There’s no doubt that most of us continually search for happiness in our lives. And yet it at the same time it seems so elusive for many people. Here are a few simple tips from a celebrity that actually make some good sense. Enjoy….
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Here, Goldie has adapted easy-to-act-on tips from her writing exercise-based follow-up, 10 Mindful Minutes: A Journal.
1. Inhabit meaningful memories.
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 12: Honoree Goldie Hawn attends the 2013 amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles at Milk Studios on December 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)
Recall some of the happiest times in your life. Maybe it was the birth of a child, your wedding day, or when you received a well-deserved job promotion…
2. Reconnect with yourself.
Write about a time when you felt attractive, vibrant, and free…
3. Acknowledge the joy within.
… shift your attention to recent experiences that didn’t involve material things, yet brought you unfettered joy…
4. Make art of your bliss.
Take out an old photograph. It could be a photo from when you were a child or a more recent one of your family. Maybe it’s a scenic photograph that simply makes you feel contented. Write about this photo in any way that feels good to you…
5. Make your happy place tangible.
In 10 Mindful Minutes, I suggest that you gather items from around your home and create a “Happiness Box” for you and your children. It’s a wonderful way to create happy memories together…you might cut out an image from a magazine and paste it here — like a photo of a hot fudge sundae (which is something I would include!), one of your children’s drawings, or a favorite poem or quotation…