1 minute to… Increase your happiness

 It probably comes as no surprise to find they look at life quite differently.  Here are the top tips from the happy folk (mostly, the deeply unhappy people did the opposite!):

1)    The more present we are to being in ‘this moment’ the more we move away from the distractions of the past or future that stop us experiencing happiness.

2)    Ask yourself “What’s really important in my life right now?”  Think big, less of ‘the washing up has to be done’ and more of ‘spending time with those I really care about’.

3)    Focus upon the good.  Make a scrapbook of your happy times; look through it and add to it everyday.

4)    Hang around happy people and limit your exposure to ‘happiness vampires’.

5)    Plan to have fun, and seize the opportunities that spontaneously arise.

How many of these do you currently practice?
How much do you recognise this in others who have the happiness you want?
Do you have any other tips?  Please let me know!

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Phil will be holding free talks entitled 'Mind Your Vitality' in the One Life Theatre on Friday at 12:30pm and Saturday at 11:30am. He will also be holding a more in depth and interactive workshop on the topic on Friday at 2pm. Click here to book your workshop.