You Are In Charge of Your Choices. You have the right to change your mind or your direction at any time. You don’t need to feel that you owe anyone anything more than you want to give with your free and conscious heart. Anyone who mistreats you, is disrespectful of your wishes, refuses to hear you, and has no intention of changing is trouble with a capital T. Be ready to walk away without fear or guilt, and don’t look back.
Happiness
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Eat Slowly
I come from an Italian family where food was the centerpiece of meals and conversation surrounded it. We argued about politics, relatives, and whether black or green olives were better. It was always fun (most of the time). The talking and gossiping caused us to eat slowly. It’s pretty hard to eat and talk with a meatball in your mouth. Well, eating slowly is a great health tip and when you add good conversation, it’s a feel good hack.
Eat Slowly
This gives your brain the chance to get the signal that you’re full, so you’re less likely to overeat. And if you take it slow, you’re more likely to think about what you’re eating and make sensible, healthy choices.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Seeing Differently
When we aren’t feeling good about our lives, it’s usually because one or two things went wrong; we focus on these things; and we get obsessive to the point of not being able to see the good that is all around us. Yet, little moments of appreciation can make the difference between a good day and a bad one.
Remember a sunrise or sunset.
Appreciate someone.
Do something new.
Take time to count blessings (being grateful)
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Smile More – A Lot More
Turn That Frown Upside Down
You might notice that people more often gravitate to those with a sunnier disposition. However, the actual act of smiling emits serotonin (the happy hormone) and creates a, stimulating, positive environment. While frowning creates negative energy and drives people away.
🌞 Feel Good Hack ~ Rx: A Nap May be the Perfect Prescription
A Nap May Lift Your Mood
If you’re feeling down, try taking a nap to lift your spirits. Napping, or even just resting for an hour without falling asleep, can brighten your outlook. Experts say relaxation that comes from lying down and resting is a mood booster, whether you fall asleep or not.
Feel Good Hack ~ Ditch the Comparisons
Ditch the Comparisons
With social media, we now have a near-constant view into other people’s lives. It is all too easy to compare yourself to these people and wish for their “perfect” lives. But the truth is… it’s not real. Instead of comparing yourself, focus on what you have that makes you happy. Accept that everyone is different, and work on being content with yourself, doing what makes you happy. Suggestions: Unfollow people on social media who trigger these comparison feelings or who make you feel bad about yourself.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ You Deserve It!
Treat yourself to five minutes a day.
Feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed? Make it a habit to treat yourself to five minutes of relaxation a day. This could be a walk around the block at lunchtime, a quick meditation on the train to work or a few minutes of deep breathing at your desk. Make it a point to take at least five minutes for yourself every day, even if you have to set a reminder or schedule it into your calendar. Even just a few minutes can help to lower stress hormones and feel more relaxed. Suggestions: Make a list of a few relaxing things you can do in five minutes and pick one each day.
🍎 Health Hack ~Enjoy a Belly Laugh
Laugh
Yes, laugh! Laughing is coined as the best medicine, as it has shown to boost the immune system, promote heart health, burn calories, ease pain, support mental health, and improve quality of life. Increase humor and laughter by smiling more, thinking positive thoughts, watching funny videos, taking life less seriously, and just flat out being silly!
🍎 Health Hack ~ Practice Mindful Eating
Practice Mindful Eating
The practice of mindful and intuitive eating can naturally keep portion sizes balanced and cultivate a healthy relationship with food. Pay close attention to hunger and satiety cues to recognize if the desire to eat is based on boredom, cravings, or real hunger. And when consuming meals, recognize sensations you may experience, including the flavor, smell, and thoughts present during the time.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ A Happier, Healthier Life
Keys to a Happier, Healthier Life
- Emotional vitality: a sense of enthusiasm, hopefulness engagement.
- Optimism: the perspective that good things will happen, and that one’s actions account for the good things that occur in life.
- Supportive networks of family and friends.
- Being good at ‘self regulations,’ i.e. bouncing back from stressful challenges and knowing that things will eventually look up again; choosing healthy behaviors such as physical activity and eating well; and avoiding risky behaviors such as unsafe sex, drinking alcohol to excess, and regularly overeating.
