1. A Helping Hand to Happiness
2. 60 Fast Ways to Create Happiness

1.   Be playful and make a child laugh, their delight will
      enchant you.       
2.   Surround yourself with happiness; subscribe to     
     happiness internet blogs and newsletters. Buy books
     on 'how to be happy', watch comedies.
3.   Enjoy nature - crisp, fresh sunrises, warm starry 
     nights, richly scented flower gardens. Appreciate
     the quiet peacefulness of ancient trees, the sound
     of river water rushing over smooth stones.
4.   Take control of at least some part of your life, it's
      fantastic for your self-esteem and sense of
      happiness.
5.   Keep your thoughts as positive as you can,
      and never put yourself down, especially not to
      make some-one else feel better about themselves.
      Show them it's okay to be all you can be.
6.   Create a personal happiness mantra, "I'm learning
      to be happy." Repeat it twenty times a day for weeks
      until you truly believe it.
7.   Listen to bright music, especially songs from the
     1960's. Latin American and Mexican music will lift
     your spirits.
8.  Wear brightly coloured, comfortable clothes.
9.  Consider giving a forever home to a cat or dog,
     especially a rescue animal. Animals love 
     unconditionally and bring such happiness with them.
10. Never give up trying to be happy. You can only
     succeed if you keep going.
11. Find a happiness buddy, some-one else who wants to
     enjoy life too. You will double the happiness and
     support each other on your journey.
12. Hug people you love. Tell them how much they mean
     to you and how glad you are to have them in your life.
13. Stick positive affirmations on your fridge, your place
     of employment, and in your car to remind you to
     focus on being happy.
14. Devote a full day to some-one you love. Let them
     know how special they are to you.
15. Do something new. This day only comes once. Don't
     waste it, it's too precious.
16. Slow down. Do less. Appreciate what you do more fully.
17. Smile. Today will pass whether you are happy or
     annoyed. You choose.
18. Consider volunteering to deliver Meals on Wheels
     to the housebound.
19. Most great Life Purposes involve helping others.
     They are certainly the most rewarding. Find yours.
20. Eat only healthy food today. This is the only body
     you have. Treat it kindly so it can serve you well.
21. Spend a few minutes each day in quiet contemplation.
     Give your mind a chance to slow down.
22. Be inventive and do good deeds all day.
23. At least once a day do something nice for yourself,
     you're worth it.
24. Write a mission statement on what you want to
     achieve in your life, or even week by week.
25. Place a 'Welcome to our Happy House' sign on
     your front door.
26. Keep a Happiness Journal. You can decorate it
     with drawings and stickers if you like.
     Write in it every day. Record your hopes and dreams
     and how you can achieve them, what you are grateful
     for in your life and what makes you happy.
27. Go for a 'Reward walk' once a day and enjoy nature.
28. Be playful whenever you get the chance.
29. Give some-one a surprise gift and delight in their
     happiness.
30. Realise you are unique. There is no one just like
     you on the planet.
31. Put Happy Face stickers on your letter box or
     wheelie bin.
32. When you're feeling trapped, brainstorm ideas
     on how you can make positive changes. Small
     achievable steps lead to big changes.
33. When you are having a bad day, remind yourself it
     will pass. Tomorrow will be brand new.
34. Step slightly out of your comfort zone and experience
     something new. The feeling of success
     can be exhilarating.
35. Eat healthy amounts of fish. New studies show
     Omega three oils may reduce depression as well
     as being good for your health.
36. When dealing with an awful event, or viewing it
     on TV, instead of seeing the negative, ask yourself
     what good might come out of it.
37. Learn a new skill.
38. Start a new hobby.
39. Be kind to shop assistants and those who serve you.
40. Pause, and count three of your best blessings.
41. Do a good deed and help some-one out.
42. Consider volunteering at an animal shelter.
43. Stop insisting you are right and give other people
     a chance to be.
44. Look at whatever problem you're facing from the
     other person's point of view.
45. Spend a few minutes a day in the peacefulness
     of your garden. If you don't have a one,
     admire other peoples' gardens as you walk past.
     It's very soothing.
46. The greatest gift you can give some-one is to
     accept them as they are, without judgment.
     Accept yourself the same way.
47. Don't wait for some-one to save you. Be your
     own hero and save yourself.
48. When you love what you do it brings a state of
     happiness. If it involves helping some-one else,
     the happiness is doubled.
49. Be proud to live an ordinary life.
50. Give genuine compliments frequently. You will feel
     as good as the recipient.
51. If you feel anxiety building inside you, get busy,
     throw yourself into a positive activity.
52. Take time to fully enjoy scents; fresh brewed
     coffee, toffee ice-cream, sweet scented roses
     warmed  by the sun, and the clean tang of rain
     freshened air.
53. Happiness essential oils are bergamot, rose,
     orange and lavender. Blend one or two drops
    with an appropriate oil base or use an oil burner
    and allow the scent to drift through your home.
54. Give yourself a day or two off from reading the
     newspaper and watching the news on TV, and
     see how much better you feel. You can always
     catch up on the news later.
55. When you feel swamped by a problem, pause
     for a minute, and ask yourself if it will matter in
     one year. If not, put it aside and make the most
     of your day.
56. Listen to fun energized music.
57. Laugh everyday and as often as possible. Laughter
     makes life brighter, lighter, and so much easier.
58. Crystals associated with happiness are amber,
     citrine, gold and moonstone. Pop one in your pocket.
59. Choose one thing you're good and learn more about it.

60. Be kind to everyone you meet today. Kindness is 

     contagious.