Happiness Is Not A Choice
I have always hated the saying "Happiness is a choice" because it's not. When you have mental health struggles, you cannot simply say to yourself, "I will be happy from now on." That does not work. In fact, it will do more harm than good. It's called toxic positivity. However, the approach a person takes to life, the way they choose to look at the world, can lead to happiness. I'm not talking about optimism versus pessimism. If someone chooses to make the effort to live life in a manner that is filled with searching for ways to improve, for ways to heal, for ways to positively affect oneself and others, that can lead to fulfillment and happiness. Even if the glass is half empty, perhaps making the glass a favorite color is an improvement. Photo by Aleksi Bakulin I have chosen, over the last year and a half, to live my life with intention and always strive to seek ways to improve my circumstances—mental health, home environment, relationships, physical ...
