Aren’t you keen on always smiling and being cheerful? You deserve a happy life,.. yet sometimes things don’t go your way. While you can’t control your life to 100 %, you can, however, work on making things more pleasurable for yourself. Spend time on these activities…
I’m a blogger sharing tips on life, self-improvement, and self-care. In this blog post, I’ll list 22 activities that will make you jolly:
1. Cardio
Physical exercise is a great way to stay fit. It also stimulates your happiness hormones.
2. Proper sleep
Make sure you get enough sleep of around 8 hours daily. Poor sleep affects your concentration and could lead to a bad mood.
3. Nutrition
While not an activity in itself, do ensure a daily healthy/balanced diet with plenty of water. Avoid excessive intake of caffeine, alcohol and sugary foods.
4. Yoga
Yoga brings holistic benefits. It relaxes your mind and is conducive to good emotional health.
5. Laughter therapy
Originally from yoga practice, this activity induces happiness and well-being. Practice on your own, or better still, join a local group.
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6. Meditation
Meditate to calm down, relax and feel serene. With the hustle and bustle of daily life, take the time to focus on your self-care.
7. Mindfulness
Practice mindfulness daily. Find happiness in small things, such as enjoying your cup of coffee. Live mindfully for the better!
8. Journaling
Keep a journal to express your feelings. Gratitude journaling helps you to focus on what you already have.
9. Affirmations
Repeat affirmations every morning to duly believe in yourself. Your true value is immense! Become the best version of yourself.
10. Celebrate success
Achieve your set goals. This gives you satisfaction for all your hard work and patience.
11. Sunshine
Take a morning walk in your garden… Exposure to sun rays helps fight against winter blues.
12. Hobbies
Find and practice the right hobbies for yourself. It helps you to enjoy and feel complete.
13. Blog
Express yourself through blogging. You’ll learn more about your chosen topic and also make friends in the process.
14. Poetry
If you enjoy writing poems, then do so… It’s an incredible way to communicate your emotions. You may instead prefer to read the work of other people if writing isn’t your thing.
15. Songs
Sing your favourite songs to relive precious moments. To feel cheerful, prefer happy ones!
16. Music
Play instruments yourself or listen to your favourite musicians. If you’re great at it, then why not take it up professionally or start a side-hustle?
17. Dance
Join dancing classes, go to the nightclub or make yourself happy at home. You can even dance all by yourself, in your pyjamas… it’s fun!
18. Arts/crafts
From drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery… you have a wealth of activities to choose from!
19. Shopping
This is known to help against stress (especially for ladies). However, do consider your budget. You could prefer to window shop, compare quality and price, and then make a purchase.
20. Volunteering
Help out at your local community, church or other religious institutions. Joining a Non-Governmental Organisation to support a cause that you genuinely believe in, will give you satisfaction.
21. Get-together
Meet family and friends. One of the most precious ways of experiencing joyfulness is rejoicing with close ones!
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22. Hugs
Hugs are a special way to communicate affection. When truthful, it gives loads of comfort and reassurance.
More activities…
Think of the things that make you smile wholeheartedly… Everyone’s different, so you may want to add on to my list by finding some of your own. Practice daily/regularly and feel the difference!
Conclusion
Choose happiness and embrace the right activities that are conducive to it. You won’t regret doing so! Do you have any tips to share? Please do so. Thank you!!
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Really motivating
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Thanks & have a great day!
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Good points to read and think and then follow to succeed
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Thank you!
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Great points here, very nice work.
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Thanks Leonard!
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These are some great ideas. I want to do them all but its not possible so one at a time. Thanks for sharing
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My pleasure!
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This is a great, it looks easy but really hard to do. But I will try follow this list one at a time. Starting with exercise and meditation.
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Thanks Alvin! You might prefer to focus on a few only & may also find some of your own.
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All those activities are great. I am still trying to improve my sleeping habit which is so important for my health.
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Thanks Marjie!
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So true. It’s hard to do these what with work and life but they should definitely be part of our lifestyle. I need to resume yoga and cardio.
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You’re so right.. it’s a lifestyle!
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Great ideas here! This time of year is always hard, I find my mental health takes a real battering. I will try some of these!
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Thanks Laura!
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This is a great list and I can understand that many will affect how we feel. I’m struggling to get enough sleep at the moment, I may be a bit stressed. I’m hoping this passes soon as I’m struggling to get through the days now. I’m quite a happy person though so don’t do bad moods often.
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Thanks for stopping by, Melanie!
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I need more laughter in my life. These are all great I am working on mindfulness and some meditation too.
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Thanks Joan!
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I need more laughter in my life, these are great and mindfulness is something I need to improve on and keep up with my meditation too.
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I have always said laughter is the best medicine, there are some great tips here as well x
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Thank you!
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Laughter therapy and meditation are just so powerful! I engage in those consciously and it helps me maintain a good level of happiness. Some even call me the comedian around!
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Thanks for stopping by, Dalene!
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Thanks for this post, Sharvi. Love laughter therapy! We used to play a game with friends in high school where each person put her head on the stomach of another around a circle. Within minutes we’d all be laughing. May reinstate that with friends now! -Rebecca
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My pleasure, Rebecca. Thanks for stopping by!
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You always make a creative post through items/lists! Well done article, Sharvina.
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Thanks so much, Aj!
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My pleasure, Sharvina 😀
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Excellent post very thoughtful ideas .Regards.
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Thank you!
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Great activities and great post. Thank you!
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My pleasure, Michelle!
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