Get creative “As children, we are born creatives. We model clay, paint, draw, sing, dance, play make-believe. As adults, we are led to believe that if we aren’t good enough to make a career out of it, it’s not worth doing.
This couldn’t be further from the truth . Creativity is innate in all of us; try not to be your own worst critic. As grown-ups, we’re too outcome-driven – so put that aside and enjoy the process.
” Nick Ede and Donna Easton , happiness experts and founders of Joyfulness Break the rules “We often fear the consequences of making choices solely for ourselves. But living by the rules is not only overrated, it can also be detrimental to our mental health and overall sense of self . Try to make bold choices and proceed until apprehended.
See how often you actually get ‘stopped’. You’ll likely find it happens far less than you expect. Worrying about potential repercussions is often wasted energy.
Breaking rules can bring immense joy, especially when those rules are arbitrary.” Annalie Howling , trauma specialist and mental health expert Fake a laugh Read Next The secrets of a happy life, according to the world's three happiest countries “Laughter, even simulated laughter, triggers the release of endorphins in the brain. Endorphins are our body’s natural feel-good chemicals, acting like tiny mood elevators .
Laughter can also help to release stress through an increase in heart rate and blood flow, similar to exercise. Afterwards, the body.