A List of Life's Simple Pleasures
Over the course of my life, I have discovered more and more about how to relish life, and I have found that the key for enjoying life is to pay attention to simple pleasures. I like simple pleasures because they are available to everyone: they don't cost much money and every person has an opportunity to experience them. Some people might be anxious, burnt out, pressed for time, or may not recall the little things that make life so great. In fact, lots of people may be wondering if they have any idea of how to enjoy life at all.
For me, in order to enjoy life, all you need to do is figure out how to destress and how to relax and then the little pleasures of life will blossom right in front of your eyes.
Below are a few of my personal favorite tips for how to enjoy life:
1. Play your favorite music, and dance along around the house (pants optional).
2. Spend ten minutes sitting outside on the front porch (or front door or lawn).
3. Shut your eyes and take one very long, deep breath. Be conscious of your chest expanding as the air flows through you.
4. The next occasion you are surrounded by people (in an elevator, waiting in line at the post office, or sitting in a meeting) wiggle your toes. Your shoes will be on, so it will be your little secret. Focus on how good your socks feel and how your shoes have broken in to flawlessly fit your feet. Or, if you did not put socks on today, then notice how wriggling your toes can transmit small tingles running through your feet.
5. Hug someone. If there isn't someone nearby, go hug your own family pet. If you are all alone, then simply give yourself a nice, long hug. Physical contact is a good way to release anxiety and express how much you care.
6. Laugh more often. Watch a funny TV show or Comedy show or find some good movies on youtube.com.
7. Take a look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself out loud at least one pleasant thing that you would wish to hear from someone else.
8. Take a short nap....this is a true pleasure for me!
9. Roll your neck gently from side to side. Focus on your muscles as they stretch and feel your stress melt away.
10. Go to bed 15 minutes earlier every night for the next week. You can expect to get out of bed more refreshed, vitalized and alert.
Over the course of my life, I have discovered more and more about how to relish life, and I have found that the key for enjoying life is to pay attention to simple pleasures. I like simple pleasures because they are available to everyone: they don't cost much money and every person has an opportunity to experience them. Some people might be anxious, burnt out, pressed for time, or may not recall the little things that make life so great. In fact, lots of people may be wondering if they have any idea of how to enjoy life at all.
For me, in order to enjoy life, all you need to do is figure out how to destress and how to relax and then the little pleasures of life will blossom right in front of your eyes.
Below are a few of my personal favorite tips for how to enjoy life:
1. Play your favorite music, and dance along around the house (pants optional).
2. Spend ten minutes sitting outside on the front porch (or front door or lawn).
3. Shut your eyes and take one very long, deep breath. Be conscious of your chest expanding as the air flows through you.
4. The next occasion you are surrounded by people (in an elevator, waiting in line at the post office, or sitting in a meeting) wiggle your toes. Your shoes will be on, so it will be your little secret. Focus on how good your socks feel and how your shoes have broken in to flawlessly fit your feet. Or, if you did not put socks on today, then notice how wriggling your toes can transmit small tingles running through your feet.
5. Hug someone. If there isn't someone nearby, go hug your own family pet. If you are all alone, then simply give yourself a nice, long hug. Physical contact is a good way to release anxiety and express how much you care.
6. Laugh more often. Watch a funny TV show or Comedy show or find some good movies on youtube.com.
7. Take a look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself out loud at least one pleasant thing that you would wish to hear from someone else.
8. Take a short nap....this is a true pleasure for me!
9. Roll your neck gently from side to side. Focus on your muscles as they stretch and feel your stress melt away.
10. Go to bed 15 minutes earlier every night for the next week. You can expect to get out of bed more refreshed, vitalized and alert.
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