The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

Do you think you're a cheerful person? Do you wish there were anything you could do to improve your life? In the end, all I want is a straightforward and fulfilling existence. I have no desire for fancy vehicles, no need for a large, costly home, and no desire for frequent, extravagant trips overseas. In this piece, I outline the habits and routines that make my life worthwhile and fulfilling.

I feel tremendous love and pride for my two beautiful children. These youngsters have the capacity to make me smile when I am at my most sad. They are incredibly confident and enjoy life to the fullest. They're full of life and enthusiasm, and it seems like they're enjoying a wonderful childhood.

My girlfriend has a full-time job, and I am also engaged to be married. She leaves for work around seven o'clock in the morning and usually doesn't get back until after four o'clock in the afternoon. Since I'm in charge of my own schedule, I'm able to get my kids to and from school every day. This morning was a perfect illustration of why it's so great that I can do this for a living. My five-year-old kid got up at half past seven this morning. As soon as you left, I headed downstairs to feed the pets. He walked in and politely requested that I cook him some breakfast. With a broad grin on his face, he went ahead and did it. He watched some of his morning TV shows as he ate breakfast.

I told him to get dressed a little while later and gave him his clothing. It's a warm day, so he dressed comfortably in shorts and a baseball hat for the walk to school. He began chatting with his instructor and classmates as he waited in line outside the classroom. I felt really fortunate and delighted since I realized that most dads never get to experience the joy of seeing their children in such settings. Like most dads, my fiancé leaves for work before the kids are out of school and doesn't get back until after they've gone to bed. I'm sure a lot of people prefer it that way, but I'd rather be with my own kids.

As a sole proprietor, my income is not very high, but it allows me to maintain what I would call a fairly comfortable standard of living. Working hard to maintain my company's viability is essential if I'm to maintain my current way of life. My accountant thinks I should be working more hours since I could easily double my salary by doing so. It's possible, but it would certainly not be free. Money is not everything, in my view. Spending as much time as possible with my kids brings me more joy than any amount of money could.

If someone were to tell me that they had a six-figure salary, that they own a brand-new BMW, or that they have just purchased a property in Tenerife, for example, I would not be jealous. I am content with my life exactly as it is right now; therefore, none of that stuff really matters to me. Each to their own, of course.

In the past, I've had a "typical" office job, where hours were Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. I was content with my job since I did not have any kids at the time.

As a self-employed individual, I am now able to work at various times of the day, and a lot of the work I do is do at night after my children and fiancée have gone to sleep.

I feel very fortunate and am anticipating many more joyful months ahead. My kids are lucky to have me around so often, and I'm sure they appreciate my attention.