8 Ways To Lead A Happier Lifestyle

1. MAKE YOUR BED- Don't laugh, its true what they say you know.. 'start the day as you mean to go on'.

2. MEDITATE- Every day, twice a day. Take a few moments to gather your thoughts, in the morning before you get dressed, it will help you make better decisions throughout the day and I can guarantee you will sleep better, try it! 

3. EAT WELL, LIVE WELL- It's no secret everyone feels more energetic when they eat healthier foods, so drop the Pringle packet and pick up a cucumber for once, or cut a few slices and put them on your eyes.

4. SMILE- It only uses 17 muscles compared to 43 muscles it takes to frown! Smiling also releases endorphins, the chemical which helps you bring about the feeling of euphoria and well-being so just..smile. 

5. START YOGA- I recently turned to yoga after I went through an extremely stressful time last month when I experienced the break down of a friendship of over 10 years, there comes a time in life when you realise maybe it's better to part ways and accept the change so you can carry on lifes journey apart. Some people hold grudges, I go to yoga.. Our teacher lights incense sticks, plays relaxing music and allows you to meditate for 5 minutes at the end of each session. I always leave the class with a high and a more positive energy, so invest in some yoga clothes kids because it will be the best investment you've ever made. 

6. INDULGE- Treat yourself, once a month or even once a week. Book a spa day, go for afternoon tea, or book a holiday, its important to reward yourself in this crazy world we live in. 

7. NOURISH OR DELETE- Nourish your current friendships and delete any toxic people, life is  too short, so only surround yourself with positive people who exude good thoughts. Being around positive people will bring a vibrancy in your life!

8. STOP WORRYING ABOUT MONEY-I am guilty of this too don't worry, I tend to avoid looking at my bank balance and just hope for the best. Try to appreciate the things you have and stop yearning for the things you don't, they are just materials at the end of the day and its true what they say money does NOT bring you happiness, it can provide satisfaction but this is just a temporary fix.

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The True Key To Happiness

If 2015 has taught me anything its do what makes you happy, one of my good friends recently told me she attended a lecture at her work, about true happiness and how it can be achieved. I was totally fascinated when she told me, that in order to maintain a healthy happy life you have to choose 5 things that make you happy (this could be as simple as going for a coffee with a friend) once you've chosen you have to make sure you do all of them at least once a week. Now, you might think 5? Thats quiet a commitment, but to be honest if it ensures your happy it's worth it. So in order to test this theory, I decided to try it out.

My chosen 5 things were,
1. Going for breakfast on the weekend (you may have noticed a few guilty eggs benedict pics on my instagram)
2. Going out with my girlfriends on the weekend
3. Going to my favourite coffee shop and indulging in a cappuccino and a cake
4. Eating Healthy in the week
5. Going to the gym

I can confidently confirm that the theory worked. I was more focussed at work, I was sleeping better, and overall had a more positive outlook on life.  You can switch different activities in and out of your routine so you that have variance. It didn't feel like a 'commitment' as such because it was 5 things I really enjoyed doing. I think its good for the soul to be pro-active, your happiness really depends on how much you want to be happy, plan your weekends, see your friends and do what makes you happy , you are in control after all..its your life. As much as its a struggle some days, going to the gym is so good not only physically but mentally it helps me focus and most importantly sleep, which over all helps me to function.

So there you have it, the key to happiness eternally isn't money, how many friends you have or what job you have, its all about you and the choices you make, so choose wisely.


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