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Just saying
If you're in pursuit of happiness, don't anchor it to a person or a specific event. Instead, connect it to a meaningful goal.
If you're in pursuit of happiness, don't anchor it to a person or a specific event. Instead, connect it to a meaningful goal.
I would say don't even connect to a goal because once you've accomplished the goal what happens to the happiness? And then you've got to connect it to another goal to be happy again? I don't think happiness should be connected to anything or even something to be in pursuit of. You'll never find it that way. Instead understand that happiness is not static, it ebbs and flows just like any other mood. Do you things you enjoy and things make you smile, but don't chase the state of happiness.
My goal is to be happy š
i generally obtain happiness by trying my best to be a good person. both just because i like being good, and also because it also results in a lot more friendships and just generally a better time for everyone
What are your goals or dreams for your life? What would you love to do if nothing would hold you back?
Man⦠itās like, if I get over one obsession, another comes, and when I run out of new obsessions, old ones come back. Do I⦠not know how to be content? It reminds me of when Ru Paul told Katya, āYouāre addicted to the anxiety.ā I donāt know how to change this, but Iām glad Iām recognizing it. Itās awful ā I canāt let myself be happy without punishing myself for my past mistakes, and honestly, I just have to just let myself be human. Gonna try meditating and reading more. Any other tips greatly appreciated.
did anyone else have their rocd kick in overdrive when picking between two partners, i adore my bf and our relationship is great, but then another guy confessed his love for me while i'm with my bf, this other guy is fun but seems like bad news (i will never know for sure tho) it causes me so much distress because now i'm constantly thinking about the what if's and how life would be different if i had gone with the other guy even tho im happy with my bf now, so disheartening bc now i feel like im being ungrateful and can't fully enjoy the good im familiar with now without my brain being like: "but what if something bigger awaits me and im missing out?" "what if im not meant to live a peaceful life with a good guy?" "what if i miss the bad?" "maybe im not meant to be here" "what if i'm settling?" "what if i regret not living my 20's to the fullest?" these thoughts are the loudest when i'm bored, or stuck in routine, yk when life gets mundane, and my rocd has made it so that i don't have energy for much else, im too exhausted to do hobbies or school or anything really, im so lost, i dont really know how to find myself while also being in a relationship at the same time, idk how to balance that well, but i want to do both: be with my boyfriend and live a life i crave I crave a spontaneous life, somewhere in a walkable place, partying and exploring new places, traveling the world, meeting new people, adrenaline pumping through my veins, with a group of friends who also love the thrill, (what sucks is that the other guy brought that adventurous side of me out, and now that i cut him off idk how to bring her out again) and i'd like to think in this life i love my career and know what it is, a career that feels fulfilling , AND know that i have my sweet bf there with me, of course this stuff takes time so like my rocd wants me to somehow make one decision to make this all happen faster but its not how it works, anxiety is funny like that its not actually about the other guy, because I feel like i'd be this way with any partner, always thinking about the what ifs that come with rocd, when really i just want my current bf because this is real love and not a "maybe" or an "if", i just miss feeling alive, im just so scared of living an unfulfilling life, thought that a good relationship is like what makes you fulfilled, and it has changed my life in a good way tremendously, but i must need something else as well, i hope to find it, whatever it is
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