It’s Your Choice

It’s your choice! It’s your life. Choose wisely.

Here’s a multiple choice question for you.

Who is more likely to be happy? (a) Someone who lays awake for an hour or so at night, replaying the day in their mind and agonising over what could have been, and what should have been. “If only I’d said this…” “How dare they do that…” “Next time…” “If only…” or (b) The person who spends five minutes before bed feeling gratitude for all the good in their lives, and focusing on the expectation of more to come tomorrow. It’s fairly obvious, isn’t it? (I hope you said “b”!) How about this one? (a) The person who drives to work shouting obscenities at any driver who does not follow their grand vision of how the trip should proceed, or (b) The person who takes delight in the journey– enjoying the breeze through the window, and the sounds of the city, or their favourite radio station. It looks like “b” is the winner again. Hmm! Too easy? Lets try one more. (a) The person who watches the news each evening, to hear the latest negativity from around the world. Wars, killings, political debates, or (b) The person who turns off the television, and reads a book, or throws a ball to their children in the park. If you got “b” again, CONGRATULATIONS! You’re pretty good at this happiness stuff! So what’s my point? Every moment in your life, YOU HAVE A CHOICE.

Your actions and your thoughts will either produce feelings of happiness, or they won’t. You can focus on the negative things in your life, or you can choose to focus on the positives. One will bring happiness, while the other won’t. You can worry about the future, and regret the past, or you can choose to focus on the joy that exists around you right now. Once again, one of these choices will bring happiness, and the other won’t.

There’s not one of us that deep down does not know the difference between happiness & sadness. So, ask yourself: “Are my current actions leading to happiness?” “Are my current thoughts leading to happiness?” If not, then change your actions. Change your thoughts. There is very little to be gained through persisting with negativity.

Do you dread going to work each morning? Then either change your job, or change the way you think about your job. Focus your attention on how you’re gaining the necessary skills and experience to move on to the dream job that you just know is part of your life’s purpose.

Do you hate the drive to work? Then travel a different route, or try sitting on a bus or train, listening to your favourite tunes on your MP3 player, or reading a book by your favourite author. Or use the time for personal development, listening to self-help audio tapes and CD’s.

Have you flicked through all 100 channels, and still found nothing to watch. Well, there is another choice. You can turn the TV off. Talk to your partner. Cook a nice meal. Read a book. Play with your kids. Honest! There is an OFF button on the remote control.

Every moment is an opportunity to choose happiness. It’s your choice! It’s your life. Choose wisely.

A Boutique Aesthetic Clinic in Wokingham, specialising in non-surgical treatments as well as the development of leading, results-driven aesthetic products and advanced skincare techniques. Élan Aesthetics was founded by Dr Jaco and Luann van der Merwe in 2019 in Wokingham. At the Élan Aesthetics Clinic, a safe haven for high-tech skin treatments for varying requirements of the skin, we focus on offering bespoke treatments in a luxury setting. Client satisfaction and safety are at the heart of our ethos. Sourcing high-quality, industry-regulated products, the hygiene of our clinic, and our ongoing learning culture help us achieve this.

“If I could have a superpower, it would be to let people relax, release and rebalance instantly.” - Luann van der Merwe (Female Founder, Skincare Trailblazer, Skin Health Expert) ‘’I bring over 25 years of dental surgery experience and all treatments are conducted in a medical setting with supporting equipment and facilities. Patient safety is at the heart of our ethos. We, therefore, provide extensive consultation, informed consent, high-quality products, and thorough post-procedure care.’’ - Dr. Jaco van der Merwe

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