Tips for happiness

Ten Little Tips to Feel Happier Right Now (after all, it is Friday!)

Ten Little Tips to Feel Happier even if the sun isnt shining...


1. Smile. Raise the corners of your mouth. Pretty soon the smile will become genuine - you can fake it until you make it.

2. Breathe deeply and slowly from your belly, not your chest. Focus your entire attention on each in-breath and out-breath. I suggest at least 10 of these at a time.

3. Take a walk by yourself (You might need an umbrella if you are living anywhere near here). Focus on each step and on your breathing.

4. Count your blessings. Make a gratitude list. Everyone has thousands of things to be thankful for - see if you can get to at least 10.

5. Be thankful for those who serve you. Make a list of those you depend upon. Everyone has many people who help along the way. Don't forget those who grow and deliver your food, keep your electricity and telephone running, provide emergency medical care, and protect the safety of your community and your nation.

6. Forgive someone for something right now. Release the resentment and anger. This practice is for you to become happier. Telling the other person is a bonus, or you could write it in a letter that you chose to mail to them, or not.

7. Stretch your body. Do yoga, do qigong, or just stand and stretch.I have just been stretching whilst doing the ironing!

8. Turn on happy music and dance. Don't stop 'til you're tired. Maybe dance all by yourself. Choose music that makes you want to move and keep moving.

9. Be of service. Find someone who has worse troubles than you and do something nice for them today.

10. Meditate or have a conversation with God/the universe (or whatever you call your Higher Power).

Do some of these everyday, and feel the difference!



Based on material from Jonathan Lockwood Huie - www.DreamThisDay.com.

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