For far too many people 'happiness' is an ever-elusive future possibility.
With more money, love, success, adventure, ____(fill in the blank) we think we will have more joy and happiness in our lives, but I don't believe that to be true.
What I now know, from many years of going against the grain of my own soul is that happiness is not only an inside job, but it requires a few key components...none of which you have to wait for.
You want to be truly happy? Follow these simple steps.
1. Speak your truth. Stop allowing others to stifle your essence as they tell you who to be and how to act. Lean into your natural flow of living, breathing, and being and give yourself permission to speak your truth. Know what you want out of life and go get it, unapologetically. Stop following the herd and doing all the things everyone else is doing because you think you're supposed to. Find your truth and then live it, every.single.day.
2. Find your flow. I talk about this all the time with my clients and it's SO important when it comes to being happy. Finding your flow is all about leaning into what works for you. Stepping into the path that might be a bit of a challenge is also exciting, invigorating, and inspires you. It's about finding what you do naturally instead of following all the 'traditional' how-to guides. Oh and one more thing...stop judging yourself for NOT 'fitting in' with the status quo. You weren't meant to fit...you were meant to find what works for you and do it beautifully, naturally, and organically.
3. Know what you want...then go get it. Sounds simple enough right? Unfortunately there are far too many people not willing to be honest with themselves about what it is they truly want out of life. Instead, they live a life that feels like a lie because it's what they are 'supposed' to do according to society, their parents, or someone else. Life is short and there is no better time that right this moment to get crystal clear on what you want so you can create it. Speak it into reality. Know it. Own it. Live it. Love it. And while you are at it...love YOURSELF.
Without these 3 things, happiness will always feel just outside your reach. The reality is that only you have the power to make yourself happy. It's time to stop playing victim to your circumstances and finally allow yourself to be free knowing that you deserve to think, feel, and experience happiness every single day.
Remember, your happiness begins and ends with you.
And I'll tell you a little secret too. Once you allow yourself to feel the joy, happiness, and bliss now, all the money, opportunities, love, adventure, and anything else you desire will come with ease.
I want to hear from you! What's your go-to method for being happy right now? Share in the comments, I'd love to know.
Lamisha Serf-Walls is a empowerment coach for soul-centered women who are tired of trying to fit into lackluster beige boxes and crave the freedom of standing in their truth and living life from the heart. Her mission is to create a community of empowered, free flowing, lovers of life who live a life of freedom with ease and inspire others to do the same. You can learn more about Lamisha and what she offers by joining her free community, visiting her Online, on Facebook, or Twitter or grab her free audio 5 Ways to Break Free From Stuck.