Need a Moment?

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We've all been there before.. that moment in life where you look in the mirror and are unfamiliar with the reflection. You've been in your own skin. Years of your life have passed by and this is the first time you've realized that you truly don't know who you are. You spend countless amounts of time staring at yourself and you walk away with one question:

What are you doing with your life?

We're all in different places and we've all experienced life in different ways. Whether the aforementioned question pertains to your position in life, career or an intimate relationship, it's vital that you take some time to evaluate what's important to you. The majority of people who hate their job feel like they're trapped. Remember, you were able to obtain that job somehow and you can find another. Happiness is what we strive for in life, so why would you subject yourself for 40-plus hours a week to an employer who brings you countless amounts of despair? Life's too short and your time is too precious. Remember, you create your own happiness.. and if the situation you've put yourself in is making you unhappy, it's time to relieve yourself from that situation.

Being in a serious relationship can be a beautiful experience that provides endless amounts of happiness to your life. Unfortunately, there are many times where we find ourselves with someone who constantly makes us unhappy. We'll hold on to what was and put our future hopes into moments of the past. Love is the only emotion that makes us overlook our own happiness. How many times have you made life decisions based on the person you were with? Would you have made those same decisions if you were single at the time? The person you choose to share your life with should care about your happiness just as much as their own. The sad reality is that we push our lives to the side for the sake of the relationship. When you're truly in love, you should want to make the other person happy.. but not at the expense of your own life and happiness. It's a balance that has to be shared between both of you.

If you're at a point where you're questioning who you are, it's time to make some changes. Sometimes it's as easy as writing your goals and dreams on a sheet of paper. Don't let a situation hold you captive from your own happiness.