If you ask a question about the source of happiness, the answer of many psychologists will sound approximately the same.
This source is inside every person, but not everyone is able to find the way to it.
And this road is very often an uneven path.
Rather, it is filled with potholes and other various obstacles, the role of which is played by various negative attitudes.
What prevents a person from being happy
First of all, we are talking about inflated expectations. And this is often seen in any area of life.
Everyone is used to mentally building scenarios of how everything should actually be. Any deviation leads to disappointment, sadness, depression.
Psychologists advise to give up expecting positive results. This does not mean that you should join the ranks of pessimists.
Here, it is better to decide in advance: no matter how the circumstances develop, it will not have a negative impact on you.
And in this context, it is important to learn flexibility. There may be several scenarios. One of them will definitely lead to the desired result.
In addition, healthy competition helps you grow, set ambitious goals, and so on.
In some ways, it's healthy to compare yourself to others. But it's important not to get carried away with it.
Everyone has their own path, conditions, abilities and dreams. Happiness is not in repeating after someone, but in walking the path laid out independently.
It is much more useful to compare yourself yesterday with yourself today. And, of course, it is important to set a direction for yourself. Understanding your goals will definitely lead to success.
Author: Dmitry Bobrov
