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Daily Happiness: Simple Ways to Find it in Your Life
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"Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking."
Marcus Aurelius
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"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give."
Eleanor Roosevelt
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How to brighten your day
- Reflect on what you appreciate and love about your partner, friends, or family members.
- Express your appreciation to them.
- Take the time to see how you can help someone out.
- Slow down for 3 minutes. Let your thoughts and body also slow down while you pay attention to life around you.
- Smile towards the people you meet.
- Make someone else happy. Give him or her a gift of some kind.
- Take fewer things for granted, like your food, the weather, or small gestures. It will inspire and motivate you.
- Take action and create the day you wish to have.
- Say yes to something new.
- Say no to a should that isn't that important.
- Take a 2-minute laugh-break.
- Do what you deep down think is the right thing.
- Stand still for a minute, close your eyes and simply enjoy the sun.
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"Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking."
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Feed your mind
What you feed your mind is what you become. So give your mind the most nutritious content possible.
Read biographies of great people who have achieved amazing things and endured massive challenges. This will help you put your own life into perspective and gain insight.
Strengthen your body daily
- Adopt a healthy diet, in the long term. You must have the right fuel to push your body and increase strength and stamina.
- Exercise. Aim for 5 days a week minimum. Push yourself so your heart is racing for at least 10 minutes to get the full cardiovascular benefit.
- Create a daily ritual to help make you strong. It should leave you feeling happy and ready to take on your day.