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Are you looking to add a little happiness to your life? Our list of habits is sure to turn that frown upside-down and boost your mood, no matter what the situation…
1. Practice gratitude
What’s good enough for Oprah is good enough for us. Studies have linked being grateful for what you have to long-term happiness. It’s one of the best remedies for a calmer life! You can achieve this by starting a gratitude journal. Before going to sleep every night, write down five things you’re grateful for. Easy-peasy!
2. Buy a watch
Being mindful of the time is the best way to make sure you’re not wasting it! Studies have shown that wearing an analog (not digital) watch makes us more aware of time passing, making tardiness less of an issue. Buy a watch you love wearing! Plus, an excuse to buy a cute analog watch is OK with us!
3. Breathe consciously.
If you’re stressed or in crisis, this is a great way to self-soothe and calm yourself. Take long, slow breaths in through your nose, hold for three counts, and exhale slowly through a small mouth opening (think blowing out the candles on a birthday cake). Relax your face and jaw as you exhale. Do this at least three times for best results!
4. Make exercise a part of your routine
Exercise, along with its many long-term benefits, releases endorphins, which causes an instant high! Plus, being outside and soaking in that Vitamin D will see your happiness soar! Not sure how to get started? Check out our ten-minute workout for a fun way to ease into it!
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5. Choose your outfit the night before
This saves me loads of time in the morning! Trust us on this; you should make your important decisions the night before, not first thing in the morning.
How to do it: Make it a part of your night time routine; brush your teeth, put out your clothes, go to sleep. Fold your outfit next to your alarm clock, and after a few days, your body will get used to not hitting snooze, and immediately putting on the killer clothes you’ve chosen!
6. Eat breakfast
We will drill this in until you stop missing your morning fuel! I know a lot of you Career Girls say you just don’t have time. But make the time for the most important meal of the day! If you’re not sure what to eat, see what healthy, successful women eat for breakfast.
7. Laugh
Even if it’s forced, even if it’s because you’re making yourself watch videos of cute cats or Tina Fey, it’s a sure-fire way to boost your happiness! Even fake laughter sends signals to our brains that happiness is happening.
8. Go to bed at the same time every night
You’re waking up at the same time every morning, so why wouldn’t you try to get to bed at the same time every night? Sleep is so pivotal for overall health, and getting enough should be every Career Girl’s priority! Set a bedtime alarm, make a bedtime routine, and stick to it!
9. Read more
Progress makes people happy, and learning definitely qualifies; pick up a book on a subject you want to learn about, or even a classic you’ve been meaning to read forever. If buying a Kindle or bringing a book with you on the go is too big a step, try the article saving app Pocket. It will save articles for you to read even when you’re offline.
The Career Girl Academy is back at the coolest spot in London on the 6th May 2017. With a full day of masterclasses that will teach you everything you need to know become a super successful online entrepreneur, you won’t want to miss this. Find out more here.
