MyGrowthDiary

  Happiness Begins When You Accept Who You Are… In a world that often pushes you to conform to certain ideals and expectations, self-acceptance can be a powerful catalyst for happiness.  Embracing who you are—flaws and all—fosters a sense of inner peace that allows joy to flourish.  This journey to self-acceptance not only enhances your mental well-being but also transforms your relationships and outlook on life.  Here are seven compelling reasons why accepting yourself is the key to unlocking true happiness. 1. You Let Go of Comparisons When you accept yourself, you stop measuring your worth against others.  Comparisons breed dissatisfaction and envy, robbing you of joy.  Instead, focus on your unique strengths and experiences. Celebrate your achievements, no matter how small, and recognize that everyone’s journey is different.  By valuing your individuality, you create space for genuine happiness to thrive.  You’ll find that your happiness doesn’t depend on how you stack up against s

  Believing you'll be happy once you hit your goals is a myth… Image via Unsplash I always said I'd be happy if I reached a certain goal I had set.  Maybe get a better job, move to a better house, or achieve some other milestone.  But with time, I realized that every time I reached that goal, I wasn't any happier.  Instead, I set yet another goal, and expectations piled up again.  And until I hit that goal, I'd just be miserable—a shell of myself.  While setting and achieving those goals improved my happiness, the happiness didn't last.  So, I realized being unhappy now and believing I will be happy once I achieve my goals is an erroneous belief.  So, why was I not happier whenever I hit my goals?  Well, keep reading to find out. 9 Reasons Why Hitting My Goals Didn’t Make me Happier In this section, i’ll take you through the reasons why hitting my goals didn’t make me more happy. Let’s get started. 1. Unrealistic Expectations I used to believe that achieving my goa