Improving how we relate to ourselves helps us connect better with others. Building strong bonds with family and friends creates a life full of joy, and arguing whether happiness is internal or external might be a limiting belief that distracts us from understanding what truly happiness is.
You Only Need This To Be Happy
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September 2, 2025
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Life is a beautiful journey, and everyone wants to be happy. However, the challenges we face often provoke us to question the nature of happiness itself. Questions like what really brings happiness? can we be happy all the time? does happiness come from within or is it influenced by external factors?
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Let’s explore happiness to answer those questions.
I want you to think back to a moment when you felt truly happy. (you can take a minute to think).
Was that moment shared with someone, or were you by yourself? Was it due to an accomplishment?
Let me read your mind, you were with someone. Why did I say that? We are happier when we share, and when we are surrounded by like-minded people, and with those who we love and care about. I’m not a mind reader but you can ask your friends and relatives the same question, and you will probably hear the same answer. They were with someone.
Does this mean that happiness is entirely external and beyond our control?
Short answer: No.
Long answer: You are just at the beginning of the article let’s dive more into happiness.
Your Relationship With Yourself Matters
Understanding who we are is the first step to finding happiness. Why?
Think of your self-relationship as the ongoing conversation you have with yourself. It’s how you perceive, judge, and feel about yourself. It’s the pep talks, the critical remarks, the moments of doubt, and the little boosts of confidence.
Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for all other relationships in your life. If you’re constantly critical of yourself, you might find yourself more judgmental of others. If you love and respect yourself, you’re more likely to bring love and respect in your relationships with others, And what happens within you will probably be reflected.
Family, Family, Family
Family is more than shared DNA. It’s built on shared moments, values, and traditions. They’re our first teachers, supporters, and friends.
We spend a lot of our time with family. Having a great relationship with them will impact you positively. They are those people who care about you not because you have something that they want but just because of who you are, your being.
Like any relationship, family bonds grow through open communication. It’s important to share your feelings, talk about problems, and celebrate wins together. In today’s busy world, spending quality time matters more than ever. It’s not about how much time you spend, but about the real moments of connection, understanding, and love.
The importance of Friends
Good friends are our emotional support. When you have a bad day or face personal challenges, talking to a friend can make things feel easier. They listen, encourage you, and remind you that you’re not alone. Feeling understood and supported can instantly lift your mood.
Sharing moments with friends, like a trip, a fun day out, or even a funny joke, creates special memories we can look back on. These moments become stories, and thinking about them bring us joy and happiness.
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