hobbies. Whatever you like to do, rather than what you HAVE TO do, is the magic that you need in your life.
Happiness is not a one-time event.
Things change and feelings change. You have to work at it, but it comes easier if you do things you enjoy.
With that in mind, kiss goodbye to anything that brings stress and wave hello to anything that eases it.
Life is short.
Live well and enjoy the ride.
I’m a nutrition and mindset coach with 8+ years of running experience, 2+ years of strength training experience, and a background as a Run Leader and Female Captain of a hill running club.
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