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“Whoever is happy will make others happy, too.”  ~Mark Twain.

Have you ever noticed that some people are just genuinely happy?  Have you noticed that you’re happier just being around them, almost like it’s contagious?  Well, it is!  This is just one of the many ways that you can put yourself into a happy state - surround yourself with happy people.

We have an epidemic right now in North America.  Did you know that anti-depressants are the most prescribed drug in America?  Not only is that a tragedy, but it’s for the most part, preventable.  If you just take back control of your life, invest in your own personal growth, and decide that you’ll live a life of your choosing, it CAN change.

Here are my top 5 tips on how to be a happier person:

1. Decide to be happy.  We all can choose how we feel, so why not choose to be happy instead of something that will make us feel worse.  This may sound pretty simple and it is.  When you declare you’ll be happy, it’s so much easier to be exactly that - Happy!

2. Go on a media fast.  Yes, you heard right.  There is nothing happy and uplifting in the news.  Make a commitment to not watch any news on TV, read the newspaper or any other source of news for 30 days.  You just might make it a permanent fast when you realize how much happier you are. Oh, and you’ll likely hear of any important news from people in your circle of influence so you’re sure not to “miss” anything.

3. Gratitude.  Keep a gratitude journal and start your day by listing all the things you feel grateful for.  This puts you in a happy and grateful frame of mind first thing in the morning.  If you don’t think you have anything to be grateful for, you do.  Just being alive is something to be grateful for.

4. Get exercise and fresh air.  For some this is a bad word, but really, fresh air and going for a walk (however short it is), will do wonders for your mindset.  It’s also a great opportunity to clear your mind and allow creativity and energy to flow into your life.

5. Laugh and Sing.  Happy people sing - I’ve always believed this. Singing changes your inner vibrations (sounds funky I know - think of that as your mood) and makes you feel good.  Think about it, have you ever seen anyone who’s unhappy singing?  Laughing, well what can I say.  Laughter definitely puts you in a happy frame of mind.  Go watch a funny movie and see how good you feel.

How do you get yourself in a happy mood?

Tags: Life Coaching, Personal Growth, self help