Here’s another great guest blog from Dr. Steve G. Jones. He’s a Clinical Hypnotherapist and creator of Total Money Magnetism. It’s about becoming happier. Enjoy.
Happiness is what people like you want to achieve. However, finding out what really makes you happy and how to feel happier is not an easy journey.
What does it really take to be happy? Happiness, is one of those things you either have or don’t have based on the combination of life circumstances and natural disposition.
Here are 8 ways to feel happy:
1. Do one nice thing for yourself daily.
How about taking some time everyday to do nice things for yourself? Either you get yourself a small treat by buying yourself a nice cup of espresso at your favorite coffee shop or taking a 30 minute nap before going out to do your adult stuff.
It would also be nice if you can schedule bigger self-care activities like massages or going on a vacation on a monthly basis. If you start doing nice things for yourself and taking care of yourself, you’ll find the feeling of fullness and happiness and should then be able to help others.
2. Prioritize your health.
Start taking supplements and vitamins! You body need those. Having the right fuel to push your body and increase your strength and stamina is one way of getting the feeling of happiness. Sugar and other bad eating habits affect our energy and mood which hinders us from being happy.
Try to have a goal of exercising a minimum of 5 days a week. As for the type of work out, that’s really up to you. The rule is do what makes you happy. Choose an activity that you will enjoy and not get bored with ! If you’re not into hard core activities, then try doing Yoga or Pilates. When the blood and oxygen is properly circulating inside your body they will activate the body’s natural healing powers that can give you the feeling of happiness.
3. Forgive yourself!
Forgiveness plays a big part in being happy! There are times that we don’t really think of forgiving ourselves. Remember, when you regularly criticize yourself, it brings down your confidence level.
Forgiving yourself is quite challenging, as most of us have been getting frustrated or angry at ourselves for numerous things that we feel we did wrong. We often think of the things that we could have done or should not have done to make things better.
A lot of us get into trouble because we try to be perfect and beat ourselves up if we’re not. Loving yourself for who you are means accepting yourself and forgiving yourself for whatever may have happened in the past.
4. Start your day with a SMILE!
Start your morning with a positive affirmation and a big SMILE! Be grateful for a good night’s sleep and for waking up to a wonderful new day.
Did you know that when you smile, the muscles in your face send a signal to your brain and create a better mood biologically. When you smile, your body releases powerful chemicals into your system that make you feel happier.
A smile can change everything! It’s an international language that everyone knows. It’s also contagious, since once you smile at a person, he or she wants to pass it on.
5. Be kind to someone.
Why does being kind to someone make you feel more happy? It helps calm your mood and takes the focus off yourself.
The moment you focus on doing an act of kindness to someone, it helps you get a break from your own problems and results in a feeling of happiness. It reduces your stress levels and, like a smile, is contagious.
Think of “paying it forward”, performing an act of charity, or doing volunteer work. Not only will you feel happier, but according to research, you’ll live longer too!
6. Schedule something fun.
How about planning a day trip out of town? Or maybe inviting friends over for a movie night or dinner at a new restaurant you found out about on Facebook?
Looking forward to a long road trip or traveling to your next dream destination is one thing that can hype you up, get you excited and boost your happiness level. Having something to look forward gives you a good feeling that adds an “Atmosphere of growth” to your life, since the future seems brighter.
Positive anticipation is the key. Sometimes, the happiness in anticipation is greater that the happiness that you experience during the actual event!
7. Get enough sleep.
Research shows as an adult you need to have at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep for your body and mind to fully rest. You know full well that without enough sleep you cannot function at your best. You tend to get grumpy and moody and you react poorly to stressful situations.
They don’t call it beauty rest for nothing as anyone who wakes up after only a couple of hours of sleep with a dark under-eye circles and sallow skin can attest. Your body needs a lot of rest so it can complete its process of repairing damaged tissues and releasing the hormones that are needed for body growth. You need sleep [and maybe a nap] to be happy!
8. Talk to a friend or Call someone.
Social contact is a main contributor to happiness. It doesn’t really have to be face to face. How about a phone call, an email or even a text message asking a friend or acquaintance how they are doing? It can make a big difference to then and can bring out the happiness in you.
It may seem like a small gesture but it will reap great benefits for you both. Taking some time to show interest in someone without wanting anything in return will brighten your days.
So, there you go. 8 tips to becoming happier! I would suggest that you add forgiving others, meditation and self-hypnosis to that list.
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Keep manifesting only good things 🙂
Tony
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