Happiness is within your reach....

Happy Monday dolls!! I hope your weekend was magic!! I had a wonderful weekend, Saturday started with some rain showers, but then turned into a magical day of pastel colours in the sky with sunlight streaming through, the rain left a rainbow and I spent some time walking along the water taking in the brisk & energetic cool air. I'm keeping those winter blues away with sweet colours & positive thoughts. I hope your new year has started off greatly & if not, there is no time like now to turn it around & continue on the way you wish too!! Maybe the tips below can help you!?! Have a wonderful Monday dolls, let no one steal the sunshine in your heart!! 

Loves & loves
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Happy Things for a happy life

Show appreciation - be thankful for what you have already more than what you wish to have. Chances are, you'll discover you really do have a lot to be grateful for. Sometimes we realize we have more than we thought, when we stop to think on it, instead of wishing for others have. Look outside yourself, there are millions of people who have next to nothing, but find happiness in the simple things that come their way. 

Express positivity -  Even when things are going in the wrong direction, try and find that silver lining that can bring out something positive from the situation, a lesson learned, a strength gained, a positive attitude can keep a clear mind to help you solve the problem in a better, more fruitful way.

Avoid over thinking & comparing yourself to others - I can drive myself crazy over thinking & more times than others, my first thought, was the right one all along. Just go with the flow & if it doesn't work, try another idea. But, don't get so worked up, it will only cloud your mind & make it more difficult. And never compare yourself to someone else, things in their life might look better than yours from the outside, but you don't know what they've gone through to get to this point. We all have talents & it's a waste not to use them trying to compare to someone else's...we're the giant puzzle of life & every piece is needed to complete it. Comparison is the thief of joy, work to improve, do better, expand & reach. This is your time, not someone else's. You are unique, embrace & cherish that!

Acts of Kindness - Sometimes giving out kindness, gets you kindness in return. When you fill yourself with kindness, you leave no room to worry about things. It creates an on going chain of positivity. And I'm talking about real kindness, where you do something with no thought of receiving something in return, selfless kindness. We live in a world where it's becoming rare for anyone to do anything without expectation. The difference is astounding when you reach out and do something without wanting something back. Help a family member, a neighbour or even someone when your out and about. It'll not only make others feel good, but you'll feel good too. 

Nurture relationships - Spend quality time with family & friends, ask how they are & talk about things going on in your life. And listen as much as you speak. Sometimes we only send a short email or text here & there and then wonder why relationships flutter away. Go out with your loved ones & do something fun together. Time is how relationships flourish and grow.

Let the Negative Go - Whether it be thoughts, actions or people. Negative things have a way of creeping in and bringing us down. What we think, eventually becomes what we believe ourselves to be. It creates a negative cycle that spills out into everything we do. We need to retrain ourselves to think better, positive thoughts turn into positive habits & outlooks. Start each day with a positive thought for the day, repeat it like a mantra to put good vibes into your mind. Even if things don't go right in the day, react positively, don't make it worse through negative thoughts, do your best & be proud of that. Life isn't always flowers & sunshine, but it can have more of those moments when you let the negatives be what they are, learn from them and move on!

Savour the little joys in life - Good books, favourite foods, flowers, a note from a loved one, great movies, trees, rainbows after rain, the list could go on and on, when you start noticing the little things around, you start realizing there is so much more in this life that brings happiness. Dwell on the good things, let the bad go.

Set goals & commit to them - This is why resolutions sometimes never work, we set goals and then we give up on them, either we get lazy or we find them too hard & back down. Be realistic in your goal setting, don't go crazy & put down something that needs years to do. Sometimes starting off with small goals, lead to the bigger ones you want to reach for. And don't be hard on yourself if things work out differently than you planned, opportunity is everywhere. It isn't how many times you get knocked over, it's the getting back up & carrying on that determines how far you'll go!

Recognize things bigger than yourself - this can be through beliefs, getting in touch with nature, space, the stars. Some people live in a self-centered world, but there is so much more to this life than our backyards. Different cultures, people, history all over the world waiting to be discovered. Our lives are so fragile, they can come & go in a blink of an eye...live it in a way that's worth being remembered for!

Take care of your body - eat healthy, get enough rest, take a break from the electronics and venture outside for fresh air when you can. Exercise & remember size means nothing, being healthy for your specific age & height is what matters. Bodies are like machines and need nourishment and love to function at their best inside & out! And remember to speak kindly of yourself as well - everyone of us is deserving of love & care! If you can't accept yourself as you are, you'll never be happy with anything you do or size you are. Having a healthy & positive acceptance of yourself is what matters most. Forget what the world says - you are the captain of your ship..so to speak. The world is the stage & this is your time to shine!

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{Images found via pinterest, except 12 & 14, made by me}

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