101 Days of Happiness #69
There is not much that brings on a sense of joy faster than some good childlike fun.
There is not much that brings on a sense of joy faster than some good childlike fun.
You don’t need to commit to 5km of running though, if you find yourself in a bit of a funk or need a quick energy boost why not do a quick 10 or 20 star jumps?
Take a foam roller (or a rolled up bath towel) and lie lengthways on top of it, with knees bent, feet on the floor and hips and head supported, either by the roller or cushions. https://iono.fm/e/1550539
Taking time to be grateful, even for small things, has been shown to gradually make people more positive. https://iono.fm/e/1549762
Some of the best can be found on Joseph Herscher’s YouTube channel, Joseph’s Puzzle Machines.
By activating your parasympathetic nervous system, a quick splash of cold water might be the best way to calm yourself down in a hurry.
Don’t put off using face masks, waiting until you have time for a full-blown “pampering session” because nine times out of ten that time never comes.
Taking five minutes to bond with a ficus or a swiss cheese plant can be a soothing bit of micro-mindfulness.