Boy have I got some good one’s today…I’ve always felt to be the queen of staying active/busy. My philosophy is that I’m blessed to have my health, working arms, legs, a good heart, and for what it’s worth a brain…why would I sit on my butt not making any use of any of this…too easily it can be taken away. I thrive to “keep on keeping on” it’s what keeps my bliss going as well.
1) De-clutter. A clean home is a clean mind, and you'll feel better in an orderly environment.
2) Donate to charity. Giving to those less fortunate than you will make you appreciate what you have.
3) Laugh…I seem to repeat this a lot but it falls into every category. Take an hour and a half out of your day for pure laughing entertainment and you'll feel instantly boosted.
4) Take a nap. I wish I did more of this but when given the chance a quick power nap, especially on a sunny afternoon, is luxurious and will help you make it through the day.
5) Change one thing in your daily routine. You'll stave off boredom and might discover something new that delights you.
6) Take a walk. Taking a quick walk, even just around the block can clear your mind and raise your mood.
7) Surround yourself with smells that make you happy. Smell is a sense that greatly affects our mood.
8) Listen to upbeat music. Even just a few minutes of a hip-shaking tune gets your blood flowing and makes you feel more positive.
9) Make a home cooked-meal. You'll get not only tasty food, but the pride of having made it yourself.
10) Dress up for no reason. Putting on clothes that make you feel good increases your self-esteem and your mood. Whether you think so or not, people do judge by appearance & how they present themselves on the surface, their grammar, etc… Self-expression is great but try your best not to come off as an idiot.
11) Do something you loved as a kid. Riding a roller-coaster or scavenger hunt can help you connect to your inner child and remember simple thrills.
12) Wear red…my favorite color. I read once that red can make us feel confident, powerful and strong and it is so very true!
13) Splash on some perfume/aftershave. Smelling nice always adds extra cheer especially if some else notices.
14) Volunteer your time. Selfless acts and helping others is a fast route to genuine contentment.
15) Decorate your home for the holidays. Preparing for holiday celebrations is always fun and a great excuse to invite friends and family over.
16) Take time for yourself. Go to a movie, or a museum or a walk around town by yourself to re-connect.
17) Perform random acts of kindness. Hold open a door for a stranger, pick up a strangers tab anomalously, or leave some money in the vending machine, for no other reason than doing something nice for your fellow man. Such acts are priceless to your heart.
18) Send snail-mail. Rediscover the pleasure of old-fashioned communication. Yet another lost art to co-inside with thank you notes. Make it your goal to make it popular again.
19) Make time to curl up with a good book. It can be either a thought-provoking tome or a guilty pleasure.
20) Put thought into your bedding. Be cozy and happy drifting to sleep and wake up to a happy morning.
21) Dance, dance, dance… dancing is fun and stress-releasing.
22) Clean the house. Even if you don't like cleaning, a clean home can drastically improve your attitude. Plus, you work too hard to have a roof over your head, why not have a clean one.
23) Find a hobby. Painting, singing, tai chi—it doesn't matter as long as you have an outlet to express yourself. It drives me nuts when people do not have hobbies or too many to keep up with. Keep it moderate, this way you really get something out of your choice.
24) Turn off your phone for a day. Let people know in advance that you are taking a personal day and can only be reached in case of emergency. Savor the silence.
25) Sing in the shower. It doesn't matter what you sing, just make sure you belt it as loud as possible.
26) Stash some money in a secret place so you can discover it later. Pick a spot you're likely to forget so you get a thrill weeks or months later when you stumble on it.
27) Enjoy a guilty pleasure TV show. Make some popcorn and banish the guilt—we all need a cheesy escape sometimes.
28) Go for a walk or jog in the rain. Something I LOVE when the opportunity approaches me. The high produced by exercise will be heightened by the cool rain on your face…simple pleasure.
29) Enjoy a cold beer or chilled wine on a hot day. Need I say more? I’m not a big drinker but I love a cold beer after mowing the lawn!
1) De-clutter. A clean home is a clean mind, and you'll feel better in an orderly environment.
2) Donate to charity. Giving to those less fortunate than you will make you appreciate what you have.
3) Laugh…I seem to repeat this a lot but it falls into every category. Take an hour and a half out of your day for pure laughing entertainment and you'll feel instantly boosted.
4) Take a nap. I wish I did more of this but when given the chance a quick power nap, especially on a sunny afternoon, is luxurious and will help you make it through the day.
5) Change one thing in your daily routine. You'll stave off boredom and might discover something new that delights you.
6) Take a walk. Taking a quick walk, even just around the block can clear your mind and raise your mood.
7) Surround yourself with smells that make you happy. Smell is a sense that greatly affects our mood.
8) Listen to upbeat music. Even just a few minutes of a hip-shaking tune gets your blood flowing and makes you feel more positive.
9) Make a home cooked-meal. You'll get not only tasty food, but the pride of having made it yourself.
10) Dress up for no reason. Putting on clothes that make you feel good increases your self-esteem and your mood. Whether you think so or not, people do judge by appearance & how they present themselves on the surface, their grammar, etc… Self-expression is great but try your best not to come off as an idiot.
11) Do something you loved as a kid. Riding a roller-coaster or scavenger hunt can help you connect to your inner child and remember simple thrills.
12) Wear red…my favorite color. I read once that red can make us feel confident, powerful and strong and it is so very true!
13) Splash on some perfume/aftershave. Smelling nice always adds extra cheer especially if some else notices.
14) Volunteer your time. Selfless acts and helping others is a fast route to genuine contentment.
15) Decorate your home for the holidays. Preparing for holiday celebrations is always fun and a great excuse to invite friends and family over.
16) Take time for yourself. Go to a movie, or a museum or a walk around town by yourself to re-connect.
17) Perform random acts of kindness. Hold open a door for a stranger, pick up a strangers tab anomalously, or leave some money in the vending machine, for no other reason than doing something nice for your fellow man. Such acts are priceless to your heart.
18) Send snail-mail. Rediscover the pleasure of old-fashioned communication. Yet another lost art to co-inside with thank you notes. Make it your goal to make it popular again.
19) Make time to curl up with a good book. It can be either a thought-provoking tome or a guilty pleasure.
20) Put thought into your bedding. Be cozy and happy drifting to sleep and wake up to a happy morning.
21) Dance, dance, dance… dancing is fun and stress-releasing.
22) Clean the house. Even if you don't like cleaning, a clean home can drastically improve your attitude. Plus, you work too hard to have a roof over your head, why not have a clean one.
23) Find a hobby. Painting, singing, tai chi—it doesn't matter as long as you have an outlet to express yourself. It drives me nuts when people do not have hobbies or too many to keep up with. Keep it moderate, this way you really get something out of your choice.
24) Turn off your phone for a day. Let people know in advance that you are taking a personal day and can only be reached in case of emergency. Savor the silence.
25) Sing in the shower. It doesn't matter what you sing, just make sure you belt it as loud as possible.
26) Stash some money in a secret place so you can discover it later. Pick a spot you're likely to forget so you get a thrill weeks or months later when you stumble on it.
27) Enjoy a guilty pleasure TV show. Make some popcorn and banish the guilt—we all need a cheesy escape sometimes.
28) Go for a walk or jog in the rain. Something I LOVE when the opportunity approaches me. The high produced by exercise will be heightened by the cool rain on your face…simple pleasure.
29) Enjoy a cold beer or chilled wine on a hot day. Need I say more? I’m not a big drinker but I love a cold beer after mowing the lawn!
30) Go to hear live music. Hearing music live puts you in the moment in a way an iPod can't.
31) Travel when you can. Travel can open your eyes to the world and offer a fresh new perspective. Take a weekend trip. If you haven't got the funds for a jaunt to Paris like I wish I had, no matter. Even a weekend or day long break from home can make you happier.
31) Travel when you can. Travel can open your eyes to the world and offer a fresh new perspective. Take a weekend trip. If you haven't got the funds for a jaunt to Paris like I wish I had, no matter. Even a weekend or day long break from home can make you happier.
32) Spend time by the ocean. There's nothing like sand between your toes and fresh sea air.
33) Go stargazing. Find a spot relatively free of unnatural light and marvel at the beauty of the night sky.
34) Sit in front of a beautiful view. Find a spot close by with a nice view that you can visit when you need a break. I have so many of these spots.
33) Go stargazing. Find a spot relatively free of unnatural light and marvel at the beauty of the night sky.
34) Sit in front of a beautiful view. Find a spot close by with a nice view that you can visit when you need a break. I have so many of these spots.
35) Create a blog; it’s quite therapeutic to get your thoughts out of your head in a different forum. I've shared so much of what I'm sharing in my blog with others and the usual impression I get from them is "what planet are you from" persona. Here I get to share without the look from others who just don’t get it.
I am enjoying this blogging and in some way feel like I am writing a book. I have not all the secrets but I've sure paid a lot of attention & made mental note of what makes & creates my own bliss. Now I've been lucky today in that I get to partake in #4 with my 3 year old....yummy bliss!
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