Every day has something positive in it. Some days you just have to look a little harder. Here are seven things you can do to bring positivity and happiness into your life.
Write in a gratitude journal. Write down three things that you are grateful for or positive things that have happened in your day. Make sure to be specific! Gratitude is linked with positive emotions, and overall well-being and life satisfaction.
Listen to music that sounds the way you want to feel. Music activates the region of the brain that releases the feel-good chemical dopamine and also relaxes the body. So “happy” music can make you feel happier!
Share positivity by sending one thank you message or doing one kind act every day. Acts of kindness can boost happiness, reduce depression and even help you live longer.
Challenge your negative thinking. Ask yourself, “Is there another more positive way I could view this?” Being able to think optimistically is great for your health and well-being. Optimists are better problem solvers and better at accepting bad situations.
Smile More!. It might sound simplistic, feedback sent to the brain from facial muscles impact the development of emotions. So smile at the next person you see and spread the happiness.
Follow your passion. Do something that makes you feel excited. Volunteer for a cause you believe in or learn something new. People who feel a sense of meaning in their lives are healthier, live longer and have greater life satisfaction.
Meditate. Even just seven minutes of meditation a day has been shown to improve mood, decrease stress and improve sleep. Regular meditators are calmer, have greater self-awareness and have better focus, too.
I have a meditation group on Facebook if you would like to join here.
You don’t have to let bad news and negativity ruin your day. You have a choice about where you focus your attention and how you choose to respond to any situation. Try incorporating these tips into your life, I am confident you’ll see how the positives outweigh the negatives.