Are You Imprisoned by Unhappiness?

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If you feel unhappy, look in the mirror and try to look beyond the unhappy person looking back at you. You are perpetuating the reality of the present moment, but it doesn’t mean it is your doomsday. Yes, it may feel easier to be sad and depressed or angry because it doesn’t take much work. But, your lack of attention to a healthier life, YOUR HEALTHY LIFE, is a toxic choice. Aren’t you worth the work?

It is time to take your finger off the self-destruct button (a bit of Dr. Phil's lingo) and choose to live with a head held high instead of dwelling in the trenches of unhappiness.

If your life feels dark, start by physically turning on the light. Take steps to oxygenate your body mentally by engaging the mind in a positive thought and spiritually by sparking your faith, a faith in you that can surface the triumphant survivor instead of the victim.

Looking in the mirror, I see a hard-working individual who is strong and persevering. I see a triumphant survivor. Of course, I also see a lot of areas of imperfection. This is because I am not perfect, and neither are you. All we can do is strive to become better versions of ourselves, but the key is to like ourselves, in all our forms, along the way!

Whatever you hate, find a way to love it. You must love the wrinkles, rolls, scars (physically and emotionally), the highs and the lows; it was all in the making of you, and as you learn to love, you’ll find it easier to change the areas that need reworking so you become a better version of yourself.

What are you trying to change? I am trying to tone my waistline. I would love to have less muffin-top and more muscle tone. I am a work in progress. I’m getting there. I lost 11 inches off of my body this summer with the Body Shred program. What might help you? I challenge you to change your mindset; a little positivity can go a long way; it really does work. Close your eyes and feel the light and love I am sending you right now! Can you feel it? May it seed great changes for you. Check out Psychology Today for more information about self-hate.