Smiling, Happy People Everywhere

Have you ever really thought about what makes you happy or how you might feel happier? I’ve composed a list of ways to be happier with your life.  Yes, drinking margaritas can help temporarily but here are some serious ways to smile more.
 

1. Believe in and accept yourself.  Negative thoughts never produce positive outcomes.
2. Appreciate and be grateful for what you have. Being envious of the lifestyle/possessions of your neighbors and friends never brings pleasure.
3. Do something fun everyday no matter what your age. Remove “I’m too old to do that” from your vocabulary.  Swing on a swing, sing & dance like no one is watching, skip around the house, chew gum and blow bubbles.
4. Exercise.  “I’m so sad I worked out today” said no one ever. It is a known fact that it elevates your mood and endorphins.
5. Get out to enjoy and appreciate nature. Watch a sunrise/sunset, hike a local park and watch the birds, visit the zoo and feed the animals.
6. Volunteer.  Your possibilities are endless. Help at a food bank, read to children, assist at a senior center.  Volunteering and helping those in need gives you a purpose.  People who volunteer are twice as likely to feel happy with themselves.
7. Pursue friendships. Meet for coffee/lunch regularly, get to know your neighbors, organize monthly outings with coworkers, reach out to someone with a phone call (forget the text messaging).
8. Turn the TV/electronics off and find a hobby. Paint a picture, join a book club, work on a family tree, practice photography. Meetup.com is a great place to find groups of interest in your area.
9. Be kind to others, compliment more and gossip less, stop judging.  Open a door for someone, smile to a stranger, let a driver in your lane, tell someone what pretty eyes they have, help seniors load groceries in their car. One little gesture can change someone’s day.
10. Don’t take anything personally.  When you do, you become emotionally drained and question your self-worth. Let it go, it will give you more control over your emotions and energy level. 

Try a few on the list today and start smiling and laughing more. Once you resolve to be happier many health benefits will follow, including:

• A boost in the immune system
• Less Stress
• Better choices in diet
• More consistency with exercise
• Reduction in risk for heart disease
• Increased Life Expectancy

 
To help you achieve health and happiness, contact Dawn Flannery
248-444-6739
[email protected]
www.FitForeverTraining.com
 
 
 

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