you’re free to forget your worries while surrounded by majestic mountains and fragrant pine trees.
Thats what Ellie Kempers Helen does in Netflixs new romantic comedy,Happiness for Beginners.
(And yes, Ive already watched it twice.)
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Shes 40, newly single, and has absolutely no idea what she wants out of life.
Honestly, this is one of the best new rom-coms in years.
Do something big if youre unhappy with your life.
You cant expect anything to change if you dont take any measure to change them.
Would a big step like this be scary?
But thats how you know itll be life changing.
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It doesnt have to be hiking, though.
It could be moving to Paris or selling everything and buying a tiny house.
Break out of that rut, just like Helen.
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Surround yourself with people who make the journey better.
Your life isnt just about you, but about the cast of characters who key in your life.
Embrace the people who enrich your life.
Focus on what makes you happy.
Oh how poisoned your life can become if you never recognize what makes it good.
So say the positive things about your day.
When you feel a hot spot, deal with it.
Its true in life, too.
Ignoring a problem doesnt make it go away.
And until you fix it, itll only get worse.
You owe it to yourself to deal with the hot spots of life.
You might already know your soulmate, but just havent opened your heart.
We get so distracted by our lives.
In life, we often have blinders on.
Find someone who looks at you like Jake looks at Helen.
This is a bit of a spoiler, although if youve watched the trailer you probably saw this coming.
How do we know?
Even before he says anything, you could see it in the way he looks at her.
The amount of love seeping off of him is something to swoon over.
Dont accept anything less than that kind of love and devotion.
We all deserve a Jake.
