Happiness is an elusive trait that everyone seems to be after, but no one has a single solution on how to attain it—in part because happiness is perceived differently by each individual. However, there is more to consider when you are trying to create your own happiness and live with a smile on your face. Instead of tackling happiness as a large, singular goal, you can feel happier every day with simple techniques to bring you more joy.
Spend time with friends
People are social creatures, so embrace your desire to interact with others by making more time for your close friends and family. Even taking a short walk with a good friend every day can remind you of the more simple joys in life and help you let go of negative feelings and have an attitude of gratitude.
Do more of what you love
A great start in tapping into your bliss is taking note of the activities that help to make you smile. If you find that you love to prepare dinner for your family, try incorporating more cooking into your routine. If painting makes you feel happy, calm and at peace, then make sure to schedule time to enjoy this magical time. If singing along to your favorite tunes puts a smile on your face then sing everyday in the car on your way to work.
Relax with a bath
Relaxation is important to your happiness, because stress releases hormones that trigger emotions of anger or sadness. A warm bath with scented oils can ease your mind and relax your body so that you feel revitalized and ready to get back to your day or prepare you for a restful night of soothing sleep.
Start a garden
Give yourself a healthy dose of sunshine each day by starting a small garden to grow food or flowers in your home. The plants you grow will brighten up your environment, and the time spent outside can help you center yourself and experience with appreciation in the little things like the sound of birds chirping or the sight of a breathtaking sunset.
Savor your food
Meal times are another great part of the day to stimulate your positive emotions; eating actually triggers pleasure signals in the brain. When you take the time to savor each bite of your meals, you can enhance these pleasing feelings. This is particularly true if you prepare your own food from items you have grown in your garden and are eating fresh organic foods.
At Optimum Health Institute , we believe that happiness can be created with habits like these in addition to those that you will learn through our holistic healing program. This program is held over three week-long sessions, that may be taken independently or consecutively. To learn more, call OHI today at (800) 993-4325 or visit our website .
