Work: The Key to Happiness?

Are you happy? If so, you should attribute that happiness to your employment, at least that's what the Daily Mail states. In the news article "America's Bizarre Secret to Happiness: More Work" published in the Daily Mail the following is reported, "a new study on happiness has shown that those who work longer hours in the U.S. are actually happier." This study reveals a correlation between happiness and work within the American population. 


In my opinion, U.S. employees are the happiest when working because of the deceiving ideology behind the oh-so attainable American dream. Employees believe the American dream is that much more accessible with every paycheck received. Many Americans strive to obtain this dream in order to reach self-fulfillment and utter bliss, but they couldn't be any further from the truth.

Family = Success

Becoming a teen mother at the tender age of fifteen required me to mature very rapidly, but I wouldn't change it for the World. Motherhood has allowed me to challenge myself and discover just how strong I am.

Being solely responsible for another human being has been quite frightening at times, but I've learned, through the help of loved ones and personal mistakes, to take on the responsibility and demands one day at a time.

Being the oldest out of four children can be quite stressful, but rewarding as well. I have always been a "little mother" to my younger siblings. I've helped them confront their fears of holding snakes,

becoming a teen mother,

and graduating high school.

I strongly believe the solid bond I have acquired with both of my parents has contributed to the self-confidence I have built within myself.

My parents constant reassurance, love, patience, and honesty has allowed me to view life through optimistic lenses and take on any obstacle thrown my way.

My family has shaped my values in life and allowed me to measure success, not by the wealth I could achieve, but by the sincere love and support within my family.

My family has indefinitely shaped me into the woman I am today. I am able to express myself freely because of them, while diminishing any form of self-doubt. Now, how much more successful could I be?