Hey people, I have a question: “What do you do to make yourself happy?” And I am not saying in general to feel happy about your life or job or relationship, I am just asking about small stuff that makes you feel good in those miserable moments. Because we are not allowed to feel depressed all the time. That’s not the reason we are here. We are meant to do great things and help and inspire others.
Imagine the whole world is one big machine*. Have you ever seen a machine with extra parts? No – not a single machine comes with extra parts. So if you are part of this world you can’t be an extra part. You just can’t. You need to figure out what is your thing that you are good at and makes you happy and just do it!
Yes we all have these moments when we feel like shit and we want to die. But you know what – you cannot simply put yourself the title “pessimist” and continue this existence. Why you can’t? Because you are not given 2-3 lives so that you can waste one. And by being constantly miserable and unhappy you are wasting the lives of your loved ones too. So if not for yourself, do it for them as everybody deserves at least a little happiness.
There must be one thing that you enjoy? Well do it! If you can’t think of even one simple pleasant thing, we would give you our list, maybe you can borrow an activity or two:
1. Sport – if you are a hyper person with energy that you can’t exhaust during the day try boxing, surfing, climbing, running. Whatever it is just do it to focus that energy on something healthy for your body and then your mind will feel good too. If you are the opposite – no energy and desire for activities try yoga and meditation – it will give you a complete relaxation and ease of mind. There is no way to not feel great afterwards. Sport does help and is addictive – just need to try it a couple times.
2. Travel – there is nothing that can put me into mood more than planning a travel or vacation. I basically live from one travel to another. That doesn’t mean that it has to be a fancy vacation in Mexico for 10 days all inclusive. You can plan a getaway to the next city. As long as you actually GET AWAY from home, all the troubles and visit a new place. Thus when you are back you will be re-freshen and will have energy to deal with the tough situations.
3. Learn to enjoy the little things. At exactly 3.30 pm there is this sun ray coming from the window and landing right in my face. Every day that makes me smile. Love the sun, enjoy the nice weather, stay away from the A/C and drive with all your windows down and the music loud. Buy yourself a blossom plant and take care of it. Bake a cake for your family. Take the dog and go for a long walk to clear your mind. Set an appointment for a haircut. Make another one for a massage. Next month go for a pedi or facial. Take care of yourself and you will feel so much better.
4. Shopping – are you crazy about shoes? Just go right now and buy you another pair. Screw the money – you will make more tomorrow. And wear your new clothes and shoes. Don’t keep them for special occasions. Every day is special as it is the only one we have. Wear heels to work. Put some fancy underwear under the boring suit. Get the jewelry out of the closet and wear it. Do every single thing that makes you feel pretty and satisfied about yourself. Put on makeup and bright nail polish. Walk with your head up, straight back and gaze front, not down. Like our Pilates teacher says: “Push up with your feet, grow tall through your crown!”
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Have a happy weekend.
*From the movie “Hugo” which we highly recommend