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Things won't make you happy. Neither will
money, circumstance or fame. You know what makes you happy? You do!
It's your perspective, your attitude and your decision to be happy
which contributes most to your base level of happiness. From that
starting point of happiness, a pay raise, a tender moment with a loved
one and any success you manage to obtain for yourself will only
increase that level of happiness to new heights. Remember if like
attracts like, then feelings of happiness will only draw more
situations for happiness to you.
So what if you're having a bad day (or week!), and you're not starting
out on a level of joy and happiness? What can you do to help yourself
get there so you can continue to draw happiness into your life? Try
any number of these mood-shifting tricks to jump start a happy heart
and energize a fulfilling and joyful life.
1. Smile
Of course if there's real pain going on in your heart, you should honor
your feelings and allow those emotions to play out. Once you've come
to a place where you are ready to come out if it and don't know what to
do, just start smiling. Research has been telling us for a while that
simply the act of smiling can begin to release endorphins in the brain
and speed us down the path of feeling happy. Start smiling even if you
don't feel you have a reason to, and the reasons will start flowing to
you.
2. Look at Photos
If you have children or grandchildren, dragging out the baby photos and
giving them a browse can be a great way to remember sweet, chubby faces
that always made you smile in the past. If you're having difficulty
with your spouse, looking through old wedding photos or pictures from
when you were dating and you'll likely remember the good times and the
reasons you fell in love. It might even help you forgive them if
you're feeling bad over something they've done! Research even supports
this special mood enhancer.
3. Aroma Therapy
Did you know certain scents can work to calm, soothe and stimulate the
brain? If you've ever inhaled a scent that reminded you of a nice day
on the beach or grandma's homemade cookies, you've already experienced
the awesome power of scent to affect the mind. Experiment with candles
or incense to find wonderful scents that put you in a great state of
mind, and pull them out whenever you need an extra boost.
4. Dance, dance, dance!
Feeling blue? Here's what you need to do - dance! That's right, put
on a great song that gets your heart pumping and dance around as much
as you can. The nerdier the dance, the better. Soon you'll be
enjoying the beat of the music and laughing at your own ridiculous
antics. If you have others around who would be willing to dance with
you, so much the better!
5. Maestro - Music!
Don't have room to dance? Put on the music anyway. Music is extremely
powerful and has the ability to shift our mood in less than a minute.
If we are stressed, soothing sounds can calm us in an instant. If we
are feeling a little blue, upbeat music can turn us around in seconds.
Keep a CD or MP3 arsenal of favorite tunes that always brighten your
mood and crank those beats when you need to shift your own rhythm and
vibration.
6. Take a Walk
Doctors tell us exercise is an excellent way to release stress and
manage depression. The physical activity gently works off pent up
stress and cortisol, and taking a walk outside will expose you to
daylight instead of light-bulbs, so you'll feel instantly revitalized.
(Just don't forget to wear your sunblock!) The time you spend walking
will also give you moments to reflect, meditate and reset your mind to
a peaceful, happy vibration.
7. Send in the Clowns!
Know someone who always makes you laugh? Call them right away and lose
yourself in good times. Don't know anyone funny? Try going online and
reading jokes or watching videos of stand-up comedians. If there's a
show or a movie that always seems to tickle your funny bone, find it
and enjoy the giggles.
8. And the List, Please...
Feeling down in the dumps? Sit down and make a list of everything good
in your life. It could be as simple as having running water. Think
about all the things you can be grateful for and all the blessings you
have. When you start to see them pile up in front of you, you'll
realize how much good there is to enjoy.
9. Go to a Beautiful Place
This can work literally and metaphorically. If there's a place that
always brings you peace and enjoyment like the beach, the lake, a park
or the woods - go there immediately. Allow the beauty of your
surroundings to seep into your consciousness, and enjoy what nature
created for you. You can also do this in your mind. Close your eyes
and picture a lovely place where you would like to be. Imagine the
scenery, the weather and who you would like to be there with you (or
not!)
10. Clean Out Your Closet
Wherever you can clear out space and clutter in your surroundings, do
it. Whether it be your closet or your desk drawer, you will find
calling structure and order into your space can actually bring order
and harmony to your mind and your feelings as well.
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Self Ten Tips To Turn On Happiness