Every day is an opportunity to change the tone of your attitude and the direction of your life. An overall sense of happiness starts with feeling more gratitude for the things you have… not feeling unfulfilled by the things you don’t. Social media, television, and advertisements tell you that you need MORE to be happy; that happiness comes with the latest and greatest iPhone, or the shiniest and fastest car, or the biggest house.
We’re taught that to be happy, we must be constantly working harder and longer to have the “things” we want. Fulfillment and inner peace doesn’t come from possessions. Ask any lottery winner or millionaire. Possessions create a short term high. A quick sense of excitement, and then it wears off and your stuck in the same life.
True happiness comes from having gratitude for the things you have, and appreciating the small things in life that always get overlooked. Want to feel happier every day? Want to experience more peace? Start with gratitude.
Tips to Being Happy!
- Write 3 things daily – Take 5 minutes at the beginning of every day and write down at least 3 things you are grateful for. It can be anything from a cup of coffee, to a roof over your head. This is one of the BEST ways to start your day! It creates a wave of gratitude for the rest of your day.
- Create a screensaver on your phone – The average american looks at their phone 50+ times a day, so use this to your benefit! Put a screensaver on your phone that has a powerful positive impact on you. It can be anything from a photo to an inspirational quote. Whatever image that will remind you of your blessings.
- Send a happy message to 1 person – Every day send a positive message to 1 person in your life! I like setting an alarm on my phone to remind me. Set an alarm or reminder to do this at the same time every day. The message can be anything from “was just thinking about you, sending you good vibes” to “hope you have an awesome day! good luck on your interview.” Just let someone know you’re thinking of them. Even though you are taking the time out of your day to reach out to someone, its really fulfilling to be there for someone.
- Make time for daily activity – If you have the ability to be active, please make time every day to get your heart rate up! Be grateful for the option! Even if it’s a 10 minute walk… just do something! Being physically active also produces good feeling hormones!
- Engage in personal development – Whether it’s reading a book, listening to a book on tape or a podcast, make time daily to engage in personal development. One of my favorite things to do is to listen to a podcast while I blow dry my hair!
Be a good human and make time everyday to better yourself. Be grateful for the amazing blessings you currently have! What are 3 things you are grateful for today? post them below in a comment! I will approve and reply asap! 🙂
I feel absolutely thans fon my daughter healt and for my health, the second thing is to be working on something i love….phisival activity, i thanks tjat i have a house…it s my mum s house…..but i am confortable and safe.
For the love of my family, my wonderful husbands improving health and my ability to be here and appreciate it all. Thank you for your inspiration. Xxx
Good Morning!
My top 3 thing today to be grateful for…. There are a ton more but I will stick with these as my top 3 today.
I am grateful for my sweet, soon to be 15 year old, dachshund puppy Juniper. 🙂
I am grateful for the ability to be able to have my own home.
I am grateful for my husband, Brian.
Thank you for being so inspiring. I am also grateful to Susan Crawford for introducing me to anything Chalene.
Have FANTASTIC week.
Jennifer
i love all of this! thank you for sharing 🙂
1. My coffee.
2. Working out
3. My daughter cuddles this morning:)
I love it! thanks for sharing!
I’m grateful for . . my husband, my health, and my family.
wonderful! thanks for sharing 🙂
I’m grateful that you share your spirit with all of us!
I’m grateful for my family!
I’m grateful for my health!
I am grateful for the people in my life whose love and support are unconditional. I am even grateful for a recent loss – because it has made me stronger and wiser. And I am grateful for you, Chalene. Because your Extreme program and your positive motivation are one of the lifelines back to my healing. (I went skydiving after completing the program a couple of years ago. Just started my second fitness journey last week after a very long setback. Now I’m “home” again!)
I am greatful that i found you and your positive attitude to help make us better ppl. I am grateful as always for my kids and husband. I am grateful for my time off during the week. Now i just need to make better use of it!
1-My sister, Patti, who sent me this link and is an inspiration to me.
2-My puppy, Max, who makes me smile everyday.
3-Mornings-a new start to a new day.
Yes! I love it Susan! thanks for sharing 🙂
I’ve learned to have more gratitude and take time to be in the moments that I am thankful for. It helps me to be self aware and present as I realize how thankful I am in the moment. However, in a recent podcast Chalene talks about being a “jumper” and that’s totally me. I always find myself looking for the next challenge, advancement, learning opportunity, etc. This I struggle with and it seems as I am not content. Any words of advice? Would love to hear Chalene speak more to this.
I am grateful for my husband, freshly ground coffee in the am and the ability to get my girls ready for the school day in the mornings and see them off before heading to work.
Beverly I love all of these SO MUCH!!! I am also grateful for freshly ground coffee 🙂 I think Bret is thankful for me drinking coffee LOL
My Health, My beautiful girls, waking up this morning, having anothet chance to be the best me possible.
I love it <3
I’m grateful for my job. Yes, its difficult and makes me want to pull my hair out somedays, but it provides my family and I with an amazing lifestyle. My job also gives me daily opportunities to handle situations that allow for personal growth, and I am making it my goal to take advantage and be grateful for those opportunities instead of becoming frustrated.
I am grateful for my home, my boys, and my new kitten . I have come out of a difficult marriage and learning about the me that was covered up for so long . I am grateful for your Piyo and Chalean extreme workouts and I’m getting stronger every day
I love it! <3 #strongereveryday