By Bliss Specialist Kelly
Happiness is an inside job and a choice you must take FULL responsibility for.
Rekindle
your spirit
Take the time to indulge in self-care and reconnect with
the things you love and that bring you happiness. Whether it’s reading,
listening to music, watching a funny movie or spending more time with your
friends. If you are strapped for time, wake up earlier! Waking up earlier
allows you to cultivate a morning ritual that will allow you to prioritize and
set the tone for your day.
Embrace
your mistakes as opportunities for growth
We learn the most from our most difficult experiences so
embrace your mistakes as valuable lessons that will help you grow and improve. “Resolve
to transform your stumbling blocks into stepping stones and vow to turn your
wounds into wisdom”–Robin Sharma
Practice
forgiveness
Forgiveness is a great act of spirit and personal courage.
Forgiveness does not mean that what
happened was okay, it just means you no longer want to carry the hurt. Every
moment you devote to thinking about someone who has wronged you is a minute you
have stolen from a much worthier pursuit, like attracting those people who will
help and support you.
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the
heel that crushed it.” – Mark Twain
Unplug
from the negative
Be more selective of what you decide
to watch and what you choose to read. Read some positive articles online and do
not watch as many news stories for a while. Don't underestimate how your mind
and mood can be influenced by the input all around you.
Surround
yourself with supportive people
Surround yourself
with people who are happy themselves and who support you to be happy. If
you are around people who are happy their emotional state will be infectious.
Being around people who are chronically unhappy and refuse to see the positives
will make it much more difficult for you to cultivate your own happiness. It is
important to support your friends in times of need but be mindful of energy
vampires.
Maintain
an optimistic attitude and revise your
mental conversation
Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from negative
thinking. If you can slowly make the shift, it can make a dramatic
difference in your life. More people fill their heads with negative thoughts
and criticisms than positive thoughts. Start by paying attention to your
thoughts more and dismiss what you do not want to think about.
Have an attitude of gratitude
Train yourself to notice all the awesome stuff about your
life by creating a daily gratitude list. Writing things down is a powerful
practice to clear the clutter in your mind.
Learn
to say ‘NO’
The stress that results from feeling overwhelmed can
severely dampen one’s happiness and wellbeing. Before you commit to anything or
anyone, ask yourself, does this serve my highest good? If the answers is no,
then get comfortable with saying 'NO'.
Get outside your comfort zone
Trying something new requires courage, it opens up the
possibility for you to enjoy something new, it keeps you from becoming bored,
and perhaps most importantly, it forces you to grow.
Be
solution focused
Life is filled with ups and downs, next time something
goes wrong, spend your time reflecting on solutions that will help get you closer
to your goals and dreams instead of wasting time focusing on what is going
wrong.
Practice
self-love
Self-esteem is intrinsically connected to happiness,
so it is important to build self-esteem through practicing self-love and
self-acceptance.
Be
kind to your body
Make sure you drink enough water, eat nutrient packed
foods and do some form of exercise a few times per week. Try something simple
like going for a walk, stretching or body-weight workouts.
Enjoy
your journey
You need to be present enough to enjoy your
journey. Happiness never comes to those who don’t appreciate what they
have. You must be willing to loosen your grip on the life you have
planned so you can enjoy the life that is waiting for you in this moment. Develop
present moment awareness and you will begin to feel much calmer in your life.
Much happiness <3