Happiness is a journey not a destination.

Over the last few weeks I have finally started feeling older. I know I’ve been saying that 40 is the new 30 and that my husband has manage to teach Violet that Mommy is “29 forever” but I still feel like I need a really big change. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not talking about the mid-life crisis kind of change. Just a change.

So, I started contemplating that things that really needed before I could truly be happy. Of course, the first thing that popped into my head was that Louis Vuitton Totally MM handbag that I’ve been dreaming about for years now. But, then I took a hard look at myself and realized that what I need is not material. I need to be happy within before I can be with any materialistic stuff. So, I made a conscious decision to focus on being happy and healthy. For me, that means, eating better, exercising my body and exercising my mind.

On Monday, September 9, 2013 I began my journey to happiness. I started by exercising (elliptical for cardiovascular and yoga for stress and strength on Monday and Tuesday. Today is my day of rest, although, I forced myself to walk up the escalators and stairs from the bottom of the parking garage up to my office to make up for not exercising today. Instead of my normal exercise this evening, I am spending my time reading and writing to exercise my mind. I have also gotten back on track with listening to audiobooks in the car to expand my knowledge on leadership. Overall, it’s day three and I feel like I’m still on the right path on my journey to happiness.