Simplify, from my sister-in-law, SLR

Wow, there have been so many responses to your question.  I don't feel like there is much that I can add.  A little of my own perspective maybe. Simple as it may be.

I think that as women we put so much pressure on ourselves to do it all and have it all and we set the bar so high that it can be almost impossible to reach. In doing so we set ourselves up to be disappointed in ourselves and our situation. I know I do that.  I think we need to cut ourselves a break.  Focus on the good things that we do and stop beating ourselves up for the things we're not or have no control over. Cut out the things that are not totally necessary.  Simplify,Simplify,Simplify. (I say that because I need that.)

Choice, like so many have mentioned is huge.  We must choose to be happy.  Some days are harder than others.  When I'm down that can be an irritating thing to hear but none the less true. Mom always used to drill that into my head. It's a choice.

As you know, I'm big into exercise.  I can honestly say that Jazzercise saves me.  Sometimes when I feel like I'm going to lose it, I go teach my class and everthing seems to melt away.  It is truely therapy for me.  My husband can even see a huge difference in me.  Exercise releases endorphins which creates a sense of well being.  It helps me get the "gunk" out.  Not to mention, when you look better, you feel better!  It helps me better manage the tough stuff.

No matter what I do though, I'm the most happy when I'm in touch with the Lord.  I was preparing a lesson for Relief Society a few weeks ago and came across this scripture that really touched me.

2 Corinthians 12 8-10
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strenghth is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 

Wow, do I ever need the power of Christ to rest upon me.  That is when I feel peace. Happiness.