Feeling Guilty About Being Happy

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Feeling Guilty About Being Happy]( Allow yourself to release feeling any guilt about being happy. Happiness is an experience we all long for and deserve in our lives. We may wish for the happiness that comes with a much-needed vacation or an exciting new love affair, yet when the actual experience of happiness emerges, we may be too overcome with guilt to enjoy it. If guilt is interfering with your ability to feel joy, you may find relief in looking at the beliefs you hold about yourself and what it means for you to be happy. Guilt about feeling happy can arise for different reasons. Deep down you may believe that you don’t deserve to be happy because you hurt someone in the past, had more than others growing up, or maybe you received a mean comment from someone you admire. Perhaps it once seemed that painful experiences always followed happy ones; now whenever you begin to feel happy, you find yourself waiting for the other shoe to drop. Happiness may even just feel uncomfortable because you’ve gotten so used to feeling down. The truth is that when you feel too guilty to let yourself enjoy positive emotions, you are denying a part of yourself that has a right to exist. By limiting your life experience to just the negative feelings, you are cutting yourself off from the fullness of life — which includes all of the positive emotions as well. Fortunately, you can begin to shift the way you respond to happiness even in this moment. From now on, when happiness begins to blossom in your heart, try to accept it, relish in it, ask it to stay. It’s okay to feel happy even if you believe you don’t deserve it. Feeling good is an expression of your wholeness and your connection with life. The next time happiness appears for you, try not to feel guilty about it. Instead, welcome your happiness in like a long-awaited friend. Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Becoming a Happy Human]( Your needs are important. Your desires matter and this is a reminder to make yourself a priority. The key to lasting happiness is learning how to turn toward self-love in any situation. In this powerful course, life coach Shannon Kaiser helps you release others' perceptions so you can identify and fulfill your true desires. Empowering exercises will show you how to connect to your purpose and build healthy, sustainable habits — a beautiful journey to feel more passionate, radiant, and confident about yourself and your life. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Ego Death: Restore Your True Self-Identity]( - [Gut Microbiome Remedies to Repair Your Health]( - [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( - [Traditional Italian Remedies to Heal From Within]( Recommended For You [Sleep Fix For Longevity]( [Learn More]( [You Are What You Think]( [Learn More]( [21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life]( [Learn More]( [Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing]( [Learn More]( [From Codependent to Independent]( [Learn More]( [Parenting Anxious Kids]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 4. [Ego Death: Restore Your True Self-Identity]( 5. [Protect Yourself From Control Dramas]( 6. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 7. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 8. [Talking to Dead People]( 9. [Gut Microbiome Remedies to Repair Your Health]( 10. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( Share this email with a friend [Share Now]( 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 © 2023 [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](.