Intentionally Happy

Day 4:  An Outline Of Our Time Together

1 Giving: Do things for others

Try: Do three extra acts of kindness today. Try to bring a smile to others.

2 Relating: Connect with other people

Try: Make more time for the people who really matter to you.

3 Exercising: Take care of your body

Try: Notice which healthy actions lift your mood and do more of them.

4 Appreciating: Notice the world around

Try: At least once a day, stop and take five minutes to just breathe and be in the moment.

5 Trying out: Keep learning new things

Try: Learn a new skill, however small.

6 Direction: Have goals to look forward to

Try: Think of a goal you’re aiming for and do one thing to get it started.

7 Resilience: Find ways to bounce back

Try: Share how you really feel with someone you trust – and be willing to ask for help.

8 Emotion: Take a positive approach

Try: To smile and say something positive every time you walk into a room.

9 Acceptance: Be comfortable with who you are

Try: Be as kind to yourself as you are to others.

10 Meaning: Be part of something bigger

Try: Give your time to support a good cause and be part of something bigger.