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BY DARYN GREEN

FOR FINDING DAILY HAPPINESS

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he world is a scary place right now—with everything going on, ÃÌÀiÃà à >Ì > > Ì i } ] > ` Ì V> Li ` vwVÕ Ì Ì w ` >«« iÃð Thankfully, you can do a few things to help facilitate daily happiness and improve your overall mood.

START THE MORNING WITH REFLECTION Doing a meditation exercise wÀÃÌ Ì } Ì i À } ÃiÌÃ up your day for success. It has been proven, meditation creates endorphins in the brain, which help stimulate the part of the brain that controls happiness. The best time of day for meditation is in the morning, before all the day’s stress can impact the mind.

Meditation exercises don’t have to be a long practice— simply taking ten minutes in the morning to clear your mind can set you up for a calm, focused, happier day.

Individuals who meditate daily report feeling more at ease with everyday life, leading them to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

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SET YOUR INTENTION Give yourself a goal for the day and focus your energy on completing it. Setting an intention in the morning helps you create a roadmap to navigating the day. It enables you to recognize what’s important and manifest success in your life. Humans feel more positive when they achieve their goals, so setting a small daily intention is a great way to generate a positive mood.

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WATCH A FUNNY VIDEO Laughter is the best medicine for increasing happiness, which is why watching a funny video online can help bust the blues. Funny videos get you laughing, which relaxes the body and triggers endorphins to help make you feel happier. Click on a cat video or watch a hilarious SNL skit—Youtube has a bunch v ` vviÀi Ì Û `i à wÌ v À > Þ i½Ã preferences.

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9 Õ V> «À>VÌ Vi Ãi v V>Ài LÞ > } time every day to do something that you enjoy doing. That could be taking a bubble bath, watching an episode of your favorite tv show, or cooking a nice meal—whatever makes you feel good will improve your mental health.

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PRACTICE GRATEFULNESS When stressed, it’s easy to forget what should leave your heart bubbling with gratitude. Remind yourself of the good in your life by taking a couple of moments to think about what you are grateful for each day.

Remember what good things you have to help motivate you and keep you moving forward—fresh air, good health, family, friends, the birds outside. Sometimes, if we pause for a moment, the little Ì }Ã Üi ÛiÀ V> w ÕÀ hearts with gratitude.

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