Don't Worry, Be Happy
Life today can be quite stressful at times and with
depression rates in the UK rising rapidly, it is even
more important to consider ways that we can avoid
unnecessary worry and start concentrating on being
happier instead!
Studies have shown that happier people do in fact live
longer that those who are depressed and despite being
richer as a nation than we ever have been, having more
money was not necessarily linked to our happiness!
So with
happiness being so important for longevity and quality
of life, here are some tips to help put those worries
aside and start enjoying your life more...
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Spend
time with people you love - whether close family or
special friends, having close relationships with
people is an important element for increasing our
happiness. Even when life is hectic, it is
important to make some social time that you enjoy.
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Take
some time to think about your goals - goal setting
plays a big part in our sense of wellbeing and helps
us feel like we have a plan to achieve the
things that we want in life. These don't have
to be big goals - setting goals that are small and achievable
has just
as big an impact.
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Keep a
gratitude journal - focusing on the things we are
grateful for keeps us focussed on the positive
things in life. Buy yourself a small note book
and write 5-10 things each day that you are grateful
to have in your life.
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Treat
yourself regularly - make yourself a priority and
stop being last on your list. Whether it's
putting your feet up with a great magazine, a long
hot bath or a more extravagant treat, your wellbeing
deserves your attention as a priority.
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Sort out
your finances - we don't necessarily need a lot of
money to be happy but we do need to avoid worrying
about when we have. If you have lots of debt,
credit cards or are always overdrawn, this can be a
constant drain. Put a plan in place to get
yourself back on track to benefit both your
happiness and health.
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Stay in
the present - in my blog, I wrote about
Destination Addiction - a big drain on your
happiness levels because you are always waiting for
a point in the future when you can be happy!
Start living in the present and enjoying the moment
because tomorrow never comes!
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Stay
healthy - eating well and exercising regularly will
do wonders for lifting your mood and keeping the
blues at bay.
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Don't be
afraid to get help - if you are feeling down, it
will help so much to share this with someone who is
supportive.
Useful
Resources:
Personal Power for
women
Isn't it
time you put yourself first?
Personal Power for
women is a powerful 6 week course to help you clear your
baggage and dramatically reclaim your life.
50 Ways to Build Self Esteem
A
step-by-step plan for happiness and fulfilment.
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