Remember that happiness is an inside job. That means that no one but you can really make you happy, even though it may not feel that way. When I see a smile on the face of someone I care about, it makes me happy, especially if I helped put it there. Maybe it is an inside job after all.
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Feel Good Hack ~ Step Back & Look at the Big Picture
Look at the big picture. Most of the things that prevent us from feeling happy are day-to-day life issues. Once in a while, you go through something that makes the little things seem inconsequential, and this is when you need to remember that life is still going on, and whatever the issue is, it will end. Look at your life as a whole—not just the bad parts.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Trust Your Inner Voice
Trust your gut. When we go against our instincts, and it backfires, we usually feel sad. Follow your intuition and let it guide you toward people and things that will make your life just a tiny bit better. Day by day, your happiness will grow.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Somebody Needs YOU!
Cultivate kindness. People who volunteer or simply care for others on a consistent basis seem to be happier and less depressed. Although “caring” can involve volunteering as part of an organized group or club, it can be as simple as reaching out to a colleague or classmate who looks lonely or is struggling with an issue.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Close Friends Make Us Happier
Express your heart. People who have one or more close friendships are happier. It doesn’t seem to matter if we have a large network of close relationships or not. What seems to make a difference is if and how often we cooperate in activities and share our personal feelings with a friend or relative. “Active-constructive responding,” which is the ability to express genuine interest in what people say, and respond in encouraging ways, is a powerful way to enrich relationships and cultivate positive emotions.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ What Do You See?
Stay Positive.
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 a Spiritual Connection.
Spend time on “that which gives your life meaning and purpose.”This could be your religious beliefs, enjoying nature, or sharing moments with loved ones. “If we get up in the morning excited about something that gives us meaning and self-purpose, our bodies do all they can to heal,” he says.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ You Deserve a Break
Take a quick walk every hour, on the hour, while you’re at work.
Your brain needs a break from your computer, and your body needs a break from sitting at your desk. Achieve both simultaneously by taking a quick walk — five to 10 minutes — every hour, on the hour, during the workday.
It’ll energize you even more than a sugary snack, all without the crash.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Power is in the Present Moment
Being present is more than just a physical act. It also relates to your ability to be present mentally and emotionally. Psychologist, author and breast cancer survivor Paulette Sherman, Psy.D., says that to be present, you need to make the distinction of whether your thoughts are in the past, present or future and bring them back into the moment. “The majority of negative thoughts are about the past and future, which can’t be addressed,” she says. “The point of power is the present, so try to address what is in front of you in the most adaptive, constructive way.”
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Make Time To Talk
Connecting Is A Great Way to Life Your Spirits
Whether you’re baring your soul or just discussing the weather, talking with others can make you feel more connected and involved. Even striking up a group chat with your friends is a great way to feel less alone.
If you need professional support, there are free hotlines you can call like the National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline. Hate talking on the phone? You can also send a message to the Crisis Text Line, which provides support from highly trained counselors for no fee.
🤗 Feel Good Hack ~ Hugs Are a Feel Good Thing
Give Yourself a Hug
You know those warm fuzzies you feel when you get a hug from a pal? You actually trigger that same release of oxytocin and reduction of cortisol in yourself via touch. Expert in the field of self-compassion Kristin Neff says squeezing, stroking, or rocking your body when you’re nervous can effectively tap into feel-good sensations—excellent for when your self-confidence is faltering before a presentation.
