I've really been trying to get order in my life. I have a lot of junk I have to get rid of. But lately my head has been so full that it's hard to see where the chaos begins and where it ends.
Even though it's confusing, I try to stay positive. I try to find the silver linings to everything and I try to see all the good that happens throughout the day. One of the things that's been making me particularly happy is how fast my daughter is growing. She repeats everything I say. She's singing the tunes of the Teletubbies and all the cartoons on TV. She does those dances; she responds when we speak English or French to her. I'm more than proud to be her mother. The thing I'm most excited about is that her hair is growing. You know, life is hard. We've all experienced something in our lives that made us question if we wanted to go on. But focusing on the little things that make you happy, is what's going to make it easier. Focusing on a better future is what's going to help you get through it. I was behind on a lot of bills in 2012 and I'm still paying them off, but all I can think of is that as soon as I finished paying them all, that amount can go right into my savings account. I could also look at every bill and think about all the negative sides about it. But I refuse. In a few months I won't owe anyone anything anymore. That is what makes it alright for me to pay them every month. It's all about how you look at things! Of course, paying double bills isn't fun. I could do a lot more with that money but I can't wait for the moment I give them their last payment. Not everything is that easy, just try to see something good in it. Some days I feel like nothing can make me get out of bed. I wish I could call a babysitter and just stay in bed all day. What I try to do on days like that is forcing myself to find something I can smile about. I'll put my daughters favorite DVD on so I can see her dance. That does the trick pretty much every time. If that doesn't do the trick, I take her to the park. I just watch her play and become friends with other kids. Sometimes i just sit at the table with her and grab some pencils and a piece of paper, let her color and draw. My daughter is my "happy place". If I have to find one place I would like to be, I would have to say anywhere in the world, as long as I'm with her. Find that something in your life, something that will make you happy no matter what. The other thing that has given me a lot of peace of mind is my writing. When I write I can't focus on the things I would otherwise worry about. Writing or reading will clear my head. Finding a silver lining, finding something to make me happy and focusing on the good things of each day made my life bearable at first. But after a long time it started to make me happy. I can honestly say that those three things not only help me get through the day, they help make my ordinary day a good day. What do you do to make your day a good day? What is your "Happy place"? Please let me know what you think.
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AuthorMy passion is writing. I started writing stories when I was only 6 years old and I still do it today. Blogging is something I've been wanting to do for a long time, so here we are. Archives
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