We have all see those people. You know, the one who hate Christmas, little kids singing, and just want to sit home and watch TV. Well, i know that you are not one of them, but maybe you could use a little boost of cheerfulness after all of that shopping, wrapping, giving... I am going to show you 3 quick and easy ways to turn from a frowner to a smiler! =)
1) Slow down
Many of us get too caught up in the rush of buying, wrapping, and cleaning to actually take a breath and notice all of the love in the holiday. I think just 5 minutes of sitting down on your chair and thinking - noticing - all of the wonders around you and how happy you can be will dramatically change your view. If you find yourself slipping back to your usual way of thinking 5 hours later, then take another break. Many people rush; rushing creates stress. If you know that you are the rushing kind, then try to walk slower, breathe slower, and maybe think slower (just a little bit).
2) Be grateful
Easier said than done right? How can you be grateful when you dropped one of the presents and it broke, the dog drooled on the book, your out of wrapping paper, you have 20 more presents to wrap, and... your late for the party? I'll tell you how. Like a said earlier, relax, and while you are sitting down in your chair remember that you could be way worse off. You could have gotten a call that your husband or wife is in the emergency room from a car crash, or your dog just died. There could be many worse positions that you could be in. think of how lucky you are and that everything really isn't that bad. Also remember that your emotions come from the thoughts you think about the event, not the event itself.
3) Act with joy - if you can't do it, fake it!
The third way to be merry for the holiday is to act with joy. Put a smile on your face. It has been scientifically proven that having a smile on your face increases your happiness. Sing Christmas songs. Greet everyone you see with joy. Even if you still are not happy by doing the first two points, fake it. If you fake being happy long enough, it will eventually turn into a reality.
After you utilize all of these points, you will feel so much better! Think of life as an exciting adventure, because it is! Now that you have this information, get out there and astonish everyone with your joy!
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