If you are feeling blah because of this isolating holiday season, here are a few tips to inject more happiness into your everyday life.
- Smile more – studies show the act of smiling makes you happier
- Sleep more
- Workout or meditate – get moving!
- Listen to music – I’ve got my holiday playlist on repeat
- Give thoughtful presents to those you love
- Decorate your home for the holidays since you’re spending so much time there
- Plan a virtual holiday gathering. I did an ugly sweater party and it was a blast.
- Give out compliments
- Perform daily acts of kindness
- Help those in your community through a holiday coat drive or gift collection for kids in need
- Take joy in other people’s successes (and promote them)
- Spend time with family and friends
- Get rid of extra clutter
- Write out goals for next year – not resolutions but achievable goals
- Make a gratitude list
- Call people with whom you’ve lost touch
- Look through old photos – make albums on your phone to quickly sort them. Print out your favorites.
- Do things that make you happy and say no to things that don’t
- Spend time with pets. You can borrow mine if you want!
- Bake new holiday recipes and drop off your culinary creations to your neighbors
- Organize a recipe exchange for favorite holiday dishes, drinks or desserts and hold a contest with friends
I’d love to hear what you’re doing to keep your spirits high right now.