How to nurture happiness

Are you happy? It may not seem like something that’s important to you, but happiness actually has many benefits.

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Benefits of happiness

Feelings of optimism and positivity are good for you. Here are some of the benefits of happiness:

• You have an open mind to possibilities

• You have better problem solving abilities

• Happy people tend to surround themselves with other positive people

• It protects your health. You’ll have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, lower blood pressure, and better sleep 

• It helps you to maintain a healthy body weight. You eat things that make you feel good and enjoy the feelings that exercise brings to your body

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How to nurture happiness

That sounds great, you say, but how do I become a happy person. You can actually nurture those happy feelings every day. Here are some ways. For more ways check out this article by  Marc and Angel Chernoff.

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• Smile. Putting a smile on your face actually makes you feel better.

• Put your favourite feel good quote on a sticky note on your mirror or on your computer monitor.

• Start a gratitude journal. Writing down what you are grateful for helps you to appreciate what is good in your life

• Exercise. But choose something you like to do. If you like to dance, then try a dance class or just dance around the kitchen while making dinner. If you like the feeling of power you have when lifting weights, do that instead.

• Be nice to someone. Even if it’s just having a friendly conversation at the grocery store checkout, or holding the door for someone you’ll experience feelings of warmth.

• Get some sunshine. Sunshine is an instant mood lifter.

• Create a calm and peaceful space in your home.

• Stop procrastinating. You’ll feel like a weight is lifted once you finally do the thing you’ve been putting off

• Stop self destructive habits. If you smoke, drink excessive alcohol or eat unhealthy foods these habits can prevent you from feeling happy.

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How can I help?

Positivity is an important step when you are trying to lose weight. I can help you eliminate your negative habits and provide you with a nutrition plan that will help you lose weight and  feel great.

Book a free nutrition assessment to find out how you can work with me.

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