Authentic Happiness

Feel good about your past

Instructions

Let go of the belief that your past determines your future. Instead of believing that your past determines your future, acknowledge that you have a significant degree of control over your life. Embrace the understanding that you can actively work towards becoming happier, achieving success, and accomplishing great things. Cultivate a mindset that emphasizes personal responsibility and the belief that positive change is possible through effort and patience.
Cultivate gratitude for the positive aspects of your past. Take a few moments each day to reflect on and appreciate the positive aspects of your past. Write down three things you are grateful for from your past experiences. It could be moments of joy, achievements, or the support of loved ones. Cultivating gratitude will help amplify positive emotions and foster a sense of appreciation for the good things in your life.
Forgive past wrongs. Forgiving past hurts and wrongdoings can free you from the negative emotions and bitterness associated with those experiences. To cultivate forgiveness, consider using a process like "R.E.A.C.H." First, recall the hurt in an objective manner, acknowledging the impact it had on you. Second, try to empathize with the person who caused the harm, attempting to understand their perspective and motivations. Third, offer the altruistic gift of forgiveness, letting go of resentment and anger. Fourth, commit to forgiving publicly, either through communication with the person involved or through personal affirmation. Finally, hold onto forgiveness by consciously choosing to let go of negative feelings and focusing on healing and personal growth.