Last week a man I knew who was in his early forties took his own life in a hotel room in Massachusetts. He had three young children, a wife, and a successful career in sales. While he had recently suffered a career set back by being laid off his experience and skills would certainly have allowed him to land on his feet. I didn't know him very well, but I have felt a deep sadness since hearing this awful news. No one will ever really know why he did what he did, nor does it matter at this point. What we can and should do is take stock of the life we are living, and ask ourselves three important questions:
1. Am I happy?
2. If not, why not?
3. What steps can I take to make positive changes in my life to become happier?
It can be as simple as starting an exercise program or as complex as changing a career. The key point is that life is going on every day. This is it, we don't get a re-do. Every person in the world deserves to be happy. What happiness means is different to everyone. Do you like your job? Do you like where you live? You have the power to change these things if you don't. It takes courage to change. Not everyone will be happy with you for making decisions they don't agree with. But you need to find the strength to make your life something you are proud of and happy in.
Take a moment to reflect on what's really important to you. Take action to become a happier person. Tell your romantic partner or spouse how much you love them. Hug your kids. Call your parents. Life is precious and we shouldn't be wasting it on unimportant things. Become the person you want to be. Remember this famous saying: "no one on their death bed wishes they had spent more time at the office."
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