Everyday stress negatively affects our health and appearance, but few people can avoid it. We have become accustomed to stressful environments as a new pattern of life. But what if you don’t want to put up with its consequences? A change of scenery would naturally offer, claiming that a consistently good mood comes with it. But the magic of a fulfilling life lies elsewhere. In good habits. Let’s take a look at five habits that happy people cultivate.
1. Morning rituals
The morning makes the rest of the day, give yourself enough time to wake up in the morning and take at least a small moment for yourself. Start with a nice stretch, thinking about how the day should be, deep breaths to properly oxygenate your body and a good dose of hydration. Leave your phone off at all times and focus your attention inward, not outward, for the first few moments after waking.
Just 10 minutes of mindful time with yourself is enough to get the psyche off to a good start and establish a sense of contentment. No need to have a schedule or check off a list. Get in tune with yourself and choose to indulge in a lazy morning with a slow wake-up or exercise from the start of the day. Every body is different, but every body needs the same thing – to be noticed.
2. Give a smile
“Smile at everyone – no matter who they are – and this will help you develop a greater love for everyone,” Mother Teresa used to say. Follow this motto every day and see what it does to your emotions. For example, did you know that even a fake smile has the same benefits as a real one? Not only does it make those around you happy, but you can benefit from it as well. Give it to yourself when you’re feeling down and you’ll feel better in no time.
Give it to a stranger and watch the ice melt between you. In 90% of cases, you will even get your smile back. Why; Smiling has an automatic association in the brain – happiness. Plus, it’s highly contagious. The more you smile, the more you should smile.
3. Meet your family for a meal
No matter how hard the day is, it’s important to end it with the people closest to you. The yes you all sit together around the table it helps strengthen family ties, establish a sense of belonging, educate empathy and create a relaxed social atmosphere. No matter the circumstances or the amount of responsibilities, you, your family and loved ones should always come first.
Obligations can wait, but relationships need regular investment to make them work. The more harmonious the environment you create in your home, the better you will feel inside. Work for family well-being every day starting with small steps of improvement and let them grow into a beautiful palace.
4. Get your routine right
Most people disconnect from their inner needs during a hectic day and “go into autopilot” in order to survive. It may work for a while, but after a while one feels overwhelmed, frustrated, unsatisfied. But how does one keep up with the demanding schedule and self-fulfillment? Simply set two-hour blocks of work with regular breaks, during which you can eat a snack, stretch, meditate or listen to a song. In short, whatever makes you happy
The important thing is to change activities and allow your brain to relax for a while. Then you’ll sail into the next block refreshed and more productive. Eight-hour shifts “on the leg” are a waste, it is impossible to keep the brain fully focused all the time, and therefore it does not make sense to force it to do so.
However, we have come to take most things in life for granted and lack proper perspective. But once you allow yourself to stop a few times a day, fulfill your inner desires, or thank yourself internally for whatever you can remember in that moment, you will leave for the next phase with a much greater level of satisfaction and gratitude .
Pay attention once a day to simply practicing gratitude through journaling. Write down everything you want to appreciate in your life. Warm clothes, a roof over your head, your eyesight, your health, your family, your friends, your favorite chocolate, an enjoyable (though sometimes perhaps demanding) job. Give thanks for the little things and the big things and see what miracles begin to happen.
5. Organization of mental cleansing
Neglecting psychological hygiene is also a big part of your mental discomfort. Simply scheduling work blocks that include your favorite coffee, a walk, meditation, reading or a good rest is not enough. Your schedule should also be interspersed with hobbies, contact with nature, regular exercise, meeting friends or deepening your self-awareness.
An endless list of to-dos only distracts you from them and deepens your sense of frustration. Learn to say no, become a meter of the assignment and review every day how you did and if there is anything you could improve. Remember that the first person you have to make happy, so that you can continue to give happiness, is yourself.
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