双语美文：自己的幸福自己负责_美文

双语美文：自己的幸福自己负责

how about this? what if we looked at ourselves and decided what we liked and didn't like and set about making changes. it doesn't have to be major alterations. maybe you are tired of your house but can't afford to move. try painting the living room or buying flowers to set on the kitchen table. if you haven't had a vacation for awhile and just can't afford to take that cruise, go camping instead.

maybe the issues are more personal or internal. do you get mad too easily? learn yoga or meditation. are you having marital problems? visit a counselor. are the kids having discipline issues? determine the major issues, establish guidelines on how you are going to correct the problem and stick to it.

you may be saying, 'sure, that sounds so easy but...' of course it sounds easy. problems are always easier to talk about than to take the obvious actions to fix them. but, for the most part, things are as difficult or as easy as we determine them to be. sometimes we just make things harder than necessary.

if your unhappiness stems from a situation beyond your control then find other ways to compensate. if, for example, money is so tight and no apparent windfall is coming your way any time soon, find inexpensive entertainment. backyard ballgames, picnics in the park, movie night with popcorn and snacks in your bedroom are a few alternatives to an expensive night out. if the issues are more serious and you feel powerless, that is the time to seek professional help.