happiness, any time, any place
| When birds go to sleep, they don’t think about whether they will wake up. They don’t worry about whether or not they will find worms. Sleep tonight with bird energy, safe in the knowledge that tomorrow will come and your needs will be met. Know that there are people surrounding you in a bubble of love and lightness, including me. Sweet dreams, Gretchen #Happy #LifeHack |
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse
| Wishing you a day filled with flowers. Inviting you to see the flowers, to smell the flowers no matter how challenging life may be today. Encouraging you to look for the abundance of miracles, no matter how small. Letting you know, with certainty, that I am here in the mists of the digital world, wishing you the very best of days. And, sending good thoughts and prayers to everyone who needs them. However your week went, give yourself permission to recharge over the weekend. Be with the people you love being with. Do the things you love to do. Have fun! Yes, the things you love with the people you love, Gretchen #Happy #LifeHack |
One thing many of us can agree on is that we can always use more kindness. Did you know that you benefit as much or more than the other person? Not only do you feel good, it sets off the feel-good chemicals in your brain, giving you a free “helper’s high.”
Need inspiration? Listen to Tim McGraw’s “Always be Humble and Kind.”
Spread the love, Gretchen
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| You don’t need a cape to be a superhero! Guaranteed, there are people in your life who look up to you, admire you, and wish they could be more like you. There are strangers who see you and say, “Dang! I wish I was more like them!” Take this as a truth and walk a little taller. Throw back your shoulders, lift your chin, maybe add a little strut. Don’t let that inner voice or negative messages from others diminish your confidence and self of self-worth. Your body won’t know the difference and before you know it, you will feel like a superhero. Own it. Rock it. You are a superhero. We need you. Now, please, go save the world. Bring on the happy, Gretchen #Happy #LifeHacks |
Some people care too much. I think it’s called love. Winnie the Pooh
Yeah, we need more of those people. Be one of those people who leave others in a better place. Seek out the people who lift you up. Love begets happiness. Happiness can change the world.
Pay it forward, Gretchen
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You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes. Winnie the Pooh
| Research tells us that having friends increases our happiness. What can you do in the coming weeks to reach out to friends and family, or to someone new who might become a friend? We always wish we had the time. No better time than a pandemic to reconnect with an old friend when time’s gotten away from you. Hi, my name is. . . . Gretchen #Happy #LifeHack |
Don’t underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering. Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh’s philosophies are simple, yet profound. So simple anyone can do it! Why not practice like Pooh? Enjoy some time just going along and not bothering. You’ll be surprised at the results!
Listening to the invisible wisdom, Gretchen 🙂
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| There exists a moment when you awaken into consciousness, but your mind and body have not yet engaged with the external world. In the presence of this moment, worry and fear and grief can’t xo-exist. In this moment hangs the possibility that the email or the phone call or the money will arrive today. In this moment lives the possibility that a gift will arrive that in this moment is unimaginable. When the shadows intrude on your day, close your eyes, breathe deeply, and remember this moment. Have faith that life will bestow this moment on you every day, if you have awareness of it. Let the connection to this moment bring you hope and peace and joy. With gratitude for the gift of the moment, Gretchen #Happy #LifeHack |
Growing up, the day after someone’s birthday, more often than not my mom would say, “Let’s have cake for breakfast!” My siblings and I are still alive and well. I try to eat healthy but if I’ve had friends over and baked a pie, I say to myself, “Let’s have strawberry rhubarb pie for breakfast.” I’m still alive and well.
What silliness would bring you a smile to your face today? Go for it! You happy being!
A la mode, Gretchen
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P.S. Want the recipe? Click here!
Need some dog energy today? Stay in your pajamas until noon. Eat ice cream for breakfast. Let the yardwork go for a week. Read a book or nap all afternoon. Have fun and let the lists go. Be present to the day and your inner longings.
If anyone asks, tell them it’s your inner dog.
Woof, woof, Gretchen
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