I believe we are all much closer to unlocking our full potential than we may think.
In fact, there are some really good, really simple, and well practiced techniques out there for making ourselves happier. They don’t involve changing yourself, but they might involve changing some of your habits.
During the next 30 days, you will do a bunch of little things that add up and have a snowball-effect on your mood and outlook on life. It’s not that the exercises are easy; some can involve deep introspection. But they are not particularly time consuming (I ask that you be willing to commit an hour a day for the next 30 days, but some will be much shorter), and the rewards are often immediate.
I now present to you: 30 Days of Happiness!
Part 1: Planning
Day 2: Perform a SWOT analysis
Part 2: The physical side
Day 5: Introduction to body practices for happiness
Part 3: Stress management
Day 9: Introduction to stress management techniques
Day 10: Start monitoring your self-talk
Day 11: Learn to reframe experiences
Day 13: Enjoying the simple pleasures
Day 14: Ideal vision of yourself
Day 15: Reflect on the past two weeks
Part 4: Values, goals, and lifestyle
Day 16: The map or the territory?
Day 18: Write a mission statement
Day 20: Starting from zero technique
Day 23: Fake it til you make it
Part 5: Social and relationships
Day 24: Are these behaviors sabotaging your relationships?
Day 25: The magic of “shave parties”
Day 26: Rekindle old friendships