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You’re Better Off In Life Than You Think
So take a minute to appreciate how far you’ve come.
Television, movies, social media, advertising and various online ‘celebrities’ would have you believe that being materially rich is the pinnacle of life.
We’re bombarded with images of wealth, flash cars, big houses, designer gear and told this is what true happiness and success look like. But it isn’t.
Sure, being financially well off may make life a little easier. It may relieve some of the stress, but it is far from the epicentre of self-contentment.
However, sometimes, this is easy to forget.
If you’ve got a roof over your head and food on the table, then you’re doing just fine.
If you’re able to keep on top of the bills, keep the lights on at home and treat your family from time to time, then you’re doing a great job.
And if you’ve got your health, your family are fit and well, and you’re able to move freely — walk, run and enjoy the great outdoors, then the world is your oyster.
It’s so easy to focus on the things we don’t have in life and forget about the things we do have, the things we’ve achieved and the challenges we’ve overcome.
When you take a second to appreciate how far you’ve come and the position you’re in, then perhaps you might even begin to realise just how well off you really are.
