🌟 5 ways to be happier

Hey Flawsome human,

Happy Wednesday, we’ve made it halfway through the week. 😎

Everyone wants to live a happier life.

But what exactly does this mean? And how exactly does one achieve this ‘happiness’ everyone speaks of?

It’s not complicated and there’s no secret code to unlock this door.

Here’s a few things you can do in your day to get you feelin’ happier.

😊How to get those happy vibes going😊

1️⃣ Practice gratitude: Take 5 minutes every morning to just express gratitude. It can be small (like the coffee you’re gonna have after you wake up) or can be big. Think it, write it, speak it - anything works. How does this make you happier? Well, there’s been countless studies done that show regularly expressing gratitude improves a person’s mood. People who are grateful live happier lives.

Focus on the things you have, not the things you don’t. Glass half full situation, y’know?

2️⃣ Find a hobby/activity you enjoy: It can be riding a bike, playing an instrument, or simply doodling in a colouring book. Something that makes you feel good. It’s important to remember that not everything has to be ‘productive.’ I used to think hobbies were a waste of time, but this is a way for us to recharge and bring in those feel-good hormones. For me, this looks like yoga classes or baking.

This is your sign to take up a new hobby (or try something new) if you don’t currently do this.

3️⃣ Move your body: any way you like. On a bike, on a hike, on grass, in a yoga class… 😉 Movement is so good for us - not only our physical body, but our mind as well. And finding something that you enjoy doing is key.

4️⃣ Maintain & build relationships: spend time with the people in your life. Friends, family - strong social connections have been proven to boost our mood. Sometimes we let things slip through the cracks (and by things I mean relationships). Life can get busy, and it happens.

But… send a text, check in with an old friend, or maybe DM someone new and make a new connection.

5️⃣ Meditate: Take 5-10 minutes a day to just totally disconnect. Meditating isn’t sitting cross-legged in complete silence (well, it can be if you like) and it can look different for everyone.

Maybe it’s going for a walk by the lake with no music/distractions and be alone with your thoughts. Maybe it’s taking a few minutes before bed to just be present with yourself.

Humans are always stimulated. Try stripping all of that away and see how it feels.

When we’re happier, we show up better in the world.

Happiness is contagious (and the only thing a person wants to catch🤧😉).

Try adding in 1 of these things and see how you’re feeling.

Stay flawsome,

-Erica

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