Get happy now with one of these 25 ways. At least one of them will work for you, I'm quite certain! :)
A bath with epsom salts and quiet music in the background
Dancing in the kitchen
Walking outside in nature
Painting or writing... expressing your creativity
Cooking something healthy like these breakfas t or a green goddess juice
Reading an inspirational blog, like this one: http://www.robinsharma.com/personal-development.htm
Reading a good book, like "The Happiness Project"
Smiling at a stranger :)
Saying "no" every once in a while when you really mean it
If you say "no" too often, say yes, yes, yes!
Avoiding drama and gossip at all costs
Writing down 5 things you are grateful for (I swear by this)
Volunteering for something, anything!
Reading this blog post (I hope)!
Choosing a positive thought over a negative one (Such as: "I am going to make this day the best yet")
Surprising someone with a flower you picked or a homemade card telling them how special they are to you
Smelling ginger or lemongrass - very uplifting! I sniff this stuff regularly.
Breathing deeply, 10 times with your hand on your belly. Feel it expand and contract - this is how you know you are breathing deeply
Watching a funny movie, like "The Wedding Singer"
I could keep going on and on here, but I think this gives you at least ONE reason to smile and pick-yourself-up!
Joyous Nutritionist
I'm smiling from ear-to-ear already, just from reading the list! :)
ReplyI am now smiling. Thank you!
ReplyHi Joy, your articles are always informative and inspiring. I love number 13, read that book a few months back. Thanks!
ReplyThanks Mike - love that book too. It's an instant dose of happy.
Thank you so much for all those wonderful thoughts.As "veggie girl" said I, too, am smiling from ear to ear just reading the list. I am going to print off your list and put in on my fridge for future reading
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