Let’s face it! We all have bad days. You know, days that you simply want to stay in bed and do nothing. Slowly but surely, reality sets in… The alarm goes off and it’s time to get up and get back to the daily grind. Though we are all entitled to a bad day, or two, there are a few healthy habits that can prevent these bad days from taking over our lives.
Lately, I’ve had some time to reflect/observe women that I admire and respect. I’ve come to realize that happiness doesn’t just happen, it’s a choice you make… A daily choice, you wake up and choose joy! Each and every day…
There are a few ways to choose happiness and prevent you from feeling like you’re in the dumps, here are 5 habits of a happy woman:
- Happy women deal with their emotions.
Dealing with your emotions doesn’t mean sulking nor suppressing. Though setbacks come your way, happy healthy women know how to feel, deal and then let it be. Certain situations call for damage control, while others simple are what they are. Happy women don’t run away from feeling, instead, they deal with their pain, sorrow, or stress. And, it is because they’ve dealt and coped with their feelings (in a healthy manner, or with a counselor) that they are able to bounce back.
- Happy women count their blessings, not their burdens.
Be thankful for what you have and you’ll find yourself complaining less and appreciating more. Negativity drains, while positivity and a grateful spirit fills the heart with joy.
“…When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” – Johnson Oatman Jr.
- Happy women thrive in community with other women.
As women, we are genetically-hard wired for relationships and friendships. According to a UCLA study on friendships, in a time of despair, women deal with stress differently than men, due to the oxytocyn levels that are released in our bloodstream. Men, tend to retrieve or fight back, while women, often seek comfort and affection. Kaplan’s study suggests that, “Friendships between women are special. They shape who we are and who we are yet to be. They soothe our tumultuous inner world, fill the emotional gaps in our marriage, and help us remember who we really are.”
- Happy women make time for a creative outlet.
We’re all creative in some way, shape or form. Whether it’s drawing, crafting, cooking, writing, knitting, song-writing, you name it. The opportunities are endless, find your niche and set time for it. Not sure you’re creatively gifted? What do you enjoy doing? Just do more of that! Make time for yourself and thrive in it. Who says you have to be good at it? Just do it and have fun, I promise you’ll reap the emotional rewards anyway.
- Happy women give.
You’ve heard it said, “it is better to give than to receive.” And, as much as I enjoy getting a good gift, I love even more the pleasure of giving and witnessing the reaction of the person receiving. The path to a happy life is regularly giving of your time, energy, love and resources. By giving and caring for one another we not only help humanity but it also helps our well being.Because after all, life isn’t just about surviving, it’s about THRIVING!
BETSEY JOHNSON sunnies
THEORY jacket
ZARA dress
TORY BURCH sandals
3.1 PHILLIP LIM x TARGET bag
NECKLACE from a boutique in Spain
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