Kristin Fehrman

What if the new normal is being happy being single?

My best was never good enough; I always felt the need for more.

Over time, I finally accepted that I am not a failure – everything I was a learning experience. My road bumps were lessons.

I used to adore knick-knacks, spent money mindlessly and filled a deep void with “stuff.” I cared about the newest phone, the latest purse, expensive shoes and owning the best computer. I saw value in material things without treasuring the world around me – which set me up for constant disappointment.

Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder, but sometimes it is merely the fantasy that keeps you holding on.

Look inside for happiness, not outside.

Over the past few months I’ve began to develop new habits that have made a world of difference in my anxiety level, productivity, which ultimately have helped me reach my goals without chaos.

Instead of focusing on your triggers, shift your focus to your blessings. Remember: you’re working, you’re fulfilling a purpose, and you’re needed.

In order to live a happy life, it is important to find meaning in every single day.

I always recommend stepping out of your comfort zone, but don’t put yourself into a situation that will make you feel worse, not better.

In an effort to live as minimally and stress free as possible, I have begun focusing on quality over quantity, purging what I don’t need and only buying things when I need them, yet I still have failed sticking to a budget.