Sometimes, happiness is found in completing tasks that need to be done, solely for the sake of their necessity. Today, I feel exhausted and my ability to finish my blog has completely vanished. I spent the day at Wet n Wild with my son, and it has drained all my energy. Ironically, there were many aspects of the day that brought both myself and my son happiness, and through observing other park visitors, I witnessed a wide spectrum of people finding happiness too.

However, today is just one of those days. Despite having various thoughts, concepts, and ideas on the topic, my mind remains blank. Being in this state of mind has made me realize that this is an important factor in our pursuit of happiness. Depending on our goals and objectives, being able to persevere in times when we don't feel like it is a fundamental element of our happiness.

During moments of uncertainty and doubt in our minds, when the reasons not to do something outweigh the reasons to do it, we need to find a new gear or tap into a hidden reserve of determination to accomplish what needs to be done. Even though these moments may initially feel like nuisances and unnecessary tasks, it is in overcoming them that we build a solid foundation for our purpose and objectives. This structure becomes an underrated contributor to our search for happiness.

Mike Tyson said, "Discipline is what you hate to do, but doing it like you love it." If you have an objective, if you say you're going to do something, you must. I have definitely missed things in the past, failed to complete tasks, or haven't followed through. But I have come to realize that all that does is prevent me from seeing the other side of a wall that has answers to questions I didn't know I had. And through doing things when I don't feel like it, or can somewhat justify why it doesn't need to be done, or whatever the case may be. By completing the tasks, goals, promises, or objectives, I said I was going to do, especially when I don't want to, those moments have a great ability to contribute strongly in the search for happiness.

Thanks,

Dean