At 24 weeks pregnant (my baby girl is now the size of a cucumber!), I’ve discovered something powerful: You don’t have to wait until you “have it all” to be happy. Today, I want to share how creating a simple happiness list has transformed my life.
The Happiness Paradox
Most of us think:
- “I’ll be happy when I lose weight”
- “I’ll be happy when I make more money”
- “I’ll be happy when I achieve my goals”
But here’s what I’ve learned: Happiness is the fuel of manifestation, not the result.
Creating Your Happy List
What You’ll Need:
- A notebook or paper
- A quiet moment
- An open mind
What to Include:
Write down everything that brings you joy, no matter how small:
- Colors you love
- Foods that make you smile
- People who lift you up
- Places that bring peace
- Future dreams you’re excited about
My Personal Happy List
Here’s a peek at mine:
- Purple (my favorite color!)
- Watching squirrels in my backyard
- Hearts and gifts
- Nature and sunlight
- My growing baby
- Creating content that helps others
- Learning and growing
Why This Works
When you combine love and emotion, you create something powerful. Think of it like this: Your feelings are the fuel that powers your dreams.
The Practical Application
Here’s how to use your happy list:
- Start Your Day With It
- Read it each morning
- Add new items as they come to you
- Feel the joy as you review it
- Use It During Challenges
- When facing difficulties, refer to your list
- Shift from problem-focus to solution-focus
- Let happiness guide your perspective
- Expand It Regularly
- Keep adding to your list
- Include future dreams
- Note small daily joys
The Science Behind It
Think about energy and attraction:
- When you’re happy, you attract more positive experiences
- When you’re focused on problems, you attract more problems
- What you focus on expands
My Pregnancy Example
Instead of worrying about pregnancy symptoms, I focused on:
- The joy of becoming a mother
- The excitement of each milestone
- The happiness of creating life
Result: A beautiful, symptom-free pregnancy at 45!
Making It Work For You
Remember these key points:
- Happiness is a Choice
- You don’t need to wait for circumstances to change
- You can choose joy now
- Your emotions create your reality
- Practice Daily
- Keep your list accessible
- Review it often
- Add to it regularly
- Use It as a Tool
- During challenges
- When making decisions
- To shift your energy
Your Call to Action
Today, I challenge you to:
- Take 30 minutes to start your happy list
- Write down at least 20 things that bring you joy
- Review it before bed tonight
Share in the comments: What’s one unexpected thing that made your happy list? Let’s create a community of joy and support each other in manifesting our dreams through happiness.
Remember: Your number one job is to be happy. Everything else flows from there.