Are YOU happy with your life right now??

United States
November 14, 2007 1:18pm CST
I know this sounds silly, but a real to the point question. Are you happy with your life right now. Are you happy with how your life has gone thus far. I am not. I am so dissappointed with myself!! Now don't get me wrong. I have a great life. I am married to an amazing man that I don't give 1/4 of the credit that he deserves. I have a soon to be 5 year old son and another little one on the way right now. I also am a stay at home mommy. So my life is NOT bad by any means. But I am not happy with how I am living right now. I am over very overweight (before pregnancy I am talking) I am a college drop out, and we have NO money just to name a few things. I feel like when my kids are old enough I am not the role model they should have. And I am sure a lot of this is being brought on by pregnancy hormones. But how can I be not happy with my life and happy with my life all at the same time?? I don't get it!!
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@Sillychick (3275)
• United States
14 Nov 07
A lot of it is probably the hormones. Try not to be hard on yourself. Being overweight is a problem that you can fix. You can be a great role model to your kids by getting healthy and setting a good example of how to improve things that you are not satisfied with. The money problem is not as easy to overcome, but it can be done. Focus on your budget first, then on making more money. Maybe you can find something to do from home or while your husband is home. My life sounds very similar to yours, with only one child. I am a stay at home mom- the most rewarding job I have ever had. I have a wonderful husband. Money is tight but getting better by cutting some unnecessary spending. I also didn't finish college, but I know it is not out of the question to go back some day. The major difference between you and me is that I am Happier than I have Ever been. Sure, there are some things that could be better, but there always will be. The important things are there- I have a wonderful family, my health, a roof over my head, and look forward to spending every day with my son. Try to focus on the positives- I know that is easier said than done, but with practice it gets easier. Congratulations on your expected little one.
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• United States
14 Nov 07
Thanks for the response. And like I said I am happy with my life right now. But at the same time I am veru unhappy with it as well. It's hard to explain.
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• Philippines
14 Nov 07
I agree most of this is hormones. Hey it could be worse. You could be a single mom with 3 kids, right? Or you could have an abusive husband. You're really better off than many people. You don't need a college diploma in order to be successful. Remember that some of the wealthiest people in the world don't have a college diploma. Once your kids have grown you can find something to do to help out your husband with the finances. Good luck!
@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
14 Nov 07
Hello there. I think you are just suffering from pre-natal blues. You have a blessed life and you should definitely count your blessings. Your past is no longer important. What past has past and you should not let it affect you. What's more important is the present and the future. You should focus on taking good care of your son and your unborn child. =D I am also sure you can be a good role model for them. Be happy =D As for me, currently I am not happy with my life because many bad things happened. However, I know all the bad and negative things will pass and till then, I shall remain positive and keep praying about it. I want to be happy.
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• United States
14 Nov 07
I am going to keep praying about this also!! I know I shouldn't let things from the past affect me, but I think we all do sometimes! I just need to keep working on the negative things..... somehow turn them into positives. I don't know how... but I am sure it can be done!
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@steerforth (1797)
• Italy
14 Nov 07
I say that I could stay better. I'm not sad about my life, but I think that day by day we must build something, we must build the future. However, it means that we must live the present, of course. And my present for now is very sweet because I have a dream. A dream of love.
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• United States
14 Nov 07
Awww... so sweet! Thanks for the response!
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
14 Nov 07
well i would have to say i am generally happy. we too have no money to speak of, have no idea how we are going to afford christmas and well me, i am waiting on a double total knee replacement, but we do have great kids, a nice house and God loves me, so i am good
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
14 Nov 07
My life is a bit boring right now. I long to get back to my career in teaching. Being a stay at home mummy means one day is very much like the next. I love spending time with my baby son. He is an adorable six month old with such a lovely smile. I found out he had spina bifida when I was 36 weeks pregnant. When he was born he had an operation to close the hole in his back. Then two weeks later he had a shunt put inside his head. He has to go for medical appointments ever such a lot. This week he had a kidney scan, tomorrow he is seeing a consultant and on Friday he is seeing a physiotherapist. He looks very healthy and I think there is no need for so many pointless appointments. I think pregnancy is a time of emotion and hormones playing up. Just the smallest problem can seem like a mountain. You will hopefully feel calm after your baby is born. As time goes on maybe money worries will bother you less. It is normal to feel overweight, many women do feel like that. It is wonderful that you are married to a wonderful man. I am sure you are a good role model to your little boy. Good luck.
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• United States
14 Nov 07
Thank you!
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• United States
15 Nov 07
Well we only live once...not everything is going as well as I had initially planned out. However, considering I'm an optimist and I like to make the best out of things...I am happy with my life. It's better to be happy than disappointed with it. Since I have no particular reason to be happy nor disappointed, I might as well choose to be happy.
• United States
15 Nov 07
You know I used to be a real optimist. I need to dig deep and get that back! I let the negative things just blanket me sometimes. OPTIMISM COME BACK TO ME!!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
15 Nov 07
oh yes, i am very grateful with what God has given to me so far... there is not a single day that i don't say thanks to God for what i have today... i think it is only your hormone playing on you at the moment and i think it is only temporary... just try to be happy everyday and be thankful to Him for whatever you have... that way, you will be a happier person and can enjoy your life better...
• United States
15 Nov 07
And I try to do that!! I really do. And I am grateful for what I have. I am just hormonal I guess!
@subha12 (18441)
• India
15 Nov 07
Your discussion is not at all silly. I am not at all happy with my life now. Its so much full of problems and uncertainties. Its regarding my onsite journey mostly. i don't know whether we are going or not and that too may be we have to cancel. First they promised for 2 months, now only 2 weeks. It is meaningless it seems.There are so many things taht keep me tensed. i don't like it at all.
• United States
15 Nov 07
I have never dealt well with uncertainty!
• Singapore
15 Nov 07
I thought the answer is straight-forward. :P Well, I think you don't have a GOAL. Even though everything seems to be going so well for you, you do not have any goal you can recognize as your very own. Once you find your goal (not necessarily easy) and work towards it, you will find yourself brimming with energy each day and be genuinely happy with your life. Good luck! =)
@moneyandgc (3428)
• United States
15 Nov 07
Yes. I have to say that right now I am happy with my life. Of course there are things I would change if I could, there always will be. I have four children and I have felt similarly to the the way you are feeling with each pregnancy. The hormones tend to make everything seem so much worse than they actually are. I used to naturally look at all the negatives in my life. I try really hard not to do that now. Sometimes I fail, but nobody can stay positive ALL the time. Things will get better.
• India
15 Nov 07
Yes,I am happy with my life right now,because I am hearing different views from the mylot circle from different part of the world.It gives a lot of informations/views.Well you have two lovely kids and you are a home mummy.Have your weight reduced after child births? Is your unhappiness due to discontinuance of your Education or College life? You can definitely become role model to your kids by giving them your love and affection. you have ample time to look after them on their return to school, as many children are longing a for better attention. All your physical problems can be easily solved by medicines. Equip your selves for a better emotional mangement. you life will be more happier. All are in our hands.
@taurus67 (176)
• Philippines
15 Nov 07
of course I am very happy right now especially when my wife gave birth to our 1st cute & bouncing baby girl(she is now 1yr.& 9mos.now)...
@fanji008 (775)
• China
15 Nov 07
Hi,there! Sorry to hear that you're not happy with your life right now.Maybe that's because you're pregnant right now.The emotions of women change when they're pregnant.I'm somehow happy with my current life.I can do what I like to do right now.I'm in a nice company and most of my colleagues are kind. I'm with my beloved family members and I feel happy to have many friends around me.Since I'm somehow new at my work,I think I need to learn more about my work and if I can be very professional with my job soon,I'll be much happier:) Hopefully you'll get rid of the unhappy feelings soon and best wishes for the following days!
@rockvixen (894)
• United States
14 Nov 07
I'm not happy with my life right now. I mean sure I'm married and he's a nice guy but he won't allow me to work, in fact I'm like a caged bird in my own home, just because he feels I need to stay home, and of course my mother in law is the same. I often wish I could have the strength to go and find my purpose in life, unfortunatly without enough money I can't. If I could change my life I would.
• United States
14 Nov 07
Thank you so much for the honesty! That is what is great about networking online. I tell my closer friends these things and they laugh at me. I am the online stay at home mom and of course every mommy wants more time with their little ones... I think they feel I am just whining. The grass is always greener isn't it???
• United States
15 Nov 07
I would be a lot happier if I was not sick. I am do my best to fight this.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
15 Nov 07
This is how it works, you are creating your life moment by moment as you live. If you want to change your life, you can. Begin by changing how you think. For instance, instead of dwelling on the negatives, begin thinking (and being thankful) for the positives in your life.When you say,"I'm not happy now!"you create that state of unhappyness instantly. You have many things going for you, and you have all the answers to your questions. you are indeed fortunate! Have a nice day!
@Margajoe (4709)
• Germany
15 Nov 07
Yes , sounds like hormones to me! DonĀ“t be so hard on yourself. Nobody is perfect. Just do your best. Do what you can, no one asks you to do more. If you saw someone else, in your same position, what would you tell that lady??? Think about that. Try to keep yourself busy. When your feeling down, put on some happy music. Or read a nice book. Look at something happy on tv. Take a walk. Bake a pie for that great hubby of yours. Oh ja, eat soja produkts. I have heard it is good when these hormons try to take over. With soja produkts the hormons have less influense on us wemen. Take care, try to enjoy yourself.
15 Nov 07
this not a problem i am also over weight ,but i am doing execerise you can easilly lose your weight your children has under stand you be happy
• China
15 Nov 07
I want to say i am not happy in my life now. I have too much debt to pay back , and my job make me depressing ,very disappointed. so I must work hard and do another job to earn more money , so my life is not happy and make me very tired.
@ummiter (13)
• China
15 Nov 07
Following is just my point.To me,maybe to anyone else as well,life is changing whenever,when you are happy,you feel life is so good,but when you are dysthymic ,in your eyes,life is just like a stone that stands in your way.So,I just want to say,your mentality is the dominant factor to your attitude of life.As YOU said,your life is not bad by any means,a amazing husband,two lovely babys,a harmonious family.Of course,money is the basic of life,but we have many ways to get it.Athough you are a college drop out,but there is no one say only graduate can get pay.You have time,it's your capital,and it brings all the things you want.Never give up!You only have to answer to yourself,things are set to try you.Set free your passion,and you will get paid from life.Then you can see how beautiful life is!