We all have those days when a little extra boost of joy is needed, even for someone like me who usually feels pretty happy. That's why I love having a go-to list of happiness habits as a gentle nudge to prioritize my own self-care and well-being.
If our cups aren't at least half full, how can we possibly conquer the world and be there for others?
Remember, your most valuable asset is YOU! So, here's a list of 17 simple yet powerful habits to sprinkle some happiness into your daily routine. Try one today and see how it brightens your day.
17 Happiness Habits
- Have a dance party at any time
- Meditation in the morning
- Drink water before caffeine in the morning
- Surround yourself with plants
- Choose nutrient-dense add-ons to your meals — nutritious foods can give you more energy and reduce brain fog
- Sleeeeeeep — get your 7–8 for optimal health/happiness
- Start a gratitude journal — write 1–3 things you are grateful for every day
- Play a board game! Don’t have a ton of free time? Set a timer and play for 15 minutes. Leave the game out on the table until the next 15 free minutes you have
- Try a weighted blanket and/or a weighted mask for sleep — my all-time favorites
- Give someone who lives in your house a 10-second hug
- Take 15 minutes to learn something new, then share what you learned
- Play music that makes you happy while you shower, cook, clean, etc
- Speed clean! Cleanliness can = happy. But no one loves cleaning, right! I like to set a timer for cleaning, which forces me to ‘speed’ through it and get it done at warp speed!
- Try box breathing — it’s so calming (and can help you with sleep)
- Create an atmosphere when you cook. I light a candle, pour some kombucha into a wine glass and put on a cooking show
- Color in an adult (or children’s) coloring book — this is pretty pure serenity work!
- Gentle exercise — get the endorphins and energy flowing with some exercise that YOU enjoy
What will you try today to cultivate happiness at home?
Share in the comments — I would love to hear!
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