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Step 6: Tap Happy Vibes

When you're feeling down, your energy tanks along with your spirits, leaving you sluggish. On the flip side, "Happy people have higher energy," says Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, author of The How of Happiness. When researchers at the University of California, Riverside asked people to keep a journal of their feelings, those who reported the greatest number of positive emotions also reported having the most energy day to day. "When we're happy, we take charge, initiate conversations with people, and carry out plans, instead of being passive responders to life events," Lyubomirsky says. "Taking action energizes us." Pump up your own positive thinking by jotting down five things you are grateful for, she suggests. Reread your list when you need a smile. For a double dose of happiness, practice random acts of kindness throughout your week. Open the door for the person behind you at the grocery store or compliment a colleague on his or her work. Generosity toward others makes you feel happier inside today and revved up to take on the world tomorrow.

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Hailleymari wrote:

I love these ideas! Will give them a try :)

6/18/2012 09:53:00 AM Report Abuse

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1/13/2012 03:43:25 PM Report Abuse

Sassie65 wrote:

Thank you! I am planning to put these steps into action starting today. The biggest eye opener was Step 6, I am the worst with this one, especially the self Forgiveness part.

6/12/2011 11:04:13 AM Report Abuse

oj100 wrote:

Excellent! all tried and True behavioral techniques that allow The Body to Boost The Mind. Works great when you have your Mind working along the right Path, and you occassionally get sidetracked. The techniques will give extra energy to use on solve your Mind dilemmas.

4/26/2011 09:34:08 AM Report Abuse

marina88 wrote:

great! very useful! thank you!

4/25/2011 02:21:02 PM Report Abuse