Appreciation List
I'm not suggesting that being happy is easy (although sometimes it is) or that all it takes is an appreciation list (although sometimes it does), but taking 30 seconds to remember all that you appreciate in your life can reduce feelings of stress, and maybe kick off some DHEA (the happiness hormone) in your system. And, reducing stress likely leads to better health, better decision making, and more contentment.
Appreciation List*
Step 1:
Make a list of things you appreciate such as people, places, activities and pets and choose one or two each morning to hold in your heart during the day. Choose one to hold in your heart throughout the night while you rest
Step 2:
Keep your Appreciation List close by all day, perhaps in a pocket or purse, at your desk or computer. In stressful moments, choose something from your list that can quickly evoke a feeling of appreciation. It can transform a long and stressful day into one that flows – amazingly in 30 seconds or less.
*from the Institute of Heart math
I'm not suggesting that being happy is easy (although sometimes it is) or that all it takes is an appreciation list (although sometimes it does), but taking 30 seconds to remember all that you appreciate in your life can reduce feelings of stress, and maybe kick off some DHEA (the happiness hormone) in your system. And, reducing stress likely leads to better health, better decision making, and more contentment.
Appreciation List*
Step 1:
Make a list of things you appreciate such as people, places, activities and pets and choose one or two each morning to hold in your heart during the day. Choose one to hold in your heart throughout the night while you rest
Step 2:
Keep your Appreciation List close by all day, perhaps in a pocket or purse, at your desk or computer. In stressful moments, choose something from your list that can quickly evoke a feeling of appreciation. It can transform a long and stressful day into one that flows – amazingly in 30 seconds or less.
*from the Institute of Heart math
