25 Feb 7 Ways To Spend Your Time To Maximize Your Happiness
When most people think of their personal resources they might think of money, or tools or “things”.
And those are undoubtedly important.
But some of our most valuable resources, when it comes to happiness and wellbeing, are really time and attention.
What we do with our time and where we direct our focus are some of the most significant determinants of happiness and a good life.
So if you’d like to read more about how to spend your time well for happiness then read on …
via Forbes by Tracy Brower
Happiness can be illusive. Many people are stressed and struggling. But it’s possible to plan your weeks and invest your time so you can maximize happiness—and thrive.
How you spend your time is—after all—how you spend your life, so the choices you make have an impact on you, but also on those around you. Because happiness has a spillover effect. When you’re happier at work, you’ll experience more joy outside of work. And the reverse is true: When you’re happier outside of work, you’ll perceive greater joy within work as well.
It’s all about how you spend your moments, your days and your weeks.
People Are Stressed
Unfortunately, many people aren’t spending time in the ways that bring them satisfaction or fulfillment. In fact, 45% of people feel stressed, 36% feel scared or depressed and 25% feel demotivated, according to a study by Clarify Capital. In addition, Muse found 38%-44% of people experience feelings of overwork, burnout, underappreciation, lack of joy or lack of satisfaction.
There are common myths that get in the way of happiness. For example, it’s a myth that you should be happy all the time, every moment. In reality, you’ll have days when you feel great and others when you don’t—and that’s normal and okay. It’s possible to have an overall sense of contentment even when you have a down day now and then.
In addition, people tend to believe that if they make good choices—for example in their work, where they live or who they choose as a partner—then all will be well. But again, happiness isn’t constant. There will be things you love about your job and things you don’t. You’ll appreciate a lot about your partner, but some things will annoy you. Choosing well doesn’t mean choosing perfectly because no situation is without flaws. The key is to choose the set of conditions (both the good and the bad) which is best aligned with what’s most important to you…
… keep reading the full & original article HERE