Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote, “Into each life, some rain must fall.” ‘Tis the season for joy. Being joyful has the power to help you bounce back from stressful events, solve problems, think flexibly and even fend off diseases. Here are 10 simple ways to make your days brighter:
1. Do something you loved as a kid. Sing silly songs, splash in puddles or see how high you can swing.
2. Laugh at life’s hassles. No day is perfect. But if you look for it, you can often find something a bit amusing in challenging situations.
3. Collect sayings or photos that make you smile and stick them where they’re visible, like on your refrigerator or at your desk, and look at them when you need a pick-me-up.
4. Play a song you love. Imaging tests of brains show that music can release feel-good hormones.
5. Go for it. Stop putting experiences you want to try on hold. Bake a pie from scratch, learn to crochet or sign up for an indoor climbing class – explore what intrigues you.
6. Take a nature break. Go on an early-morning walk, and delight in the frost on the grass. Let nature’s beauty soothe you.
7. Take a mental break. Close your eyes and imagine a place you love. Use all your senses. Are you drawn to the beach? Smell the salt water, feel the sun on your back and hear the crashing waves.
8. Spread happiness. When you get good news, don’t keep it to yourself – tell a friend. You’ll relive the moment and have the extra pleasure of your friend’s reaction.
9. Seek out happy people. Good moods are contagious.
10. Develop your playful side. Joke with strangers in line, arrange nights out with friends or have a regular game night with your family.
Courtesy of PeaceHealth
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