This is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately – what in my life do I continue doing that doesn’t actually make me happy?
Don’t get me wrong – I know that life is never going to be perfect, and there are always going to be things we don’t necessarily love doing that we can’t control. But, what about the things we CAN control?
I know for me, there are a few things that have become habitual that a) don’t make me happy and b) don’t make me a better person. So I’m really trying to focus on taking inventory of my life and asking myself (as this post got me thinking) how is that working for me?
It can be difficult to break habits – especially ones that I’ve embraced for years – but I’d much rather stop doing those things so I can make room for the things that DO improve my quality of life and those around me.
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Can you relate to this? (If you’re okay with sharing) what in your life do you want to get rid of/replace?
You make a great point. I feel like many of us continue doing things that make us unhappy because it’s been part of our routine for such a long time. It’s important to remember that we don’t have to be content with the status quo, and can make positive changes!
Someone told me recently that it only takes 21 days to either make or break a habit. If there is something you want to stop doing, stop for 3 weeks and then (hopefully) it’ll be done
I’ve heard that too! That’s what I need to work on - consistency can be the most difficult part
Amen to this!
such a good thing to consider!
Love this thought! It’s so true-while you have to be realistic and do some things you may not love, there truly are some things you can remove that do not nourish your soul. I was actually just thinking about this today and, since moving to New York 4 years ago I go from one life draining job to the next. Granted, you can’t be too picky in NYC since you have to make rent (and go out!
), I keep getting jobs where I feel like someone’s personal assistant doing menial tasks. Yes, I need a steady paycheck but I don’t have to feel like I’m permanently stuck.
This is true and yet, so hard. I would love to change my OCD cleaning every day (it IS clean, i know and see it IS - but i have this urge and do it even if i just got back home from holidays..and noone was here). Releasing it causes anxiety and our routines are almost like a very weak bandage to stress and emotions that we bottle up.