The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: happiness

  • Happiness or Success

    Hello Honeybees,

    I have been debating this question: What do I want more out of life happiness or success?

    Is this an either or?

    Can I not have both?

    IF I HAD to choose between the two I would choose HAPPINESS.

    Success does not guarantee happiness!  You can be successful at a lot of things but they might not make you happy.  There are a lot of people that are extremely successful in their chosen career but are not happy at all. The money is good and the title is impressive but happy…NOPE.   You might be successful in college, making the grades, but you might not be happy. We all know someone who graduated from college but are not happy because they picked a safe major. You know the major that would ensure that they found a “good job” after graduation but it stifled their natural creativity.

    When I think of happiness I think of people, places and things that put a smile on my face People, places and things that make my heart all warm and fuzzy.

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    For me happiness is seeing my children smile, or when they give me a hug & say I Love You.  Happiness is having a career that lets me make a difference in the community.  Happiness is knowing that I am blessed.  Happiness is having an amazing support system of family & friends.

    So YES I choose Happiness over Success and guess what…..

    That makes ME happy

    What makes you happy?

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom-Happiness is the highest level of success-author unknown

  • I Choose ME

    Hello Honeybees,

    “Put your oxygen mask on first before you try to help those around you”

    Those are part of  the instructions that the flight attendant gives at the beginning of every flight.  The attendant is preparing us for what to do in case of an emergency…..

    I like this analogy but I say don’t wait until there is an emergency…. Put your oxygen mask on NOW!!

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    Taking care of yourself is your first priority.  As women we are such nurturers that we tend to put others well-being ahead of our own.

    But think about it, if we don’t take care of self, who will be around to care for our loved ones…..when we can’t?

    We don’t have to be too selfish about it but we do have to be aware of it.  Take time to decompress from family, work, friends and other obligations

    Take yourself to lunch and just enjoy YOU.

    Have a massage or facial….ALONE… and turn OFF that cell phone.

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    Go to the bookstore, have a seat, pick up a book or magazine and just be.

    Visit a museum

    Go window shopping (don’t buy unless it’s already in the budget)

    Take a walk on the river

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    Just Do Something For YOU      

    Spend time with YOU

    You’ll be a better a better mom, wife, sister, aunt, coworker and friend

    You mind, body, spirit, and soul will thank you!!

    Belinda Bee pic

    What’s your favorite alone time activity?

    Beewisdom – It’s not selfish to love yourself, and take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority.  It’s necessary! – Mandy Hale