I
frequently get asked about my tips for being happy. It is a really important
topic.
It's a matter of our quality of life. I
am a firm believer that you really need to work to achieve happiness. But,
the job doesn't end because need to keep working to sustain it. It doesn't just
naturally happen to most people, especially, when life is determined to throw
things at you like you're standing in a batting cage without any baseball
gear.
SO HERE ARE A FEW BASIC TIPS TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH YOUR DAYS:
1. Don't underestimate the power of music. Like Bob Marley once
said, "One good thing about music is when it hits you feel no pain."
I completely agree. Think of music as a pre-game and your day is the party.
Find the songs that make you feel happy or confident. Start your day with it
and let it be your anthem for whatever you decide to do for that day. At the moment I am really big on "I feel pretty" and of course Reggaeton. Not sure why but I can't
help but dance, singing, and laugh to it.
2. Take moments for yourself. I know this seems like a simple
one, but how often do you just get away from your desk or whatever you're doing
and take a breathe? Take a step back. Now, breathe. It's a moment to be
in control of yourself. No one is going to tell you to stop what you
are doing and allow yourself to breathe. This doesn't mean you have to have
a deep meditation practice but many studies have shown that breath is your
built-in stress reliever. You have to choose to use it. It's so important
because throughout the day, we end up becoming society's version of us rather
than who we decided we wanted to be when we woke up. Breathe. Go home
to yourself. Breathe. Resume.
3. Keep a happy scent. Sense memory is actually a very
powerful thing. For me, lavender and rose water reminds me of both Paris, as
well tea parties with my friends. I try to keep bottles of it in my bag.
Whenever I start to feel a funk coming on, I just spritz a bit on my hair,
face, or just in the air. It's an instant pick me up. The smell of peppermint
and lemon have been shown to fight the blues. Essential oils aslo have a lot of benefits (I will write a post about it).
4. Look up and talk to people. I talk to
random strangers literally all day everyday. I find so much joy out of it. I
bet you'll find one of two things: 1) your problems aren't so
unmanageable after all 2) that there are a lot of incredible people in the
world. Knowing that you can find a connection with another person at any random
time is a beautiful thing. You aren't as alone as you may have
felt. Great ways to meet new people is by using Meetup.com, counchsurfing.com or just go to yoga class and talk with people (maybe try acroyoga).
5. Gratitude. I used to hate when people were said "just be
grateful and life will be great." I was wrong. When we can put on our
"grateful glasses" life is better. Being grateful
doesn't mean life is perfect but the majority of us have family,
friends, a place to live, the ability to afford a morning coffee even if it is
from McDonald's. We need to remember that or life will swallow us whole.
Appreciate a smile you get from a stranger on the street or running into a
friend during an errand. It's a small blessing that you both happened to be
there at the right time. The small things can be a wonder in life.
6. Get out and move. I love to dance, exercise, surf, and hikinh.
Just get physical because your body carries your stress. It's
hard to release without moving. The best thing is to choose an activity you
like and what is works for you.
7. On the note of physical, get physical. People who
have sex regularly are happier people. Even if you aren't in the mood,
get over it and do it. Yeah, I said it. Whatever! Trust me, the mood will
kick in when you start essential if you revisit tip one. Make a playlist that
makes you feel sexy. (Who have a partner, I am not into rendom sex :))
8. Finally, get some Vitamin D. Seasonal depression
is hard. It's important to make sure you are getting your body what the weather
isn't currently giving you. Stay on top of all your supplements. I know there
are an assortment of UV lights that you can buy to help. When I lived in
Boston, I would attach the light to my treadmill.
Let me know if any of these tips and tricks help or if you have
some happy hacks of your own.
Namaste 🤍
Aviv
For more articles:
Check out my morning ritual: https://mynameisaviv.blogspot.com/2019/12/my-morning-riutal.html
How to minimize the look of strech marks: https://mynameisaviv.blogspot.com/2020/01/how-to-minimize-look-of-stretch-marks.html
Let's get Social:
Instagram: @primavera.yoga
Youtube: mynameisaviv
Facebook: primavera.yoga
Namaste 🤍
Aviv
For more articles:
Check out my morning ritual: https://mynameisaviv.blogspot.com/2019/12/my-morning-riutal.html
How to minimize the look of strech marks: https://mynameisaviv.blogspot.com/2020/01/how-to-minimize-look-of-stretch-marks.html
My daily wellness routine: https://mynameisaviv.blogspot.com/2019/12/daily-wellness-routine.html
Let's get Social:
Instagram: @primavera.yoga
Youtube: mynameisaviv
Facebook: primavera.yoga
Nessun commento:
Posta un commento