Most people define success, ultimately, as the feeling of happiness and fulfillment in every moment.  Sure, we want cars, houses, a luxurious lifestyle, as well as many, many other things, and we can have all of that, but we also want to be happy.

The law of attraction on which this universe is based, tells us that in order to achieve happiness and fulfillment, we must feel, vibrate, happiness and fulfillment.

With that in mind, I’ve listed seven ways for you to appreciate more of what you have in order to get more of what you want.

1. Celebrate Your Uniqueness. While it’s great when we “stand out from the crowd” in good ways, sometimes being different leaves us feeling alienated and out of synch with our desired world.  Recognize that your distinctive personality is an asset to this universe, and serves a purpose, whether you know what that is right now or not.  You are loved for who you are, as uncommon as that may be; celebrate that.
2. Listen to Your Intuition. Each of us has a guardian angel, among other spirits, trying to communicate with us to tell us all sort of things.  What to watch out for, things to expect in the future, lessons we need to learn from our past, and all come from a place of love and divine guidance.  When you’re feeling overwhelmed, stop and listen.
3. Be True to Yourself. You’re being the very best person you can be when you have the courage to allow your definition of happiness, whatever it may be, to be the deciding factor of every part of your life.  Remember your values, what matters most to you, and your top 20.
4. Set No Limits. You cannot possibly ask for too much.  The universe is full of blessings for everyone and it can fulfill every desire.  The only point of contention on this topic is whether or not you feel that you “deserve” to be happy.  Accept the notion that you deserve all the happiness you can honestly attain. You’ve been given talents and abilities beyond your wildest imagination that, if put to use, will yield amazing results for you. The more you like and respect yourself, the more deserving you will feel of the good things in life. And the more deserving you feel, the more likely you will attain and hold on to the happiness you are working toward.  It’s really all just a state of mind, and it’s achievable right now.
5. Make Joyfulness Your Key Measure. You should make joyfulness the “organizing principle” of your life. Compare every possible action and decision you make against your standard of joyfulness to see whether that action would make you more or less joyful. Soon, you will discover that almost all of the problems in your life come from choices that you have made - or are currently making - that do not contribute to your joy.  Change or reverse those decisions for immediate bliss.
6. Do the Action Steps. Most of the time, achieving happiness requires action of some sort.  And sometimes, it seems counterintuitive, but we know that if we do this one particular thing, it will bring us joy.  For me, this often means little things like, cleaning up the kitchen, getting caught up on the ironing, writing blog posts and articles for books, preparing for an up-coming speech – all sorts of “little things.”  I’ve learned that if I approach these action items from the perspective of knowing that once I’ve accomplished them, I’ll feel so good, it motivates me into action in a way that makes me “happy while I work.”  For me, that’s happiness in every moment, which definitely leads to that satisfied feeling of fulfillment.
7. Accentuate the Positive. Go on a rampage of appreciation.  Even if you feel stuck in a job you dislike, there is something you can appreciate about it, and the sooner you acknowledge it, the sooner you will be on your way to your dream job.  The same is true of relationships, both personal and business, and every aspect of your life, really.  When I find myself frustrated with someone or a situation, I sit down and make a list of things I appreciate about that person or situation.  I literally write at the top of my page; “20 things I appreciate about . . .”  The more upset I am, the more list items I make myself come up with.  If I’m feeling joyous before I get to list item #20, it’s usually not that difficult to complete the list – so that’s kind of a measure for me.  If I’m having trouble coming up with things, it means I’m still harboring resentment and I have more work to do.

I challenge you this week to practice being happier and more fulfilled in everything you do – and I mean everything.

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