We all know that happiness lies within us. But sometimes we need to travel to somewhere or be in that place externally that evokes our “happy place”. Sometimes it could be just a special place in your own home like your favorite room or in your own backyard. Or it can be going to your favorite lake, or your favorite ocean or just being at the beach. Perhaps its sitting by a pool with your feet in water or walking by the shore. It can even be going for a walk with friends or taking yourself out to lunch to your favorite restaurant or going out to lunch or dinner or breakfast with some friends. Or taking your dog for a walk.
The interesting thing is that sometimes you don’t even have to physically go to your happy place. Just taking a mindful moment, closing your eyes and imagine being in your happy place in your own mind. Mindfully imagine being there by sensing it, visualize it and there could even be a pleasant smell associated with your place. What emotions does this visualization bring up for you, notice how you feel. This mindful exercise can boost your mood in just a few seconds.
According to the Huffington Post, here are 10 ways to find your happy place:
- Share some laughs with old friends
- Surround your self with beauty
- Travel someplace new
- Write a letter to your former self
- Get active
- Check something off your bucket list
- Re-read your favorite book from childhood
- Freshen up your look
- Do some volunteer work
- Set goal or make an intention for your year ahead
I’d like to personally invite you to Peaceful Yoga, 32 Church Street, Malverne NY. The studio is opening in September. Come see how Peace yoga can be one of your new happy places.
Opening on September 8, 2021
Peaceful Yoga in Malverne, NY.
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