Happiness can be seen as a subjective and elusive state of mind. It is completely dependent on your perspective and how you see things. Therefore, it is up to you to determine what makes you happy and what does not. Given that we are constantly exposed to the beliefs and opinions of other people, it is easy to be reactive to different things we hear and read. The goal, however, is to not let things get to you.
All emotions are meant to be felt and let go, even happiness; if there were sunshine all the time, we would be living in a desert. It is important to allow yourself to understand that having sad moments are okay too and rainy days could cleanse of any negative thoughts that could’ve popped into your mind. In fact, without unhappy moments, it would be very difficult to distinguish the moments that are happy.
As college students, we are exposed to a variety of different experiences and elements that could affect us both positively and negatively. The only person who can determine how things affect you and your day is yourself. You are the one in charge of your own happiness and therefore, it is up to you to make the best out of every situation that you find yourself in. What might make one individual happy may not have the same effect on another, and it’s important to realize this too. Nonetheless, you have the ability to feel happy every single day, even if just for a passing moment. You are the one that holds that power, thus make your day and yourself what you want.
