Do you remember that song from the 1980\u2019s\u2026a cappella with a reggae vibe. In the hectic times we live today, bombarded by so much information and other people\u2019s angst\u2026it\u2019s hard to \u201cdon\u2019t worry, be happy.\u201d There\u2019s even a non-profit group dedicated to being happy called Action for Happiness. They define themselves as a movement of people taking action to create a happier society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From their website are ten keys to happiness with the first letter of each key spelling Great Dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Giving: helps us feel more connected with others, it literally \u201cgives our brains a boost\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Relating: simply put relationships matter whether personal or professional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Exercising: could be anything from running a marathon to dancing even when no one is around<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Awareness: being mindful, in the present moment, non-judgmental<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Trying Out: keep learning new things, stay curious<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Direction: be optimistic for the future, have hope, \u201cfinding and working towards meaningful goals is a way of connecting the present to our future and research is showing how it can boost our happiness and wellbeing too\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Resilience: being able to \u201cbounce back\u201d when things don\u2019t go your way, coping skills, not giving up<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Emotions: cultivate positive feelings, gratitude<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Acceptance: be comfortable with who you are, no one is perfect<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Meaning: direction, giving, relating are all part of meaning, \u201cbe part of something bigger\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, go out there and don\u2019t worry, be happy! Your mind and body will thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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