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50 Habits For A Happy Life by MrBenSun: 10:28pm On Jul 29, 2014
Life can feel frustrating. Maddening. Insanity-
inducing, even. At times, happiness and
contentment may seem achievable only in your
wildest dreams.
But the best part about being human is the capacity
for self-empowerment. You have the ability to
change your state of mind and in turn, your entire
experience.
In other words, there are ALWAYS options. You're
not stuck or helpless or at the mercy of mercurial
forces beyond your control. Fantastic news, right?
As it turns out, the smallest of changes can add up
to the biggest of transformations. So, if you want to
get happier , here are 50 habits to start
implementing, like, yesterday.
1. Slow down.
2. Be mindful. Life happens now. This moment is all
you've got.
3. Create a ritual. Have tea every afternoon. Write a
gratitude list every morning. Walk around your
neighborhood every evening. You can make a ritual
out of anything — just perform the activity
deliberately and mindfully.
4. Exercise. Every day. Walk. Run. Skip. Swim. Play
four square. Whatever.
5. Make friends with Mother Nature. She’s got a lot
to teach you.
6. Challenge yourself. Growth comes when you push
your limits.
7. Keep an open mind. Open minds are happy minds.
8. Eat with relish. Love your food. Don’t eat on the
run or mindlessly.
9. Smile. A lot.
10. Laugh. A lot. Real, authentic laughter.
11. Drink water. As much as you can stomach.
12. Soak up the vitamin D. Sunshine cures many
ills.
13. Be afraid. And do it anyway. Fear is the gateway
to a stronger you.
14. Sleep well. Make a good night’s sleep a daily
priority.
15. Disconnect from technology. Turn that iPhone
off from time to time.
16. Touch other people. With their permission, of
course. Touch is hugely important for healing and
mental health.
17. Cut back on caffeine. It's still a drug, even in
delicious liquid form.
18. Consume happy media. Skip the news — watch
positive, life-affirming stuff instead.
19. Talk to strangers. You never know who you
might meet.
20. Be kind. Extend kindness as often as possible.
Random acts are good.
Re: 50 Habits For A Happy Life by MrBenSun: 10:29pm On Jul 29, 2014
21. Eat plants. Food that comes out of the earth is
better for body, mind and spirit.
22. Cultivate compassion. For yourself and all other
living things.
23. Leave your comfort zone behind. Discomfort is a
sign of growth.
24. Identify your destructive thoughts. Then, write a
positive script to fight back.
25. Drink less booze. You'll feel better.
26. Play. It's not just for kids — playtime is
beneficial for grown-up brains, too.
27. Use affirmations. Pick some that resonate with
you, and recite them religiously.
28. Get minimal. With less junk in your life, there's
more room for what's important.
29. Listen. When you talk to people, give them your
full attention. Don't just wait for your turn to speak.
30. Make positive friends. It's hard to be happy if
you're surrounded by negative Nancys.
31. Give back. Countless good causes could use
your talents.
32. Listen to upbeat tunes. Music has power.
33. Embrace a spiritual connection. While this is
certainly optional, feeling connected to something
greater than yourself can make a world of difference
in your life.
34. Do something unfamiliar. Explore a sport,
activity or subject you've never been particularly
interested in. You never know what you might
discover.
35. Visualize. See yourself with all that you desire,
and you're on your way.
36. Give hugs. Hugs are so underrated. Dole 'em out
generously.
37. Work to live. Not the other way around.
38. Look for opportunities. When we get stuck in
our regular routines, we're often blind to new
possibilities. Open your eyes, ears and heart.
39. Train your brain. Your mind needs to be
challenged to maintain its top form. Try crossword
puzzles, brain games or memory quizzes.
40. Climb a tree. Trust me. Best thing ever.
41. Do things you love. If you don't know what you
love, start exploring.
42. Get a pet. Animals can lower your blood
pressure, reduce stress and add to your life in
innumerable other ways. Plus, who couldn't use a
little unconditional love?
43. Travel. New places and faces expand your
awareness.
44. Do nothing. Call it mental health time.
45. Meditation comes in countless variations. Pick
one. Even five minutes a day makes a difference.
46. Swim.
47. Take risks.
48. Let go gracefully. All things have their time.
49. Love yourself. It's not as easy as it sounds,
obviously. But work at it, and the warm fuzzies will
come.
50. Appreciate everything. You have so many gifts,
acknowledging them is the best way to feel
fabulous about your life.

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