25 Aug 10 ways to find happiness by doing something!
If your mum told you "it's the thought that counts" she was only half right; because actions speak louder than words!
Thoughts and intentions are, without a doubt, important, but so too are actions. In fact more often than not when it comes to happiness, those who're happier tend to be more likely to be "do-ers". Obviously, happy people think about things but that's not all they do; they then translate those thoughts into positive and constructive actions which then…brings about happiness by increasing their chances of living a good life.
So today, (at the risk of seeming to contradict yesterday's post) it's my pleasure to bring you "10 Ways to Find Happiness by doing Something":
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Do something, anything…action is more likely to boost mood than inaction
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Break what you want to do down into small, achievable chunks; so when you do something just do it it in bite sized bits
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Work towards a meaningful goal; achievement is a powerful source of happiness and wellbeing
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Engage in some form of purposeful action, something that will create meaning for you and/or for others
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Do some exercise or any form of healthy activity
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Meditate or relax (you can do something without necessarily moving!)
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Practice a random act of kindness; do something good to or for someone else
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Practice a talent or skill to build mastery and confidence; there's nothing like getting better at something to bring about positive emotions
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Play and have fun
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If in doubt, call a friend and ask for some suggestions!
So there it is, 10 ways to find happiness by doing something. So of you go…do something now!
PS: after you've gone off and done something let us know how you went and how much happiness you experienced by posting on our Facebook Page HERE. Thanks in advance : )