Be happier :D

Sometimes we forget to calm down and smell the flowers. Life gets crazy and not-so-fun. We get so caught up in what we have to do that we don’t do the extra little things that make life so much better.

Lately I’ve been kind of a downer. I don’t know why, I don’t really have a reason to be, I just have been. It was awful to think about the way I’ve been acting, because just a month ago it was the smallest things that made me happy. So, I’ve kind of put together a list of how I’ve decided to be happier. I 

hope you enjoy it!

Be grateful!

Too often we take advantage of the things that are given to us daily. 

1 Chronicles 16:34 says “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever”. So why don’t we? Just taking the time to truly appreciate the things that we are given can improve the way you look at life.

Delight in the small things.

A few months ago I asked God to let me notice and take joy in the small things of life. It opened my eyes to how beautiful the earth really is! I found myself smiling at a butterfly flying in front of me. Sounds pathetic right? Nope. It was wonderful. There is beauty all around us, we just need to have the eyes to take it in and not be so consumed by Facebook and texting that we miss it.

    Compliment someone.

Seriously. This one is simple. By cheering someone else up, you make yourself feel better too. Being a nicer person makes life so much easier.

Dream on.

When you’re stuck in a rut of doing the same things over and over, take some time to recall the dreams and passions that God has put in your heart! They are there for a reason; do not let them get out of sight! So you love kids? Then volunteer at an after-school program and go play with some kids! Whatever may be in your heart, use it. Don’t let it fade away.

Realize how amazing you really are.

Look at yourself. We all have eyes, noses, hair, etc. but none of us look exactly alike. You are unique! God created you to fill the one position that only you can. You were created with a purpose. You were created intentionally. Don’t forget to use your individuality to its best!

And lastly,

Choose happiness

You have to actively choose to be happy! You are the only person that can control how you feel about things or how you react to them. No big deal? Then brush it off. Choose to smile more.

Here’s to more smiles!

-Laura.