I'm in the process of making a really huge decision and instead of basing my choice off pure emotion as I have many times in the past, I've sought council and have made a pros and cons list. The decision is still a tough one, but I now at least have a better handle on what I actually want, not what I think I want or what I think will make others happy.
What I've found is that what I truly want above all else is as much time with my family as possible. And that will be the key to my happiness.
On a lighter note, I also put back a killer pair of shoes yesterday while shopping at Target. Ahhh, how I adore those shoes! They may have also been key to my happiness, but I was there for something specific and reasoned that if I still wanted the shoes in a week that I could treat myself. In the meantime, I took the money I would have spent on the shoes and put it into savings. Now, how grown-up is that?!?!