Happiness is the key for a happy life

This TED Talk really spoke to me when the speaker, Shawn Achor, mentioned the ripples of positivity. I find this so relevant to my life right now. I was offered a job - finally - after almost 2 years of applying for jobs and attending interviews and this was after I had started my new job at a coffeeshop where I established a routine.


However, even after being offered a job after almost 2 years of failure - the initial happiness of success wears off. Having a great job (even though I haven't even started yet) isn't the key to happiness; I still wake up in bed crying over the loss of my dear Chocolate and listening to certain songs make me tear up and cry in the car. Getting an amazing job just doesn't mean you'll automatically be happy. I am the happiest when I'm spending time with my friends, family and dog.

Having the responsibility of a job just means that I'll be able to use those experiences and skills to increase my financial situation. To be able to allow me to be financial stable and secure in my life. What this means in the end? It will allow me the freedom to pursue my dreams and hobbies...So what I really need to do now is find a hobby I enjoy.