100 Ways To Be Happy
« Previous EntriesThe Courage To Change What You Can
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008Often times we find that we are unhappy with certain aspects of our lives, our selves, our work, or other things. Most people will be unhappy with these things, but will never change them. Why? Because change can be an extremely hard thing to try and consciously make happen. Finding the courage to do so […]
100 Ways To Be Happy - Tip #9
Thursday, July 5th, 2007Start saying “No” and don’t feel guilty about it!
I know that when I take too much on and start taking responsibility, or ‘rescuing’, other people, my happiness quotient takes a nose dive.
Just say ‘No’ to things that encroach on your personal time, your boundaries or that you just plain don’t want to do.
100 Ways To Be Happy - 10 Take a risk
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007You’ll never know what you’re missing out on if you spend your entire life in your comfort zone. Take a step outside your self-imposed limits and boundaries and see what life is really allabout. Don’t let yourself be held back by underachievement. So how do you take that step? Take a small but deliberate risk […]
100 Ways To Be Happy: 11 Decide to have a nice day
Saturday, June 30th, 2007Send your happiness levels sky high by deliberately choosing to have a great day. Adopt a ‘can-do’ attitude and be pro-active, instead of letting others dictate what happens and how you will react. Make a conscious choice about what you will and won’t do. Think about what you can give this wonderful day, rather than […]
100 Ways To Be Happy - 12 Phone A Friend
Friday, June 8th, 2007Friendships are an important part of a balanced life. Set aside some time every week or so to call a friend you haven’t seen for a while, or who lives far away. Taking time to nurture friendships also nurture our souls. friendship is give and take but many people feel bad about […]
100 Ways To Be Happy - 13 Eat Healthy
Friday, June 8th, 2007Take time each week to plan your meals and prepare a shopping list. Make sure you stock up on fresh fish, chicken and turkey - low fat and high protein - and nutritious, low fat, high fibre foods like legumes and beans. Throw in some organic vegetables and fruits, some low fat diary products and […]
100 Ways To Be Happy - 11 Crystals
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007Crystals have been used since ancient times for their spiritual and healing properties. Find some crystals you feel comfortable with and enjoy them in your home and office. Try rose quartz for love, amethyst for it’s cleansing and protective properties, lapis lazuli to promote spirituality and citrine for abundance. Any green crystal such as chrysophase […]
100 Ways To Be Happy - Tip #8
Monday, February 26th, 2007Do something nice for the person who sits next to you at work, even if you don’t like them.
Pop a chocolate onto their keyboard or slip a funny card into their locker.
Make someone else happy today
100 Ways To Be Happy - Tip #7
Thursday, February 22nd, 2007Take a risk!Â
Go to Paris or Istanbul or New York!
Get outside your comfort zone and do something new and different.
100 Ways To Be Happy - Tip #6
Monday, February 19th, 2007I find it stressful to leave things to the last minute. It’s easy to get distracted, caught up in things that are more interesting and fun, but it’s really better to plan ahead and get things done well before time.
You might need to work a bit harder somtimes, or get up earlier, but it’s worth […]