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Thinking about Happiness...

April 5, 2020

Thinking about happiness – always.  There are a lot of things that make us happy on a regular basis. Think about the simple little things that put a smile on your face. It could be a person, a thing, an experience, an action, a song… the list goes on and on. 

An easy way to increase our overall happiness and contentment is to simply do something that makes you happy every single day.

To make it easier for the remainder of this challenging time let’s come up with a list of what makes you happy. This will obviously be different for each and every one of us. Let me give you a few ideas and some things to think about. Then I want you to grab a pen and a piece of paper and just start writing. 

I invite you to make a list of things that make you happy. 

Don’t over think this. Don’t try to come up with an organized and categorized list. Instead, simply start brainstorming and jot things down. 

Don’t feel pressured to come up with everything all at once. Feel free to add to the list as time goes by and get in the habit of noticing things that make you happy and then adding them to the list throughout this challenge and beyond. 

Think big here and pick what has the biggest impact on your mood. This could also include things like what gestures or actions put a big smile on your face. Places are another great addition. Maybe you’re happiest at the beach or at church!

Then think about the little things that make you happy. Maybe it’s sipping that first cup of coffee in the morning, a pretty flower in your garden, or having five minutes to yourself. 

From there just become more aware of what makes you happy, or what brings a smile to your face. Stop and take notice anytime that happens, and keep adding to your list of things that make you happy. It will be a great resource to have throughout this challenging time.

​- Phil Anderson

Posted by Phil Anderson at 12:00 am
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