Don't worry, Be happy...

To stay happy and pay your attitude forward in a positive way, put these tricks into practice:

 

 

1. Kill them with kindness

Remember the lesson you teach your kids about saying something nice or nothing at all? It's time to turn that concept on its head. Instead of keeping silent the next time you encounter a sourpuss, dish out a compliment. Compliment your boss's haircut, or acknowledge the hard work of a surly PTA mom. A kind comment could do more to shield you from a dark cloud than zipping your lip. It may even help clear the skies for the other person too.

2. Do unto others

It's easy to sit and stew about the jerk who cut you off on the highway. A stay-happy alternative to fuming: Do what you wish he had done, give the next car plenty of room to merge and a friendly wave. Research shows that doing a good deed for others can lift your mood even more than doing something nice for yourself. Then, you'll feel better (and feel good about yourself) for taking the high road.

3. Fake it until you make it

When you're cranky, the last thing you want to do is smile. But smiling can actually help cement a sunny outlook. When you pretend to be happy, it crowds out unpleasant thoughts because we can only truly concentrate on one thing at a time. In fact, grinning actually activates the happiness region of your brain and can help you perceive things in a better light.

4. Skip the morning news

Your sensitivity to others isn't limited to those around you. Simply reading the day's depressing headlines can leave you down in the dumps. Solution: If you have a ritual of checking the morning news, replace it with a restorative activity, such as a stretching DVD, walking the dog or reading to your kids. You can still keep up with current events -- just wait until the afternoon, when you’re less susceptible to negative reports.

 

5. Play in the dirt

Gardening can be a terrific way to prevent and even shake off a bad mood. Studies show exercise alone helps increase feelings of happiness and well-being, plus working in the soil has also been shown to bolster positivity. It is discovered that contact with microorganisms in the soil stimulates production of serotonin, the feel-good chemical in your brain. So, ditch the gloves and get your hands dirty!

6. Keep things in perspective

When life throws you the big curveballs, such as money issues or health concerns, resolve to look at the whole picture and keep things in perspective. When bad thoughts creep in, make an effort to think as rationally about your situation as possible. Ask yourself: Will canceling your yearly vacation scar your kids for life? No, it won't. (They may even be relieved.) And if negative emotions and thoughts continue to spiral, call an impartial friend. (Family members can be too close for an unbiased perspective.)






The most important thing to remember is that it is possible to hold onto a sunny mood no matter what life throws at you. Now that's something to smile about!



     You are beautiful
                   if you smile always !!