Submitted by Jodi Melsness, Home Care Solutions

Here are some quick and simple ways to put more happiness into your life.

Choose Your Attitude and Invest in Yourself

• Practice appreciation. It is the purest form of love.
• Make your own choices. Freedom brings happiness.
• Lead with your strengths. Cultivate what you do well.
• “Talk yourself happy”. Words affect our emotions and energy.
• Invest in yourself. Balance work, health and relationships.

Stay Fit: Exercise and Walking

• Dress for the weather. Wear loose fitting clothing. Adjust to the temperature by removing layers as you build up heat and energy. Be prepared for weather changes.
• Wear comfortable shoes/boots/socks. Choose waterproof shoes/boots that provide adequate traction.
• Look for routes that are well maintained. Have an inside location for rainy days.

Feel Good: Enjoy Nature at Its Best

• Take a long walk in the sunshine.
• Read a book in a comfortable chair.
• Stay active. Spend time outdoors with a hobby such as gardening.
• Brighten your home. Pull shades all the way up. Use strong lighting.
• Brighten your wardrobe by adding cheerful, light colored clothing.
• Attend outdoor concerts and art festivals.

Eat Well: Take Time to Enjoy Meals, Companionship

• Add a new dimension to your meals with new dishes, flatware and serving pieces.
• Invest in a new electric frying pan or crock-pot for a slow cooked meal.
• Use creative menus. Change your weekly menu. Invest in a new cookbook. Check magazines for new recipes and ideas on nutrition.
• Adjust your schedule to enjoy meals together as a family or with friends.

Enjoy a happy new you!