{"id":2650,"date":"2013-04-23T09:37:32","date_gmt":"2013-04-23T13:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/2013\/04\/23\/tips-to-feeling-happy\/"},"modified":"2013-04-23T09:37:32","modified_gmt":"2013-04-23T13:37:32","slug":"tips-to-feeling-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/2013\/04\/23\/tips-to-feeling-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Feeling Happy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Get Dressed Up! <\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u201cWhen you look good, you feel good,\u201d is actually true. If you wake up feeling kind of down for no particular reason, putting on your favorite outfit can help you walk out the door feeling a lot more confident. You will get lots of compliments, too!<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Stretch and Breathe! <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Anytime you want to calm your nerves and get a boost of endorphins, all you have to do is take a moment to stretch and breathe deeply for at least five minutes. You will feel calmer, centered, and ready to take on the world. It definitely works!<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. <\/span>Make a Gratitude List! <\/span><\/span><\/strong>When you start feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and overcome with the feeling that your life is completely unfair, an easy way to regain perspective is to make a list of everything you\u2019re grateful for<\/span><\/a> now! The list can include basic freedoms, small luxuries, and of course, the people who matter most to you.<\/span> <\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Call Someone You Love! <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Chose the most supportive person you can think of. It could be your mom or a close friend. <\/span>Know in advance who you can turn to who will lift your spirits!
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  5. Get Some Sun! <\/span><\/strong>When sunlight hits your skin, it triggers the production of Vitamin D. Scientific studies have shown that a deficient amount of Vitamin D is directly related to a dip in mood for certain people. Put on some sunscreen and go outside, even on a winter day!<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Exercise! <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Take a walk, ride a bike, go to the gym. <\/span><\/span>You’ve probably heard of “runner’s high,” caused by the mood-boosting endorphins (aka “feel good hormones”) your brain naturally releases when you exert yourself. <\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Listen to Your Favorite Song! <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Having a go-to song that you listen to when you need a quick burst of energy is a great asset to your happy vault. Putting on your favorite song can trigger the brain to release large amounts of dopamine, a chemical that sends \u201cfeel good\u201d signals to the rest of the body and plays a role in both motivation and addiction.<\/span> <\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. <\/strong>Do Something for Someone Else! <\/span><\/span><\/strong>When you give of yourself to others you will feel the reward. <\/span><\/span>Studies have reported more people participated in meaningful activities, the happier they were and the more purposeful their lives felt.\"MOD<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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