Happiness is healthy. When you do things that make you happy, you feel good. When you feel good, you want more of that, so you end up doing more of those things. It's a continuous cycle.
It sounds simple, but with a busy life, sometimes making time for happiness just doesn't happen. That alone can lead to unhealthy habits like skipping meals, eating on the run and getting irregular sleep--which is not helpful.
The good news is that even a little bit of time to yourself makes a difference. On days when you don't have time for getting together with friends or taking your favorite fitness class, you can simply sit for five or ten minutes without your phone and relax, unplug and look around, taking a deep breath, slowing down. That might create a sense of calm--which is enough to bring a burst of happiness to your day. It's one fewer reason to eat something to make yourself feel better.
Our precious Minnesota summer is quickly coming to a close. This is time to consider what activities you still want to make room for. Are there activities that will bring more happiness and more fun to your life this summer? Get to it! You are worth the effort. Your health and happiness are at stake!
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