Making Life Yours

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Making Life Yours]( A simple shift in attitude can help us recognize the hidden potential for fulfillment in every event. There is no secret recipe for happiness and contentment. The individuals who move through life joyously have not necessarily been blessed with lives of abundance, love, success, and prosperity. Such people have, however, been blessed with the ability to take the circumstances they’ve been handed and make them into something great. Our individual realities are colored by perception — delight and despair come from within rather than without. Situations we regard as fortuitous please us, while situations we judge inauspicious cause us grief. Yet if we can look at all we have accomplished without dwelling on our perceived misfortune and make each new circumstance our own, the world as a whole becomes a brighter place. A simple shift in attitude can help us recognize and unearth the hidden potential for personal and outer world fulfillment in every event, every relationship, every duty, and every setback. The universe is often an unpredictable and chaotic place, and the human tendency is to focus on the negative and assume the positive will care for itself. But life can be no more or no less than what you make of it. If you are working in a job you dislike, you can concentrate on the positive aspects of the position and approach your work with gusto. What can you do with this job that can turn it around, so you do love it? When faced with the prospect of undertaking a task you fear, you can view it as an opportunity to discover what you are truly capable of doing. Similarly, unexpected events, when viewed as surprises, can add flavor to your existence. By choosing to love life no matter what crosses your path, you can create an atmosphere of jubilance that is wonderfully infectious. A change in perspective is all it takes to change your world, but you must be willing to adopt an optimistic, hopeful mindset. To make a conscious decision to be happy is not enough. You must learn to observe life’s complexities through the eyes of a child seeing everything for the first time. You must furthermore divest yourself of preconceived notions of what is good and what is bad so that you can appreciate the rich insights concealed in each stage of your life’s journey. And you must strive to discover the dual joys of wanting what you have. As you gradually shift your perspective, your existence will be imbued with happiness and contentment that will remain with you forever. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Sneaky Ways You Sabotage Yourself]( Break down the barriers that are holding you back from experiencing the life you’ve always dreamed of. In this course, psychologist Dr. Terri Apter teaches us how sabotaging behaviors get in the way of our own success and happiness. In this inspiring program, you’ll learn how to replace those often unconscious habits with life-affirming practices that harness more passion and energy. You’ll learn how to get yourself on the path toward achieving what you truly desire. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Japanese Secret to Slow Aging]( - [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( - [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( - [Overcoming Low-Dopamine Brain Fog]( Recommended For You [7-Day High Energy Detox]( [Learn More]( [What to Eat Over 40]( [Learn More]( [What Women Need to Know About Men]( [Learn More]( [Therapeutic Self-Expression for Emotional Healing]( [Learn More]( [Creating Sacred Space for Your Relationship]( [Learn More]( [The Intuitive Power Behind Angel Numbers]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [No-Squat Booty Workout]( 3. [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( 4. [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( 5. [The Happiness Method: Beyond Positive Thinking]( 6. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 7. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( 8. [The Healing Power of Your Feet]( 9. [Science-Based Lymphatic Drainage Rescue]( 10. [Break Free From Trauma Bonding]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.