I think happiness is both a state of mind and impacted on by experience, characteristics and backgrounds. Having a happiness mindset certainly creates a positive approach to daily life and enables us to achieve positive results, however it is imperative we respect people who experience mental health issues, adversity in their backgrounds or environments...and where 'happiness is shall we say 'in the eye of the beholder'.
Sure, be positive and happy BUT life throws curve balls and it's our ability to cope, bounce back, be resilient, keep trying, be grateful, reflecting etc etc that makes us appreciate 'happiness' - it actually does our bodies, mind and soul some good to have a good cry (releases endorphins and balances cortisol the stress hormone) and we need to have the fight or flight instinct in place and sometimes that means fear, sadness, anger, failure and worry... and constructively dealing with these...love the saying 'it's okay to have a meltdown just don't unpack and live there' - happiness requires us to refocus, revitalise and connect with many different aspects of life and love.
Negativity towards Gen Y
I am a year out of being Gen X so must classify myself as a baby boomer and we must all take responsibility for the negativity towards Gen Y and get back to what we tried to do as parents of Gen Y's by encouraging and praising their efforts. We are the cause of much of their stress. And if they expect too much of themselves or aim too high we are partly to blame. As mothers in particular we role modelled 'doing it all'... And now in our 40s and 50s something we are striving for is work life balance...and the elusive happiness. I am extremely proud of my Gen Y friends, colleagues, children, nieces and nephews.
Shoot for the moon by all means but just remember to look up at the stars and enjoy the ride; whether your are 25 or 55! 😍😘
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