How do you go about finding happiness in your life? This is one of THE big question, right? Meanwhile, people are trying to find the keys to success in life at the same time. Are they connected? They most certainly are.
Many people strive for success at the expense of finding happiness in life. Pursuing their career, making more money, etc. Others seek happiness in life first, often at the expense of success in their career, business or finances. It becomes a very difficult paradox; one that few actually learn how to solve.
Just how do you go about solving this problem? The answer is to focus on living with integrity. You can actually find the keys to success AND happiness in life. But there are many different views on how to live this way wouldn't you agree?
Some say the main idea is truth-telling. Others argue that you need to be true to your word. Another might say that to live with integrity requires balance between personal values and principles. And yet another will say that a person should never cheat anyone in life. Which one would you choose?
Well...I would say: All of these, actually. Clearly, a broad understanding of living with integrity should be developed. I have examined all aspects of life relating to living with integrity - being in integrity with oneself (self-awareness and self-knowledge), in your life relationships and your with your environment. Which covers almost everything, right? That's the idea, of course.
To begin, suppose you've decided you like this idea. Living with integrity in your daily life is the key. Where to begin? Let me give you a bit of caution: Just as there is no "get rich quick" miracle, there is no "quick fix in life" either - doing the job will take time, effort and commitment, but you can do it! What can you do right now? Get daily input on how to live this way, then practice baby steps. Soon you'll be a whole new person of integrity.
Susan recently said, "I have become more goal oriented and am trying to do more to try to find my "calling.'" These are both very involved pursuits, wouldn't you agree? There is a LOT to cover, so take it step by step.
To get a bead on what Susan is saying - have you thought about your "calling?". Or, as some call it, your "personal mission?"
Henri Schauffler has been coaching, mentoring and teaching individuals and business owners to live more effective and productive lives for over 30 years. His personal mission statement is, "Adding value to everyone in my life."
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