In today's challenging world, it is up to us to create our moods. There is so much negativity that surrounds us daily and by changing how we handle situations and our thoughts we can change our lives.
10 simple steps to being happy:
- Look for the positive things in your life right now. Live your life with positive optimism. Negative thoughts and worry zap your energy. Thinking of the more time with positive people. Arrange to meet up with that friend who always seems to lift your spirits.
- Show gratitude. Every day make a list of 5 things that you are grateful in your life. Be happu with what you've got - not what you want. Focus on what is right in your life rather than what is wrong. Count your blessings and look at all amazing things around you. Notice the little things we all take for granted.
- Appreciate just what you have got going foy you in your life right now. For example, stop obsessing about wanting a slimmer body and be grateful that you can walk. Begin today to tell all the people in your life how much appreciate the being theme for you.
- Smile. Sounds simple but sometimes can be hardest things to do. Smile everyone you see even strangers. The more you smile, the more people will smile back at you. Be prepared to be surprised at what comes back to you.
- Make at last one friendly phone call each day, with no intention to get some business or anything else, just friendly hello without any expectation.
- Eat healthy and quality food. you need and deserve quality foods. Determine what food really works for you, and develop a personal way of eating that will support you. Do this because you are worth it.
- Exercise regularly and make it fun. Take 45 minutes out of your day to work your muscles and strengthen your body, mind and spirit. Remind yourself of benefits and adapt exercise habits as part of your daily routine of self care. Stop thinking of exercise as an option - start now and experiment until you find something you truly enjoy.
- Get sufficient sleep, which will keep you shining. Determine just how much sleep your body needs and make sure you get it, Avoid wathing TV, reading, doing work in bed. Make ypur bedroom a peaceful place for you.
- If you are down a bit, then let it all out. Laugh, cry, scream or anything else you get the urge to do, but to do whatever it takes to let out the emotions you are feeling. You will feel so much better and lighter afterwards. We all need to vent at times.
- Do something for something for someone else. Random acts kindness are magical and giving of yourself is one of the best highs you can get.
Patty Wilson
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