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Life Always Gets Better - Here's Why

     We need to be reminded of the good life has to offer from time to time.  Stress can lead to resenting the gift of life.  We often forget the positives when focused on daily responsibilities or when going through tough times.  Life is a roller coaster of highs and lows.  It is important to cherish the good times and not let the bad times ruin your optimism.  The grass is always greener on the other side no matter what life throws your way.
     It is the little things in life that bring us joy.  Think about something that makes you happy.  Maybe it is having dinner with your family, spending time with your significant other, or a hobby.  These simple pleasures are much more important than we make them out to be.  Often times, they are what help us unwind from a long day's work, relieve stress, or wash away our anxiety.  They give us something to look forward to, providing comfort in the process.  The next time you are stressed, think about one of these simple pleasures.  Comfort yourself in knowing you have something to look forward to rather than focusing specifically on the difficult situation.  Most importantly, use this as a reminder that nothing lasts forever, including hardship.
     My mother always said, "If you can make yourself sad, you can make yourself happy."  Optimism is the key.  If we continuously remind ourselves that what we are going through has a time limit, then dealing with life's negativities becomes less of a burden.  Think about a difficult situation you have dealt with in the past.  Does this problem still plague you today?  Most likely, this is not the case.  What we worry about currently will not have as strong of a grip in the future.  Of course, the amount of time it takes is dependant on the situation, but the point reins true.  You will not feel this way forever.  In a day, week, month, or year, what you are worrying about will be a foggy memory.  With this in mind, what is the point of worrying?  All you would be doing is causing unnecessary strain in your life.
     It is a fact of life that happiness and sadness come and go in a neverending cycle.  One will always revert back to the other.  Your happiness is dependant on how you view this fact.  If you remain optimistic, you will have an easier time handling the hardship in life.  If not, you may have a harder time picking yourself up when life pushes you down.  Do not give in to the negativity when there is so much good to look forward to.  Life is all about rolling with the punches, learning from our mistakes, and giving ourselves the opportunity to be happy.

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