Health & Happiness

Be nice

Niceness is not overrated. People who are not nice create lots of unnecessary misery for themselves and others. Niceness, on the other hand, creates tons of extra joy.

Believe in karma

If someone is not nice to you or does something bad, let the universe dole out the punishment. It is not your job, so do not waste time on it. Peacefulness comes from believing that the only actions you are responsible for are your own.

Be strong and courageous

Just because you are nice and believe in karma does not mean you should let people push you around. Know what you want, believe in yourself, and have the courage to make it happen – or go get it. Do not let fear stop you!

Reward yourself in good ways

My favourite ways to reward myself is during free time I do whatever I want…that’s my favourite of all, and also the hardest to come by.

Laugh a lot

This cannot be overdone. I can make almost anything seem funny if I think about it enough. I love to laugh, and I get even more joy from making others laugh…I think it comes from the fact that I used humour to diffuse tension in my childhood. But hey, it worked.

Try new things

You actually get a hormonal boost whenever you try something new. So take a trip somewhere you have never been – even if it’s down a new street. Try a new activity, or take a class in something you have always thought about. Read a book or watch a show that teaches you something new. Try a new food. You may not like it, but you will like the new knowledge it has provided for you.

Allow yourself to feel desire

I have to admit, when I read stories about women who don’t feel desire, I think…is there something wrong with me? I think sexual desire is the creative life force that is the fuel for almost anything great. And yes, it is all in your head, so think about it. A lot. It’s free, it’s awesome and it’s good for you. Revel in it. If you need a jump-start, read a romance novel. Any religion or person who tries to deny or suppress desire almost invariably ends up in tragedy (I will not list them all here). I believe that the God who created this universe created sexual desire as a very special gift. Use it appropriately.