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I Make Me Happy

At the end of the day its just me, myself, and I.

Brittany Kesler
Aug 30, 2016
Clemson University
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I Make Me Happy
Brittany Kesler

I like almost every girl I have ever met used to base my happiness off of the happiness of those around me. It could have been my mom, my friends, or even a boyfriend. There were the good things that this brought like allowing my friends have the power to cheer me up easily, however, there was the bad too. My mood would depend on those around me and disappointment is easy when that happens and most of all you never seem to be completely happy.

I make me happy. When I wake up in the morning I decide that it is going to be a good day. There may be many outside factors that play against this, such as missing the bus or being late for class, but Im still happy because I make me happy.

I make me happy. I used to do things because my friends were doing it (yes, peer pressure is really a thing) or even I wouldn't do things because my significant other thought it was bad and he "didn't like it." Though I have respect for those around me to not put them in a situation where they are uncomfortable, I do what makes me happy no matter what other people say. If I want to go out and have fun I do because it makes me happy.

I make me happy. I learned that its okay to be sad when you feel it but you can't be sad all the time. When you feel sad you can figure out why you feel this way and work out this emotion but don't dwell in it. So, yes, I may sometimes go to bed crying but I wake up happy I won't stay in the sad place for long because I want to be happy.

I make me happy. I cut people out of my life. Maybe not completely or maybe not a little bit, I cut myself enough room to breathe. You have to have the space to be able to make your own decisions without major influence of the people around you. You also have to cut out all the toxic in your life to feel free to be happy so that's what I did.

I make myself happy. I do not need anyone or anything to be in my life in order to be happy (though having a great set of friends and a loving family is the best thing that has ever happened to me). Honestly I wouldn't want my life to be any different than it is right now.

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