There’s a lot we could be talking about this week.
The pandemic.
Vaccination rates.
Earnings.
Markets.
Stimulus bills.
Instead, how about we talk about something nice?
What makes you happy?
What does “happiness” even mean?
Is it a temporary state? Is it a long-term thing?
I’ve heard happiness called being mindful of small moments of joy.
I like that definition because it implies that happiness is a practice that we can cultivate.
Is there a special recipe for achieving happiness?
Maybe.
I’ll start. My personal recipe for happiness might be:
FAMILY + FRIENDS + FULFILLING WORK = happiness
If I can get some of that into each day, I can call it a happy one.
I’ve also found that simple things bring me joy, even when I’m stressed or not feeling my best.
Smiles and laughter from my kids…
Time spent in nature, breathing in the air and hearing the birds…
Losing myself in a book or a movie…
A relaxing meal with my wife…
What do you think?
What’s your personal recipe for happiness?
What simple things feed your soul?
Has it changed over time? Has it changed over the last year?
Write it down for yourself and review regularly.
The right state of mind will put on the path to financial success!
