7 Steps That Will Make You Happy All Day
When we’re at our Midwest summer camp and playing GaGa, rock climbing, or just hanging out with friends, it’s pretty easy to be happy. After all, communing in nature, having fun, and having a great time in the sun are easy ways to create smiles and be happy. When we’re not at camp, we might need to be a little more focused to make those smiles last all day. Below are some good scientifically-backed research tips on what you can do to get that happy feeling all day. The summary below (from the folks at Barking Up the Wrong Tree), with the whole article available at this link.
- Have something to look forward to: Plans with a friend are always good.
- Manage your mood: Don’t check email. Do what gives you a feeling of control.
- Eat breakfast: If you eat nothing and end up killing someone, well… I hope it’s not me.
- Do something you dread: You’ve got the willpower. And you’ll feel so much better afterward.
- Send a “thank you” email: Yes, it’s that simple. Really.
- Plan how you’ll deal with challenges: Think about the worst that could happen and it probably won’t.
- Kiss somebody you love: If this makes you late for work, feel free to blame me.