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Tips to be Happier

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All of us have difficult days every now and then, days in which we wish we were feeling more positive to endure the complexities of life.

We may try to get ourselves into a better state of mind but for some reason we end up struggling to achieve this.

Have you lived a similar situation? If you feel stuck in your own emotional loopholes when the going gets rough and struggle to feel happier, these seven tips to be happier will help you lift your mood with ease, for you to feel happy NOW...

Take a walk

Most of us know that taking a short daily walk is a wonderful form of physical exercise. And when we are feeling down it is also beneficial for our inner state. So, if you feel overwhelmed or if things are not going your way, take a walk in a natural location where you can admire plants, birds and yes, even butterflies.

Take deep breaths and feel your lungs expand with fresh air. Make it a point to focus in the beauty of nature and smile.

Forget about your problem for a few minutes. You
will not only feel more relaxed and happier, but will look at your situation from a different angle when you return to it.

Listen to beautiful music

Research has proven that music is a great tool to shift the listener's state of being within moments. Its effects can be almost magical.

When you feel blue, dig out that CD you haven't listened to in years or tune in your favorite radio station to something you have not listened to in awhile, or even something totally new. If stress is getting the best out of you, classical music may be helpful as well. Vivaldi tones are known to improve mood and overall well being.

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Be open to discover and explore something new

Go to a library and read something different than what you’d normally read. Go to a bookstore and browse through the magazine section. What catches your eye? Buy a magazine you wouldn't normally buy. This will help you open your mind to learning a new thing or two, and/or feel the enthusiasm of discovering a wonderful activity or new hobby.

Laugh out loud

Laughter is the best medicine. We’ve all heard this phrase and it is true!

Laughter is one of the best ways to lift your spirits and it is free.

Read a humorous book, or watch a comedy. Allow yourself to laugh big! Try to learn a few new jokes to share with others.

And don’t take life too seriously. We’ve all been silly at times. We’ve all goofed off some other times. It’s totally OK to learn to laugh at ourselves too!

Learn to breathe-meditate

Breathing-meditation is a great exercise that you can do anywhere for just a few minutes and it has wonderful side effects. Simply look for a place where you won’t be disturbed, and sit comfortably with your back straight. Then, close your eyes and place your attention on the flow of air going in and out of your nostrils and follow it all the way to your lungs. Do this slowly.

Relax and smile as you do it. For better results, add an imaginary color to the air that goes in and out. Choose a bright color going in, and a darker color going out. Associate colors with your mood; i.e. pink for happy, brown for unhappy. Breathe happiness in and let go of unhappiness. That's all there is to it.

When you do this for 10 to 15 minutes, you will be pleasantly surprised at how you will feel afterward!

Drawing for fun

Do you remember when you used to scribble for hours as a child? We all loved drawing silly little pictures when we were younger.

And doodling is not just for kids or artists, so go get a few pens, color pencils, crayons or whatever you have and just draw whatever comes to you for the fun of it. Notice how you get distracted as
your state of mind shifts. On a stressful day, this can be therapeutic!

Acknowledge the less fortunate

The fact that you are reading this article and have access to the web suggests that most likely you are much better off than most people on this planet. It may be hard to believe, but those two things alone mean that you are better off than most people in the world.

Unfortunately, many human beings live in poverty and barely have access to the basics for survival. There are many people who live in pain, hunger and despair. Allow your compassion for them to grow, and acknowledge what you’ve got. Feel grateful and happy for what you have.

These seven simple tips are nothing profound, new or life changing, but when all you need is a quick pick me up these may be just what you need.

Want more quick "pick me up" moments? Watch these two mini movies titled Finding Joy can be Simple and Laughter is an Instant Vacation. They will warm your heart and make you smile!

In conclusion, when you put simple ideas, methods, tools and techniques into action you will be helping yourself into living happily, much quicker than you imagine.

The Four Seasons
by Antonio L. Vivaldi

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