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1 THREE BE-HAPPY STRATEGIES
1.1 See change as inevitable
Remember that
needs and desires constantly evolve, and that’s completely normal.
1.2 Always have a plan b
Often when something
doesn’t work out, a better opportunity arises.
Practice seeing the possibilities in life by making small changes – with
small risks – in daily routines. Doing small
things differently makes you realize that you have many options in every area
of your life.
1.3 Separate fact from fiction
Keep your
attention focused on what’s real, rather than what might be, will help prevent
unnecessary anxiety.
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2 Down and out of work?
2.1 Keep a schedule
Maintain a sense
of purpose by scheduling daily activities during working hours and stick to
them.
2.2 Take advantage of your time out
Get creative or
learn a new skill. Acquiring knowledge
boosts confidence and opens up new avenues of employment.
2.3 Appreciate who you are
Focus on your
many other achievements.
2.4 Stay in touch
Do it through
networking.
3 
Holding better meetings
3.1 Have an agenda
If possible
email it to all participants before the meeting.
3.2 Meet for specific reasons
Ø Not because it’s on a schedule.
3.3 Make and distribute post-meeting notes
To remind people
of what was discussed and decided.
3.4 Break into smaller groups
Ø For brainstorming whenever you can
3.5 Set a time limit
Stick to
it. Start on time.
4 be a success story
Remembering a past failure is one of the
best ways to reach a new goal. Recalling
the negative emotions reminds you of feeling you’d like to avoid. So don’t block out the pitiful experience.
5 why you should gossip
Sharing a little snarky gossip can turn out
to be one of the most effective ways to cement a new friendship or work
relationship. But this doesn’t mean you
have to disparage someone you know personally to form a bond. Dishing about celebrities or other public
figures is just as effective.
6 just do it!
Some people makes it a habit to hit the
snooze button, avoiding some other things in life. Procrastinating does nothing. The best way is to address the underlying
problem. Ask yourself:
o
why you are outing it off
o
what’s the worst thing could happen
if you tackled it head-on
Do whatever you can to get started.
7 
Feel better everyday
7.1 Tend to your body first
Ø Workout in the morning, if you can
Ø Send a few minutes doing crunches, knee bends, lunges and light
stretching when you get up
Ø Have a nutritious breakfast
7.2 Engage your brain
Ø Be more mindful of what you are doing
Ø Savor the taste and texture of your food when eating
Ø When working-out, focus on the body part you’re working
7.3 Take a time out
Ø Push yourself away from your desk
Ø Go for a walk
Ø Reconnect with your breath of thoughts
Ø Find your center
8 
5 ways to really love yourself and your body
8.1 lose your obsession with numbers
Ø keep track of improvements beyond losing weight
Ø zero in on how strong you feel
Ø gain an appreciation for what your body can do
Pepper Schwartz, PhD, Professor of Sociology, University of
Washington, Seattle
8.2 applaud your efforts
Ø record your efforts on scorecards
Ø achieve 10 clicks on the scorecard to make you happy
Ann Kearney-Cooke, PhD, Shape advisory board member
8.3 exercise outdoor
Ø work out in gorgeous places
Ø be in touch with soothing beauty
Ø focus on environment
Pepper Schwartz, PhD, Professor of Sociology, University of
Washington, Seattle
8.4 help someone in need
Ø volunteer to assist those less fortunate
Ø helps to put own worries in perspective
Ø paying attention to the needs of others makes you forget about your
own anxiety
Barbara Burlow, PhD, associate director of Columbia University
Psychiatric Day Treatment Program in New York
8.5 give yourself a regular mirror check
Ø when looking at the mirror reflection, practice thanking all the
body parts for how well they keep us healthy
Ø be proud of your body
Rhonda Britten, author of Do I Look Fat in This? (Dutton)
Shared
from:
Shape,
June 2007
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