Ever heard someone say,”that’s great, but I’m just not happy?” Or have you ever wondered why you just couldn’t seem to find happiness? Your happiness is as much as a requirement as it is a choice.
A person could have all the money in the world, and still be unable to acquire what it is they really want, and ultimately remain unhappy. A person could be surrounded by all their friends and loved ones, and still be lonely. Getting into the habit of being happy is easy. The first step is learning to appreciate your blessings and seeing the good or greater meaning of things. This requires that you become more aware of your five senses. How else could the smell of freshly baked cookies cheer up your dreary day? How else could the faint sound of your sleeping child’s breathing ease you into your own peaceful resting state? We need to use our senses to become more aware of our surroundings, and accept them.
Research suggests that colors play an important role in one’s moods. Light green, yellow, and orange seem to make people feel happier. Take notice of your environment when your feeling down and intentionally change your surroundings to cultivate your feel good endorphins.
Again, awareness is a key to happiness. After you have become aware of yourself and surroundings, you can choose to be appreciative and happy.
Lynnecia S. Eley is Founder & Managing Editor of Soigne’ + Swank Magazine. She is a career-driven entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, she is an award-winning University Assistant Dean and Adjunct Professor committed to excellence, dedication, and caring for others. Known as the Confidence Doula, Lynnecia is a best-selling author and coach, a founder of Two Queens Media and Black & Ivy League, Inc. You can learn more about Lynnecia and her platforms at www.shecaninspire.com.
