Being happy is a state of mind, we have
days that we wake up on the wrong side of the bed and others we wake up on the
right side, the only difference from one or the other is our own mind and our
constant inner chatter that can sway us from being happy or being miserable.,
or the sheer fact that it is Monday Morning…
When ever I get in a slump or a bad mood I
get my self out of it by these simple and easy tips:
1. Gratitude:
Listing the things that you already HAVE in
your life and giving thanks for them can make you feel pretty darn happy, we
tend to focus on things that we don’t have and continually beat our self up ,
rather than focusing on what we do have.
Say it out loud or write it down on a piece of paper all the things your
grateful for, like being healthy, being alive, having a loving family, having a
place to come home to, having supporting friends, and the list goes on. Don’t
be afraid to tell the people you love how grateful you are for them, it can
truly make some ones day.
Have
you ever heard of a gratitude walk? Well its simple
you go walking and list in your head all the things you are grateful for over
and over again. Exercise boosts your mood and thinking positive and grateful
thoughts leaves you feeling full of life.
2. Laughter:
Remembering rule number 6: “Don’t take your
self so god dam seriously” we can find
laughter in just about any thing, life shouldn’t always be serous, lighten up
and crack a joke. Here are a few reasons why you should stop frowning and laugh
more:
- Laughter reduces certain stress
hormones
- Laughter improves alertness,
creativity and memory
- Laughter is a great work out
for the Abs
To me laughter sounds like the BEST
medicine . . .
3.Random
Acts of Kindness:
If your having a bad day its most likely
you are caught up in your own self and thinking of “me, me, me”. A random act
of kindness is a great way to stop the selfish behavior and do something for
some one else. Here are some ways you
can show random acts of kindness:
- Next time at the coffee shop
buy the coffee for the next customer who comes in
- Let the person behind you at
the grocery store in front of you
- Give some one your time.
- Cook a meal for a homeless
person
- Write a note to a friend who
needs it
- Compliment a stranger
4.Eat
Your way to Happiness:
I was once told that if you had to change
any thing to improve your mood and de stress it was change your diet. Fill your
body with rich nutritious foods and increase the veggies. Here are a some foods
that can increase your mood and make you
happy:
- Bananas: high in amino acids, which
trigger the body to produce tryptophan. Tryptophan is essential because it
stimulates the "feel-good" hormone, serotonin.
- Seafood: Tuna, Salmon, Prawns ect all
have Omega 3 and contains B vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and zinc,
which "help those processes in the brain to make you feel good".
- Chocolate: This can improve your mood and alleviate
symptoms of depression, only limit your self to a few pieces and go for the
Dark Chocolate, high in antioxidants.
5.Move
that Body:
Exercise and fitness can seem like a chore
to most people but to others it’s a way of life, either way we all need to just
get up of the couch and move our bodies, even if its just a brisk walk, a yoga
class, a dance lesson or a run, it’s a known fact that exercise can reduce the
risk of chronic disease, helps maintains a healthy weight, fastens up our
metabolism and release happy hormones from the body.
When we exercise the body releases
endorphins, feel good neutotransmitters, that results in good mood and can kick
signs of stress, anxiety and depression.
So move and shake that body into a happy
healthy self!!
I hope you enjoyed these 5 tips and get
ready to live a Happy and Awesome life.
Nikki.
