Helping people & showing acts of kindness. I work at a hospital in a department where I meet sick & dying people on a daily basis. A helping hand, giving advice, having a chat or showing acts of kindness gives me a huge sense of fulfilment & satisfaction.
I am guilty of trying to be a perfectionist in all that I do. This can sometimes cause unnecessary pressure and disappointment if the desired result is not achieved.
Listening to music. I enjoy all types of music but especially Classical. Whether at home doing chores or driving home after a hard day at work, listening to music I enjoy always makes me feel happier and calmer.
Worrying/Fear. What people have read in the papers or watched on the news invariably becomes a topic of conversation on a daily basis. The headlines are often negative and cause people to to worry and form negative opinions about other people & cultures. Sometimes the worry impacts on their daily lives to such an extent it prevents them doing such activities as shopping or going on holiday to certain locations.
No, my life has been an emotional roller coaster due to numerous bereavements in my family. A particularly difficult time was a fe years ago when my brother tragically lost his life as a result of an industrial accident. It was completely unexpected and threw my families life into turmoil for many months. The support from my husband and daughter got me through. Our relationship and bond became stronger as a result.
Yes, ultimately I believe working on being happier as I get older. I strive to worry about less realising life is too short. I look forward to having more time with my husband doing the activities we enjoy before ill health or old age prevents us from doing so. I find the smallest things make me happy on a daily basis like having a cup of tea from a pretty cup or hearing birds sing when I wake up on a sunny morning.
I enjoy reading books but I am dislike being disappointed when they are adapted into films and a lot of the detail or content is missing or I think the casting is wrong.