Day 22:.       Do something unpredictable. It so easy to get stuck in the day to day rountine and never try new things.  However, a life like that is boring and offers me no chance to explore.  You see I know … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 22

Day 21.       Call an elder in your family…listen to some of their stories about happiness We take for granted what time has taught us.  So could you imagine what some of the elders in our families or community could tell … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 21

Day 20:  Put your favorite song on and Dance!  I mean dance like no one is watching! Day 20 of the happiness challenge is going to be real simple!  I am going to turn up my favorite song and dance … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 20

Day 19       Hold game night at your house. I love having a get together with friends.  I enjoy keeping it simple as well; meaning I don’t want to spend a whole lot and I don’t want to … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 19

Day 18:  Watch your favorite comedy! I love a good movie in general.  I mean I will watch dramas, mystery, comedy and even some horror.  So when I am in the mood to just be happy and laugh; I love … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 18

Day 17:  Call a friend and talk about a funny story you share in common! Every Tuesday or Thursday I speak to one of my girlfriends from college.  We spend a lot of our conversation talking about the present state … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 17

Day 16       Make a new friend! Making friends is a process.  But it starts with the intent to be open to someone new in your life. Today I will be open to making friends.  Therefore, I will speak to those who smile at me, I will ask someone sincerely how their day is going and finally I will open up about myself in a way that meets my emotional boundaries.   Happiness in Action Smile at strangers.  You never know if it will start a conversation. Speak sincerely with someone you think could possibly be a good … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 16

Day 15:  Take a walk! Walking is another simple but powerful step towards being happy.  As a writer this is extremely important to me.  It is where I get some of my best ideas.  I’m sure I was walking when … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 15

Day 14:  Give someone a hug! Another simple one!  People take for granted what touch means to people.  As a person that works with people I know and respect how touch can be a negative for some.  However, I have … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 14

Day 13:  Take a moment to breathe This seems so simple.  However, most people don’t take a moment to breathe. As a therapist I teach people the benefits of breathing.  I know that mindful breathing can be relaxing, increase self- … Continue reading 30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 13