““Dare to love yourself
as if you were a rainbow
with gold at both ends.”
Abjahani
Tag: family stress
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Being Positive is Contagious – Pass it On
The same event can happen to two people, and one views it as a positive and one views it as a negative. So try to see the good side of the things and people around you; it can help you stay free of anxiety and depression
Make Being Positive a Way of Life – You Can Do It!
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Springtime is Gardening Time
I’ll plant two patio tomato plants to go with my herb garden. A homegrown tomato, delicious
Gardening
Get out there and get your hands in the dirt. Gardening makes your brain release mood-boosting chemicals that can help calm your anxiety. Plus, you’ll get some exercise and spend time outdoors, both of which can be good for you, too. If you don’t have your own dirt patch, call a local community garden — they’ll be happy for the help.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ It’s Back to Nature
The Great Outdoors
Even a plant in the room, or pictures of nature, can make you feel less anxious, angry, or stressed. But it’s better if you get out there. You’ll give your mood a boost, and it can lower your blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and stress hormones, which all go up when you’re anxious.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Send Your Inner Critic Packing
Challenge Your Inner Critic
You know that inner voice that loves to point out everything that isn’t so great? Try to notice when it takes control of your mood. Sometimes it has a good point and is letting you know about something that needs your attention. But other times, it’s wrong, or it makes things seem worse than they are. Ask yourself, “Is this true?”
Be Kind to Yourself – You’re AOK!
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Start Counting
Count Your Blessings
Write down everything that’s good in your life. When you make an effort to look on the bright side, it helps you stay focused on the positive.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Go On ~ Make a Friend
Make New Friends
It makes you feel good to spend time with people who care about you. So be open to new relationships, whether it’s someone you meet at the office, gym, church, or park. But be sure to maintain those lifelong connections, too. Studies show the more connected you are, the happier you are.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Promise Yourself
“Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing
can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
to every person you meet.
~ Christian D. Larsen
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Kick it Up a Notch
Put Some Pep in Your Step
Scientists say walking tall with swinging arms helps you feel more positive. Even if you’re not feeling happy, a spirited stroll can help you fake it till you make it.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Forgiveness Works
Holding a grudge will harm you more than the person you’re holding it against. Ask yourself, “What would it take for me to let go of the past?” and notice how you feel when you let go of your anger for a few seconds. Focus instead on a bright future and you’ll feel better for it.
