5
Super-Small
Things That’ll Bring
big
Happiness to
Your Life
C
hange can be a great
thing. A new routine or
a new perspective can really
revitalize your life and sense of
well-being. But what about the
times when change presents a
challenge? How can you build
up your energy and joy when
changes in your life leave you
feeling drained?
The truth is that you can
easily bolster your happiness
in your everyday life. Better
yet, when you’re connected to
your sense of joy, you’re better
equipped to work with change
when it comes your way.
We all too often forget that
happiness takes practice, but the
good news is that small things
can make a big impact on your
sense of well-being.
Here are five small things you can
do to cultivate happiness in your
day-to-day life, no matter what
comes your way:
1.
by Dr. Kate Siner
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Start each day on a
positive note.
The first few moments of your
day can set the tone for the rest
of it, so start each morning with
a quiet moment, an affirmation,
a journal entry, or any other
activity that helps you tune into
your feelings and intentions for
your day.
2.
Focus (no, really focus) on
recognizing your feelings
of joy throughout the day.
What you focus on gets stronger.
Unfortunately, we often focus on
what makes us unhappy rather
than what brings us joy. Make an
effort to recognize what’s going
well in your day and be present
to the things you enjoy.
3.
Think of what actually
makes you happy.
This may seem like a no-brainer,
but it’s actually something we
often overlook. What brings
you the most pleasure and
happiness? Time by yourself or
time with others? A home-cooked
meal or take-out and a movie?
Becoming conscious of the things
you enjoy most means that you
will choose them more often.
4.
Say thank you and practice
expressing your gratitude.
To yourself, your partner, your
child, or co-worker. Make a
point to express your gratitude
for what’s working in your life.
Showing your appreciation will
immediately make you and the
person you’re thanking feel more
positive. By expressing gratitude
for the things the people around
you do, you reinforce the positive
behavior as well as the positive
feeling.
5.
Take time to appreciate what
you have—here and now.
Slow down and savor the
good parts of your life. Pay
attention when you’re eating
something delicious. Choose to
really listen to your friend while
they’re talking. Take the time
to notice what’s around you on
your daily walk or drive. The
more present you can be to what
you’re experiencing, the better.
Life is always a mix of things. No
matter how bad a day seems,
there’s always something in it
that’s positive. Use the list above
to help you focus in on the good
that’s present in life’s daily events.
These simple things can add up
quick and drastically increase
your happiness.
Dr. Kate Siner is
an award-winning
entrepreneurial
and personal
development
mentor, speaker,
author, and radio
show host. Kate
has a PhD in Psychology and years of
both clinical and coaching experience.
Her passion is to help people move
past whatever holds them back so that
they may embrace all they can be. Kate
has developed a series of successful
personal development programs,
newest of which is LifeWork Virtual.
Learn more at www.katesiner.com or
email [email protected].
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