09 September 2014
We have it pretty good
Let’s face it, we are primarily a negative society. I have worked very hard at turning this around in my own life…
For a long time now, I have written gratitude lists. I have posted them on Facebook and a message board I used to belong to (as a way of publicly sharing) and I have written my gratitude down in journals. All these things are helpful in keeping the happy flowing and reminding me how good I have it.
Right now I have a very official book with the dates on each page and a little quote or idea, to promote happiness and gratitude, typed out above some lines for me to write down my own happy moments from that day.
But wait! There's more! I also have a free app on my phone called “Happier.” Happier actually reminds you to share a happy moment a few times a day and even gives you prompts. The app also reminds you of happy moments you’ve posted in the past to lift your spirits! Another fun thing is that some virtual confetti shimmers down after you post. I’ll admit…I like watching the confetti fall.
I found this app when I was on vacation in Arkansas with a friend last Spring Break. It was super easy to find happy moments to post then, but the trick is to find those moments even when you’re not feeling so happy because THAT is when you need to remind yourself. It helps, I promise you. This is a little thing that has big payoffs. Feeling happy makes you feel less stressed, which improved your overall health!
XO
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