Today I choose joy t-shirt

How do you intentionally CHOOSE joy? Learning this is one of the most difficult, most rewarding things I have EVER done! I've read literally hundreds of books, attended conferences and seminars, and even taken classes (currently in my dual-Master's degree program to become a licensed therapist) simply to figure out how to be happier in my life! I've learned that saying daily affirmations to myself is vital. When I catch myself using negative self-talk (I suck, I'm ugly, I'm stupid, I'm fat, we don't have enough money) I have to stop myself! Then I force myself to think of things I like about me. At first, it felt very uncomfortable to do this. It seemed easier to complain and be negative- but I didn't like how it felt. So I tried thinking of positive things, even if I didn't believe them yet. So I started to say, "I'm pretty. I have friends who care about me. My family loves me. We have more than we need. There are things I'm good at. I can always learn more." And everyday I started