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| | --- Reply above this line to comment on this post --- Being happy seems like such an elusive goal, yet one that’s shared by many people. Plenty of things appear to offer happiness, but they tend to be the same things that are always just out of reach, leaving us more frustrated than when we started. If a small dose of happiness is what you’re after, though, Gretchen Rubin at Real Simple has some quick fixes that can add up to big changes when finding happiness finally becomes a healthy habit. 1. Raise your activity level to pump up your energy. If you're on the phone, stand up and pace. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Put more energy into your voice. Take a brisk 10-minute walk. Even better... 2. Take a walk outside. Research suggests that light stimulates brain chemicals that improve mood. For an extra boost, get your sunlight first thing in the morning. 3. Reach out. Send an e-mail to a friend you haven't seen in a while, or reach out to someone new. Having close bonds with other people is one of the most important keys to happiness. When you act in a friendly way, not only will others feel more friendly toward you, but you'll also strengthen your feelings of friendliness for other people. Full story at Real Simple. Happy is healthy. Photo credit: Fotolia | | | |
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