Healthier and Happier

My personal experience is that “A healthier woman is a happier woman” but by extension generally “A healthier person is a happier person”. I’m fully aware that this doesn’t always hold true but ideally shouldn’t this be the case? We’ve all heard that when you look good you feel good, but the inverse can also hold true.

A healthier lifestyle may include a healthier diet, habits, thoughts, communication or even relationships. A change which may include all or just a few of these may make for a happier existence i.e a “happier you”.

We all struggle at some point and none of us are exempted from the challenges that life throws at us, especially when it comes to health. None of us really know what our fate will be and when, however any improvement or ray of hope whether vast or small somehow can suddenly change our perspective and then every minute thing now becomes valuable and cherished. Somehow, we become elevated in our emotions and happier in our daily existence.

Ultimately, endometriosis and any other illness or situation can bring about a cloud of despair that snatches our happiness and peace of mind. However, a domino effect occurs when we make small adjustments day by day that will bring about small victories that can result in a healthier, happier you.

“One does not have to relate to the other but we cannot deny that a change in our health can drastically change our life – for better or worse.” – the Endo SAGA

Perspective

What’s your perspective on your situation? Is it positive or negative? Is it inspiring or is it discouraging?

Maybe you have a health issue that has hindered your progress in life? Maybe you received an unexpected diagnosis and the sudden news rocked your world in such a way that you’ve been unable to find your bearings? Maybe you were once a free-spirited person and now you’re crippled by fear of the future? Maybe you feel alone and that no one really understands your situation?

It’s important to remember in these moments that we always have a choice, “freedom to choose our thoughts”. A choice to see the glass half empty or half full. Our choices can steer our future. A choice to believe in better days, the potential to heal, change, success, God and so much more. What we bring ourselves to believe can direct and drive us in a totally opposite direction than where we currently find ourselves.

Perspective can turn your world around – a positive body image, increased confidence, belief that we can conquer anything, mend broken hearts and relationships, achieve what seems unattainable, soar beyond the comfort zone limits that we have set for ourselves, rise to any occasion and even inspire someone and make a difference in their life through our struggles.

Imagine how different, liberated, happier and meaningful our days could be if only we had a better view on things.

“The power of change is not denied to anyone. The key to change lies within us. Change your perspective and change your life.” – the Endo SAGA