Happiness is not something to postpone for the future ~ It is something you can design for the present
Feeling Unhappy?
The Christmas holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. At Bella Counselling we also know it can be a very difficult and painful time as well. Due to demands for services last year, we have decided to stay open and keep regular business hours during the holidays. Bella Counselling will be open, Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm, December 24 - 31st, 2012.
Below are 4 Simple and Natural Paths to Happiness
1. Judge less, Accept more ~ It is very easy to judge others. There is always a reason why a person behaves in a certain way. If we take the time to understand where another person is coming from, and what they are going through, we will realize the reason why they are the way they are. We do not have to agree with what they are doing, we just have to understand the situation from their point of view. Most people will say that they do not like to be judged. If we are judging others, we have no time to love others. Loving and accepting another will ultimately lead to our own self acceptance and leave us feeling loved ~ and who does not want that!
2. Complain less, Appreciate more ~ When our desires or expectations are not being met and we often think, “How could she or he have done that to me?” We are finding faults in the present situations of life, and it can become habitual to complain without seeing the positive side of every situation. It is not about how much we have that makes us happy, it is how much we enjoy and appreciate what we do have that leads to us feeling happy. When life hands us snow we have the option of making snowmen or snow angels… once we do, we will realize that the happiness we feel is entirely up to us.
3. Frown less, Laugh more ~ Research states that laughter is good for the soul. Laughing is found to lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, increase muscle flexion, and boost immune function. Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and produces a general sense of well-being. The ability to laugh (even artificial laughter because our bodies cannot tell the difference) has the power to instantly cheer one up, help one cope with illnesses such as depression and anxiety, and can bring light into the darker areas of our lives. Nish Thaver (BSc, BEd) is a certified Laughter Yoga Leader, CRA Registered Reiki Practitioner and Master/Teacher, and is currently accepting new clients – you can contact her at www.youngmindbodyspirit.com to get your life back into balance.
4. Isolate less, Connect more ~ The more we feel part of something, the happier we can become. Think about ways you can be of service to others in need. By finding a way to help others, our own emotional needs are often met. When we give of the heart we receive of the heart. The act of doing a good deed opens the door to feeling more connected with others, and can create a sense of belonging and bonding. The recent research on happiness reveals that the happiest people are those who are outgoing and try to make good things happen, rather than waiting for good things to come to them.
We wish you a safe, peaceful, healthy and happy holiday season with your loved ones.
Feeling Unhappy?
The Christmas holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. At Bella Counselling we also know it can be a very difficult and painful time as well. Due to demands for services last year, we have decided to stay open and keep regular business hours during the holidays. Bella Counselling will be open, Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm, December 24 - 31st, 2012.
Below are 4 Simple and Natural Paths to Happiness
1. Judge less, Accept more ~ It is very easy to judge others. There is always a reason why a person behaves in a certain way. If we take the time to understand where another person is coming from, and what they are going through, we will realize the reason why they are the way they are. We do not have to agree with what they are doing, we just have to understand the situation from their point of view. Most people will say that they do not like to be judged. If we are judging others, we have no time to love others. Loving and accepting another will ultimately lead to our own self acceptance and leave us feeling loved ~ and who does not want that!
2. Complain less, Appreciate more ~ When our desires or expectations are not being met and we often think, “How could she or he have done that to me?” We are finding faults in the present situations of life, and it can become habitual to complain without seeing the positive side of every situation. It is not about how much we have that makes us happy, it is how much we enjoy and appreciate what we do have that leads to us feeling happy. When life hands us snow we have the option of making snowmen or snow angels… once we do, we will realize that the happiness we feel is entirely up to us.
3. Frown less, Laugh more ~ Research states that laughter is good for the soul. Laughing is found to lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, increase muscle flexion, and boost immune function. Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and produces a general sense of well-being. The ability to laugh (even artificial laughter because our bodies cannot tell the difference) has the power to instantly cheer one up, help one cope with illnesses such as depression and anxiety, and can bring light into the darker areas of our lives. Nish Thaver (BSc, BEd) is a certified Laughter Yoga Leader, CRA Registered Reiki Practitioner and Master/Teacher, and is currently accepting new clients – you can contact her at www.youngmindbodyspirit.com to get your life back into balance.
4. Isolate less, Connect more ~ The more we feel part of something, the happier we can become. Think about ways you can be of service to others in need. By finding a way to help others, our own emotional needs are often met. When we give of the heart we receive of the heart. The act of doing a good deed opens the door to feeling more connected with others, and can create a sense of belonging and bonding. The recent research on happiness reveals that the happiest people are those who are outgoing and try to make good things happen, rather than waiting for good things to come to them.
We wish you a safe, peaceful, healthy and happy holiday season with your loved ones.
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