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    Home » Lifestyle

    I Choose Happiness in 2014

    December 29, 2013 by Jenn 6 Comments

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    As the dawn of a brand new year grows closer and closer, I find myself thinking up a few New Year Resolutions for 2014.

    Oddly enough, I can't think of any.

    No, seriously. I can't think of a single thing! Lose weight? Nope, I am already working on that. Travel more? No, I travel plenty and don't see that changing. Quit smoking {again} - already working on that one too. Grow my blog and earn more money? Already working on that and doing a fairly decent job of it to boot. Maintain my marriage? I work on that every. single. day. You kind of have to after 12 years!

    So I will be entering 2014 with no list of accomplishments to mark off. It feels weird.

    But it feels GOOD.

    Have I finally come to the point in my life where I am on the path I want to be on, and don't have to force myself to do anything special to accomplish my goals? I think that might actually be the case!

    So in 2014, I want to keep on keepin' on, as the saying goes...But there is one tiny little thing I want to concentrate more on in 2014.

    I want to be happy.

    Not that I am not already happy - I really am. But I want to continue to be happy. Not in a general overall well being sort of way, but specifically, each and every day: happy.

    So while it's not really a New Year's Resolution, it's certainly a mindset. I am going to walk into 2014 prepared to enjoy every moment of every day. After losing a beloved friend this month, and seeing so many friends lose friends and loved ones around Christmas time, I am once again reminded that life is short.

    Sometimes it's really, really short. I don't want to waste any of it in an unhappy state.

    Happiness is a choice. Instead of dwelling on negativity that enters my life, I am going to let it roll off my back like inconsequential drops of rain.

    Why waste time and energy on anything other than being as happy as we possibly can? If you have time to dwell on negativity, you have time to cast that negativity aside and focus on finding joy in life.

    Don't waste your time on something that makes you feel like crap and has no positive impact on your life. It's stupid.

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    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a single woman who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. Morgan Molitor

      December 29, 2013 at 7:42 pm

      Awe, I love this! You are so right! I was actually just thinking the same thing today...I don't want to have a New Years Resolution I just want to live a joyful life everyday! And wake up and CHOOSE to be happy!

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      • Jenn

        December 30, 2013 at 6:30 pm

        YES! It's such a simple idea but it's one we will have to make a conscious effort to actually put into practice. Good luck to you in 2014!

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    2. Tiff

      December 29, 2013 at 7:58 pm

      Best resolution ever. Happiness is definitely a choice.

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    3. Marcie W.

      December 30, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      Love this entire post and agree that happiness is a choice. A few years ago I vowed to myself that I would do anything and everything to ensure I was living a happy life. I have had a few hurdles, and removed a few people from my life, but so far, so good!

      Reply
    4. Amanda Her

      December 31, 2013 at 11:52 pm

      Love this resolution...happiness is definitely a choice. Good for you! {Fingers Crossed}

      Reply
    5. Lolo

      January 01, 2014 at 2:32 am

      I choose joy and happiness in 2014 too! I love this post!

      Reply

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