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I finally discovered the secret to happiness (and it's not yoga).

In this article I explain how I managed to be happy and how you can do it too....
Author: Alegsa
24-03-2023







  1. Admiration for yoga lovers
  2. I used to think that a wellness program only focused on stress reduction.

A month ago, I felt the need to implement a wellness routine to improve my mental health.

 I wanted to feel more grateful for what I have and reduce my anxiety towards those situations that I can't control.

 That's when I decided to start yoga, a practice that was quite simple for me.

 The first day, I sweated an impressive amount as I performed a few poses, watching my wrists move as I tried to lift my body off the ground.

 I bent my legs back and stretched my spine as far as I could.

 On the second day, I sat cross-legged on a meditation pillow, focusing on my breath and smelling it since I hadn't had time to prepare.

 On the third day, I continued with my yoga session and made myself a smoothie to enjoy while reading a chapter of my book, avoiding the distraction of social media.

 Fourth day, I returned to my meditation pillow and took deep breaths, but despite this, I still felt anxiety, unhappiness and on quite a few occasions, discomfort.

 There is a belief that it takes at least 21 days for a new activity to become a habit.

 Thanks to quarantine, I have proven the truth of this statement. My home has never been cleaner.

 Every morning, I tidy up, pick up dirty dishes to wash in the dishwasher, pick up laundry and make the bed.

 Before quarantine, my house often looked like a bomb had exploded.

 And making my bed every morning.... It causes me to chuckle as I write this!

 However, I quickly realized why I couldn't stick to my own wellness routine: I didn't like yoga at all!


Admiration for yoga lovers

I admire people who like to practice yoga.

 My sister-in-law is a yoga instructor, eats plant-based food, exercises and seems to have a very low stress life because of her routine.

 Whether this is a fact or not could only be debated.

 However, people who practice meditation, do yoga and slow down seem to be happier.

 So, in my mind, I thought, "If it works for them, it might work for me too." And it does, but that's not what I need to be happy either.

 So I went out in search of what I needed.

 One of my main complaints was that I often didn't do what I really wanted to do.

 And honestly, that's what most people do, especially as we get older.

 When I was in my 20s, putting myself first was the most common thing. Now, on the cusp of my 30s, I walk with much more ease.

 I have a career, as well as freelance jobs, an apartment, an elderly parent to care for and my own marriage.

 When I get home from work, the creativity I once experienced on my lunch hour seems to have disappeared and its place is taken by pajamas, to quote Jim Halpert of The Office.

 And then, around 9:30 at night, when my eyelids are droopy and my speech is slurred from exhaustion, I'm annoyed that I didn't do what I really wanted to once again.
 This cycle has repeated itself for years, only finding solace upon returning from a vacation somewhere.

 After a week of travel, I am revitalized and everything is possible once again. But once that feeling wears off, I fall back into the trap of snoozing my alarm, hesitating to spend money on myself, taking care of others and feeling mentally and physically drained when it comes time to do something for myself.

 So when it came time to try yoga, focus on my breath and drink a smoothie with flax seeds, the reason I became anxious and hesitant to continue was not because these activities were bad, but because they were the things I needed to focus for.


I used to think that a wellness program only focused on stress reduction.


 I once thought that creating a wellness program was only about minimizing stress. However, that's only part of what it really entails.

 For me, decreasing stress meant taking a shower at night, getting my clothes ready the night before, waking up to a healthy breakfast, and having time to get things done without rushing.

 Actually, what made me happy was spending time writing something I was passionate about, taking my time to be creative.

 For example, I love to paint and express myself through different mediums.

 I am fascinated by the excitement I feel when I see my work published.

 I also enjoy sitting outside with a fresh cup of coffee and taking pictures of my dog or nature.

 These are simple activities, but they all have in common that they allow me to express myself in some way.

 And that brings me happiness, as I genuinely love myself.

 I love my sense of style and humor, the things I create; even if they are not perfect, they are mine. I love that sense of camaraderie I feel when I share my thoughts with others.

 I get excited about that sense of accomplishment in all its types.

 Yoga is not for me, and that's actually okay, since it's not something I'm passionate about.

 When I try to base my happiness on what works for other people, I lose sight of what really makes me happy.

 And this is where I want to share the secret with you.

 Loving yourself is not easy, looking at life from a positive perspective is not easy and you may not always feel great about yourself, your life and the current situation you are in.

 Life has its ups and downs and with them, your emotions.

 While you can't control all the little details that generate anxiety, you can pay attention to that little voice that is crying out for attention. Maybe your inner voice is telling you to draw something, write something, or sign up for that marathon you've always wanted to run.

 Maybe your voice is telling you exactly what you need to take care of yourself.

 All you have to do is listen to it carefully.



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