You Give What You Have!

1. Love Yourself:“You always hurt the one you love.” A memorable line from a classic love song. The fact of the matter is, though, that it is probably true in more ways than one. Sometimes hurting another person is inevitable; however, often times we will actually hurt ourselves even more by not loving ourselves in the right way. What does that mean? You have to take care of yourself first.

2. Learn to Relax: Take care of your mind and body. Eat right. Food should be seen as a necessity, not a reward or punishment. Google “super foods” and find out about everyday foods that are good for your mind and body. For example, did you know carrots are great for your eyesight?

3. Stay Active: Again, it’s about fueling your mind and your body. Just 10 minutes of some kind of activity in the morning can get your blood flowing and get your day off to a good start. This is about you feeling good and feeling alive and ready to take on the world. And that joy will attract others, no doubt!

4. Spend Some Quality 'Alone Time': Sometimes your body and brain need a moment to refuel. Smell the roses. Take a deep breath and suck in some good air and sunshine!

5.Stay connected. Don’t neglect friends and family, especially those who tend to support you, listen to you when you need an ear and encourage you. You need that feeling of belonging and that knowledge that there are people who’ve got your back.

6. Be thankful. Take the time to revel in the joy of an accomplishment, big or small. Give credit where credit is due. That can be so freeing… to acknowledge the little things as well as the big things. It will make you feel good!

7.Don’t let negative thoughts or emotions linger: It’s OK to acknowledge them, but then you must let them go. You can do that by taking a walk, calling someone who always seems to make you laugh… in other words, flip the script.

8.Finally, Have fun. Sure you should work hard, but you also need to play hard. Treat yourself to a funny movie, sing in the shower… do things that make you smile and laugh. People will wonder, “Why is this person so happy all the time?” And guess what? People will want to be around you.

Exude positive energy. Love yourself!

Indeed, happiness is contagious!