- Smile at everyone you meet.
- Write down at least two things that you are grateful for today.
- Do something physical. (Get rid of the excuses. My friend who works out regularly will be running three miles, while my aunt who has had a stroke, will be sitting in a chair doing her foot exercises. One is not more difficult than the other. They both will be pushing themselves appropriately. What can you do?)
- Drink plenty of water.
- Do something nice for someone else. (This does not have to be time-consuming. Sometimes it does not take a whole lot of effort to improve someone else’s day.)
- Plan something that you will look forward to doing. (An evening walk, a dinner out, a vacation.)
- Set and accomplish a goal. (Yes, accomplishing this list definitely counts.)
- When you become upset or frustrated, remember that whatever it is that is bothering you, may not matter next year, next month, or even tomorrow.
- Pray
- Take at least fifteen minutes to do something that you find relaxing. (Observing nature, talking a walk, meditating, taking a warm bath, listening to music….)
Let go of bitterness today and let life in.
If you cannot do all, do some. If you cannot do some, do just one passionately.
Love it! I could not agree more.
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I’m definitely going to use this list today!
Thank you, Shelly. Have a great day:)
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Always happy to see another post from you, Kristin! Thanks for the great ideas; simple and practical…
Thanks, Todd!
Love this. Re-posting it.
Thanks, Brian. Yes- especially #9! Have a wonderful day!
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Some good advice here…especially #9!
I love your list and approve! I remember recommending the second item (writing things down) to a person who was very negative and down on everything. “Write down even one good thing that happened today.” She didn’t. But at least she wrote all the things that were bothering her and she worked it out from there. I still prefer writing down the good things, and I know it helps. Great list, Kristin! Very positive.
Anneli-
Thank you for your comments. I really believe that writing down the positive things that happen each day, no matter how small, can be beneficial to your health. It is so easy to get stuck on what isn’t going well rather than what is- As always, I enjoy reading your comments.
Thanks for the boost Kristin, I’m shooting for 10!
Way to go, Tina!
Love this!
Thanks, Hanna. Have a terrific day!
Thanks so much. I needed these.
You are welcome
Terrific post Kristin…
Thanks, David. Enjoy your weekend!
Wonderful! Kristin, I reblogged this on my blog, everyone needs this!
…… I am also practicing thankfulness,
I read today,
If you woke up tomorrow with all you had thanked God for today,
what would you have?
Thought this tied in so well with your blog!
Thanks for supporting Teachsafety
Thank you for sharing this and adding your wonderful insight!
This is great and something to read over and over. (and I always tell my kids that a smile is a gift!)
Yes, Barbara. I need to read it over and over, too. Thank you for your comments.
This is so true, let’s not forget it. We should have it among the list of things to do everyday.
Yes. Thank you for commenting, Valentina. Enjoy your day!
Thank you so much for sharing these ways. I will surely try to adopt these to make my day good.!!!!
Great! Thank you for commenting.
Thank you! This is a great list! I’d like to print it out and put it up on my wall : D
Thank you for stopping by my blog.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Incredible article…Thanks for such precious tips..
You are so welcome!
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As always Sloan, thank you for sharing this with your readers. xoxo
As always, it is my pleasure! Love & Light
, S