I Feel Wonderful Today- Seven Tips To Getting Happy
Posted by Jacqueline on May 19, 2010
I Feel Wonderful Today-Seven Tips To Getting Happy
by Jan Fowler
1.   Make a long list of 10 things you feel grateful for. Some ideas: Are you grateful for your job? Are you thankful to your Mom and Dad for your happy childhood? Are you happy that you woke up this morning and could walk, eat and speak? Are you happy for your health? Are you grateful for your husband, boyfriend, kids and friends? Now is the time to appreciate!  Do you have food on the table?
2.   Make a list of all the people who have said nice, complimentary things about you. Go back to high school and really concentrate on this important exercise.
3.   Exercise! Take a walk. It is a clinically proven that even a small amount of exercise increases the serotonin in the brain, the “feel good†chemical.
4.   Focus on your good points and ignore the points that you think are not so good. Do you have beautiful eyes and lush, healthy hair? Focus on your good points and ignore the fact that you may have a few extra pounds around your middle.
5.   Rent a hilariously funny movie. Go to comedy club. Laughter is the medicine that heals all wounds. Think about what really tickles you and makes you giggle.
6.   Smile at the sales clerk and ask about how his day is going. Hold a door open for an older person or offer to carry a bag for them. Wave and smile at a neighbor. Help out a busy mom overwhelmed with her young kids. In other words, extend a helping hand.
7.   When you wake up in the morning, send thank you notes to all the people who have helped you in your life. Think about your friend who made you laugh.  How about your brother or sister who protected you as a child. How about your boss or coworker who helped you out when you really needed it?
These are simple ideas, but sometimes we need to be reminded of our humanity, our caring for others and how kind we are.  Hug a puppy. Smile at a young child or an older person.  You will get great benefit in return.
