What makes you happy in life? I believe that each person finds happiness in a unique way. Here are some tips to finding your joie de vivre that I noted while reading Bonjour Happiness. A beautiful exercise that we all should do…When you come across things that make you smile — those “Ahhh life is good moments”, write them down. Make a list of the things that you like to savor. It’s a fun little project that will remind you about the simple pleasures in life.
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Love yourself, and others. Do everything in love
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Take a bubble bath with rose oil
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Treat simple things like treasures
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Take the time to enjoy your food
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Organize and simplify
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Have breakfast on the porch
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Wear lipstick
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Take a walk and focus on fine details; the color of leaves, tiny blades of grass, and the smell of those jasmine flowers that are blooming nearby
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Volunteer in your community; for your church, help your neighbors, your friends etc. Doing something nice for others will make you feel great too
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Ride a bike
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Sip a cup of coffee with cream while reading a good book or magazine
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Enjoy fires in the fireplace
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Snuggle up with your love and a cozy blanket
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Shop at mom and pop stores or farmers markets
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Practice good posture + being confident in yourself and your decisions = sexy
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Grow your own fruits and vegetables in the summer time
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Hand write your letters and save all the ones you receive
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Cook with fresh ingredients
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Display original art in your home
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Learn a foreign language…and use it
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Take a class on a subject that interest you
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Buy or pick fresh flowers for your home
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Don’t fight aging, welcome it. Aging is a beautiful process
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Accept compliments instead of denying them, but remain humble while doing so
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Wear French lingerie even if no one sees it
- Take time-off for yourself
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Get pampered once in awhile. “An empty well gives no water”
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Travel
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Practice your handwriting. Make it something you’re proud of
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Dress the part
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Become involved and excited about each event.
- Tell others how much you appreciate them and love them
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Find joy in everyday things. Focus on fine details within your daily routines. Find everything special and something to be thankful for.
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Things to think about…
Joie de vivre is “Loving life, loving people loving to be alive, feeling alive. It’s about smiling in your heart and being grateful for the things [and people] in your life: being in good health, being able to hear, to see, to walk etc.” (P. 13)
Everyday is a new beginning
I hope you are having a wonderful day my friends.