Traveling Down the Road of Happiness

“Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling.”
~ Margaret Lee Runbeck

What a great way to create happiness!  Just imagine you are always happy and traveling life’s journey with a smile on your face, looking forward to each day. Bingo you will be happy!

You might be asking yourself,” Has Helen finally lost it? What is she thinking?” Hey guys, just a second! I have not completely lost my mind. I’ve been thinking about ways to enjoy life.

Simple things can make you happy.  Just looking out the window, seeing the sun shining, the trees blowing in the wind and the music playing in the background is making me happy. I refuse to be in a negative place right now, so I am happy and feeling positive.

Happiness is a state of mind. To enter the Happiness Zone start thinking about all your accomplishments and try some of the tips suggested below. Let me know what transpires.

Some quick ways you can begin to achieve happiness:

• Sit in a comfortable chair and, while taking deep breaths, tell yourself, “I feel so comfortable and happy.”  Believe me, you will begin to feel happy
• Give yourself a big HUG and say, “I love you.”
• Look out the window watch the trees dancing in the wind.
• Softly sing yourself a love song.
• Sing your praises in the shower.
• Continue acknowledging all your accomplishments.
• Start noticing the little things that you appreciate, like the beautiful spring blossoms and trees

Wishing you a beautiful and happy day!

Please post a comment below to share the tips and tools you use for bringing happiness into your day with the community. Together, the Love Yourself Community will continue to travel down the road of happiness.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Helen

Creativity and Balance

“Creativeness often consists of merely turning up what is already there.”  
~ Bernice Fitz-Gibbon

Reading Fitz-Gibbon’s quote takes away my fear of being creative. When you stop and think about it, our creations are really just a thought away. 

Whenever I sit down to write a blog, the old nagging thought pops-up, “What am I going to write about?” The first thing I do is look for a quote that wakes up my writing juices and the words start to flow.

Today, I am focused on the word, “Action.” What does it actually mean? The Thesaurus suggests, achievement and accomplishment, with inaction as its antonym.

To me the word “Action” means doing something – not just waiting for things to happen. I consider myself a very action oriented person. In the past, everything had to be done perfectly and right away. Living my life this way caused overwhelm, fear and burnout.

I often forget about the value of “inaction,” which is really taking action by delaying the process until you are prepared to move ahead.  I have a friend who always says, “For today it is okay not to make a decision and see what happens.” It is amazing how, by not taking action, solutions start to materialize and creativity kicks in. 

Through the years, since receiving my coaching certification, I have learned about the word “Balance.” Now I live my life in a completely different way – most of the time. Being human and having ingrained habits I sometimes revert back to my old behavior. It’s a miracle because now, within days, I realize what is happening and start taking steps to bring balance back into my life.

What is balance? It represents moderation in all areas of our life. On a typical day, it would be working for 5 to 6 hours, spending time with friends and family;  and taking time for you, which is the hardest part. Remember, it counts even if you spend 10 minutes doing something nice for yourself.

I would love to hear from you. What thoughts pop into your mind when you read the words, “action”, “inaction” and “balance”? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below. By sharing our thoughts and ideas with each other we can continue building a supportive community.

If you need support in anyway please send me an email to helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net and we can schedule time to chat.

Take Care,

Helen

Doing for Our Grandchildren Is a Gift of Love

Everyone goes through difficult days—even children! Things that might seem unimportant to us can impact a child in different ways. I am sounding very deep right now.

Recently, my 11-year-old grandson seems to be facing some struggles. While on the surface none of these struggles are earth-shattering to me, everything seems to be a big deal to him. Yesterday he went to school with a hole in his pants. He called his mother and asked her to bring him another pair of pants. But she was busy all day with clients and meetings. Then my cell phone rang. My grandson was on the line, asking me to bring him a pair of pants. I had commitments with clients all morning and, on top of everything else, had a very bad cold and wasn’t in the mood to drive 20 minutes both ways.

However, being a grandmother, I couldn’t say “No.” After finishing with my next client, I went to the school so we could go to Target together to buy another pair of pants. When I walked into the school building, I was greeted by both my grandson and the Principal. She asked me why I was taking him out of the school. I explained he had a hole in his pants and we were going to the store for another pair. She looked at me as if I was crazy and told him to go back to class and for me to go home. So that’s what we did: he went back to class and I went home.

Thinking about what had just happened, I felt good that my grandson feels comfortable calling me and knows I love him. The best gift we can give anyone is support and showing the person, “I love you.”

On the way home, I started thinking about the many different times I felt such love from my grandfather and how special it made we feel. How lucky I am to give to my grandchildren the love that makes them feel special.

Later that day, my grandson called and thanked me for coming to the school. We both laughed about how the Principal sent him back to class and me home.

Now It’s Your Turn

Think about the times you were with your grandchildren when both of you felt a deep love for each other. These are special moments. Not only do you feel close to each other, but it builds self-confidence and a closeness that can never be taken away.

Enjoy the time you spend together, and keep building those memories.

Helen

A Grandparent’s Special Memory

“Life is a great and wondrous mystery,
and the only thing we know
that we have for sure
is what is right here right now.
Don’t miss it!” 
~ Leo Buscaglia

Most of us wake up in the morning and think about all the things we have to do instead of planning an enjoyable day that creates memorable moments. We are so conditioned to accomplish things that taking the time to enjoy ourselves is sometimes put on the back burner.

Every Monday at 4:00 pm, I meet Jeffrey, my 11-year-old grandson, at his school, and we spend time together. This is our special time to bond together. Having fun as we spend time together is our main focus.

While I am with him, we are laughing, discussing different subjects and just being ourselves. The greatest gift I am receiving is seeing life through this child’s eyes. Last Monday we went to Barnes & Noble and explored the bookshelves. Jeffrey loves the New York Yankees and likes to read about the different players. I like to read novels and just relax. We found books, ordered drinks and sat together looking over the books we would like to read. Of course, I ended up buying them.

Then we top off the evening by going out for dinner. One week Jeffrey chooses the restaurant, and the next time it is my turn. 

Our time together is so very special. It reminds me of the times I spent with my grandfather. 

Now It Is Your Turn
It is time for you to plan a special day. Either meet friends, spend time with a family member or just take a ride or walk to your favorite place. Building memories is so easy to do and lasts a lifetime. 

I would love to hear about your special memories. My email address is helen@helenburton.net.

I am looking forward to hearing from you. 

Helen

Small Business Owners Can Experience Happiness at a Moment’s Notice

Happiness is a butterfly

“Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued,
is always just beyond your grasp, but,
which, if you will sit down quietly,
may alight upon you.”
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

Even though we have been in business for years, we are always looking for “Happiness.” Sometimes we are happy and walk around with a smile on our faces and other times it seems like a pie in the sky. 

What truly is “Happiness?” It means different things to each one of us. For me it is a sense of fulfillment, self-confidence, accomplishment, joy…. The list can go on forever.

When you are happy, what feelings surface for you?

Let’s take this a little further and see how we can bring this sense of happiness into our business. We have the ability to experience this feeling whenever we want. That is a big statement!

Let’s see how we can always have this feeling within our grasp. One way as Nathaniel Hawthorne suggests is “to sit down quietly and let the feeling alight upon you.” Easier said than done!

Since no ideas were flowing as to how we can accomplish this special feeling, I turned off the computer and just sat down quietly to see what would happen.

At first sitting quietly was very difficult. As the seconds passed it became a little easier. All of a sudden I felt a sense of peace and fulfillment. As I enjoyed this feeling a thought popped into my head of all the great things that were happening in my business.

What a great experience!

Now it is your turn to sit in a comfortable chair and let the thoughts surface. Please don’t give up to easily as time passes you will feel more relaxed and a sense of contentment will surface.

Please share your experience with the Love Yourself – It Matters Community. Together we can learn from each other and be able to grasp the feeling of “Happiness” at a moment’s notice.

Enjoy!

Helen

Having Joy in Your Life

Having Joy in Your Life

“Joy is what happens to us
when we allow ourselves
to recognize how good
things really are.”
~ Marianne Williamson

How many times have you heard Marianne Williamson’s quote?  I am sure it has been over a thousand times.  The trouble being we instantly forget what we heard or read. 

Why do we constantly ignore the simple fact to recognize how good things really are instead of what we don’t have right now?   The reason being we are human beings and are always striving for something.  Life would be pretty boring if we were not working towards a goal.

I really think we can have it both ways.  Let’s think of ways to make this happen.

Here we go!

• Take five minutes during the day to reflect on how good things really are.  Example: I love to write and the Love Yourself Blog – It Matters! is a vehicle where I can be creative and write.  What is really good for you?
• Spend time during the day to focus on what you want to achieve and the steps you are going to take. Example: You want to connect with two clients just to say hello and see how they are doing?  Plan when you are going to make the phone calls and make them.
• Before dinner evaluate your progress.  
  • You took the planned steps, take a bow.  You are amazing.
  • If things did not work out devise an alternate plan.  It is a good idea to determine what stopped you from taking action and how you can overcome the roadblock next time.  Example:   Forgot to reach out to the two clients.  What stopped me was not scheduling time to call them.  Tomorrow I will call them at 10:00am and 11:00am.

Remember you are only human and as my mother always said, “Rome was not built in a day.”  Be kind to yourself and as time goes by habits will become routine.

Please share with our Community what strategies you use to acknowledge the good things in your life and taking action to achieve your goals. 

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Helen

Change Brings Happiness into Our Lives!

Change Your Thinking

“Things don’t change.
You change your way of looking, that’s all.”
~ Carlos Castaneda

When I read Carlos Castaneda’ quote it really struck me.  How we are always looking for our life to change and never take the time to change our thoughts. 

Castaneda suggests change the way you look at things.  EASIER SAID THAN DONE!

Let me tell you a little story… I am working with a client, who we call Fran.  Her business was steadily growing through the years.  One day she woke-up thinking her business was failing.  If things didn’t turn around quickly she was going to be bankrupt in a few months. 

When she called me, Fran was devastated and could not understand what happened.  Last month she did not feel this way, and was implementing new programs.  All of a sudden she was thinking about letting her team members go and maybe looking for a JOB. 

We discussed what was happening and looked at her business growth objectively.  After checking with her Accountant, Fran was surprised to learn that the profits this month were higher than last month.  What changed was her thinking.

Isn’t it amazing how we allow ourselves to cause suffering in our own lives.

Next time things are running smoothly and you want to shake up your life, implement the following steps.  This exercise also helps people who are facing real hardships in their lives.

• STOP take a deep breath and ask yourself the question, “Is what I am thinking right now, really true and nothing will ever change?”  By stepping back and examining the situation we start seeing our challenges from a different perspective and solutions start appearing. 
• Make an agreement with yourself not to think about your challenge for today.  Every time the thought pops into your head tell yourself, I will think about it tomorrow.  Miracles happen all the time so don’t waste your time worrying about something that can change in minutes.  There is an old saying, “Most circumstances we imagine never materialize.”
• Think of a time in your life when you were experiencing difficulties and within a short period of time everything turned around and your life was better than it was before.  This happens all the time and by visualizing what happened will give you strength and hope to continue. 
• Remind yourself constantly, that you are doing the best you can and the Universe is here to guide you.  
• Think happy thoughts at least once every thirty minutes.  By thinking these thoughts you will start changing your philosophy and a smile will appear on your face. 

As Castaneda says, “Things don’t change. You change your way of looking, that’s all.”

Please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community your thoughts about this blog post.  Together we will grow and experience joy in our lives. 

Helen

Finding Fulfillment by Doing for Others

“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards;
they try to have more things, or more money,
in order to do more of what they want,
so they will be happier.
The way it actually works is the reverse.
You must first be who you really are,
then do what you need to do,
in order to have what you want.”
~ Margaret Young

Reading Margaret Young’s quote made me stop and think.  Most of us have been living our lives backwards; we are working hard to make money so we can find happiness, instead of connecting within ourselves and feeling the satisfaction we are searching for.

Are you working hard every day looking for new way to find clients and at the same time feeling frustrated?  Another way of doing things is to start feeling grateful for your special gifts and sharing them with others.

I know this is a big lump to swallow!

If you were like me, I use to think it was everyone else’s responsibility to make me happy.   It took me years to realize that it was my responsibility to take care of myself and not expect others to do it. 

Now that we got that straight, we are in charge of our own happiness.  What steps can we take?

• Standup and give yourself a standing ovation, “You are fantastic just the way you are.” By acknowledging our own greatness gives us confidence.
• Acknowledge someone today in a way that puts a smile on their face.  Yesterday, I met a friend for dinner and noticed she lost a lot of weight.  I instantly told her how great she looked and saw the excitement in her face.  Complimenting someone else does not only make them feel better, it puts a smile on your face.
• Think about one of your special gifts and share it with someone else.  Example: One of my special gifts is listening while a person speaks.  I let them know they are heard and understood which gives them the gift of being accepted. We spend most of our lives wishing others will hear and understand us. 
• Accepting our life as it is instead of hoping things will be different.  Once we learn that we are on the right track things start to move in another direction and we instantly start to feel fulfilled.
• Helping others gives us a sense of satisfaction.  One of my clients was going through a very difficult time.  During our session together, I asked her what she could do to make someone else happy.  Her first response was I can’t make anyone else happy because I feel so terrible.  She then thought for a while, told me that one of her friend’s basement was flooded from all the rain and was working very hard to clean up the mess.  My client was going to make a dinner for her family and bring it over.  She instantly stopped thinking about herself and felt happy again.  

It always goes to prove that when you focus on helping others it brings joy to your life.  What are you going to do nice for someone today?  Please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community what action you took and the results it uncovered.

Looking forward to hearing from you.  Have a great day!
 
Helen

Joy is what happens

Hurricane Irene, Hightstown, NJ 2011

“Joy is what happens
to us when we allow ourselves
to recognize how good
things really are.”
~ Marianne Williamson

This past weekend, “Hurricane Irene” paid us a special visit. Moving up the east coast she showed her true colors and caused mass destruction. 

Everyone was posting on Facebook what was happening and how lucky they were.  It brought a smile to my face, realizing what a beautiful community I am part of.  We live life and at the same time acknowledge the special gifts we are receiving.

I lost three trees and was grateful they did not damage my house or shed. My neighbors had a few feet of water in their basements. A few years ago, we had a battery backup installed on the sump pump.  When we lost power for four hours it kicked on and continued taking the water out of the basement.  How lucky is that?

Living through “Irene” made me think of how we take things for granted.  Today let’s focus on how lucky we are and share our special gifts with everyone.  Sometimes it takes hardships to wake us up and change our perspectives.

Right now is our opportunity to start living from a new perspective.  What can you do differently?  Who is up to taking this challenge?

I am going to start… From this moment on I will keep a happiness journal and write three things a night that made me happy during the day.  Then post them on the Love Yourself – It Matters Blog and Facebook page. 

Now it is your turn!

What can you do differently to bring more joy into your life?  Some examples:

• Acknowledge the first person you see. Think of something that will put a smile on their face.  Example:  I was at a coffee shop and the first person I saw was a little girl.  I smiled and told her that I loved her dress.  She did a little dance and told her mother, “This lady likes my dress.”  We were all smiling.  
• Call someone who is experiencing a hardship and brighten their day by acknowledging their greatness.  Example:  During the conversation share with them how much you cherish their friendship. 
• Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea and a grab a good book.  
• Steal my idea and start a happiness journal. Remember to post your experiences on the Love Yourself – It Matters! blog or facebook page
• Work on your hobby.  It definitely will bring you peace and satisfaction.

Please post in the comment section of the Love Yourself – It Matters Blog what you did differently today.  Making one small change can bring a smile to your face and more joy to your life.

Remember as Marianne Williams quote states, “Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.”

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Take Care,

Helen

Acceptance of Who We Are

Life is like a rollercoaster.

“There are two kinds of people:
Those who don’t do what they want to do,
so they write down in a diary about what they haven’t done,
and those who haven’t time to write about it because they’re out doing it.”

~ Richard Flournoy and Lewis R. Foster

Reading this quote brought a smile to my face.  Some days I am the first person they described and other days the second one.  We are all human beings and our actions are dictated largely by our attitude.

Some days I wake up in the morning feeling motivated and other times I want to pull the covers over my head.  Either way I have to get out of bed and take action. Feeling motivated means going with the flow and implementing action steps that will move my business forward.  When feeling overwhelmed, it takes courage to start thinking and moving in another direction.

What is a person to do?  Acknowledge what is going on and support yourself accordingly.

When feeling discouraged it is time for pampering.  We all need a vacation from our daily routines. The important thing to remember is that it’s important to regroup and learn what is happening in our lives.  Instead of fighting our thoughts, feelings and blaming ourselves just go with the flow.  Acceptance improves our attitude and we learn from our experiences.  Have faith. You will start feeling motivated again. 

Below are ways to pamper yourself:

• Cook yourself a healthy and delicious breakfast.  My favorite pancake recipe:
  • ¼ Cup of Cottage Cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 package of oatmeal
  • 6 oz. container of yogurt
  • 1 cup of blueberries

Combine the cottage cheese, egg and oatmeal together and cook on a medium flame.  When pancake is cooked top it with the yogurt and blueberries.  ENJOY!

• Exercise!  It makes you feel alive and good again.
• Pick out clothes that make you feel good.  
• Work for a few hours.  Continue acknowledging yourself.  Example: After writing an article, acknowledge yourself for how easy it is to write and express your ideas.  
• Sit back in a chair and just relax.  Do absolutely nothing!!
• If inclined, take a bubble bath.
• Journal about your magnificence. I know this may be hard.  Just get started and the ideas will flow.  Example of getting started:  Helen, I want to thank you for taking the time to acknowledge how I am feeling.  This has made a big impact I am starting to regain my self-confidence and my day is beginning to change…  
• Give yourself permission to just be you and do whatever you want. 

Enjoy the time!

Life is like a rollercoaster. By keeping a positive attitude, accepting our thoughts and feelings, and pampering ourselves makes the ride worthwhile. 
 
Good Luck!
 
Helen

What Makes You Happy?

“If only we’d stop trying to be happy,
we’d have a pretty good time.”
~ Edith Wharton

What is happiness?  We have a certain picture in our minds that illustrates Happiness.  Some people think happiness is when they have 2 new clients, or you receive a present you always wanted, etc.

These moments are short lived.  Take for example once you sign-up the new clients, instantly you start looking for other clients. 

It reminds me of the time when I was attending college.  Always thinking about when I graduated my life would be easier.  Then thinking when I am married and have children, l would really be happy.  The story continues to unfold and I never felt completely happy.

One day many years ago, I was invited to attend a tele-class, “Is Happiness a Pipe Dream?”  I felt compelled to join the call.

What I learned was that Happiness is our own perception.  The presenter spoke about sitting at a traffic light and looking around.  This made her happy.  The next morning I was sitting in a chair, drinking a cup of coffee and my cat, Alice was sitting on my lap purring.  This made me happy.

Now whenever I feel sad or wish for something to happen that will make me happy I instantly think about what is making me happy right now.  It always brings a smile to my face.

If we focus on what is making us happy in the moment, we would always have a pretty good time.

Now It is Your Turn! 

• Close your eyes for a few moments and picture yourself feeling relaxed.
• Ask yourself the question, “What is making me happy right NOW?  Oh come on, something could put a smile on your face.  For me it is aking that first sip of coffee.
• Think about that situation, what are you thinking and how does it make you feel?
• Relax for a while and then open your eyes.

Are you feeling happy and more relaxed?  Remember, Happiness is a choice you can make anytime you want.  

Please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community what just made you happy after reading this article. 

Wishing you an enjoyable and happy day!

Helen

Love is the Answer

Love is the Answer

“Love is, above all, the gift of oneself.”

~ Jean Anouilh

Today is Valentine’s Day and everyone is thinking about whom they love and who loves them.  Are you forgetting the most important person, “YOU?”

Many years ago, I received an email stating the benefits of acknowledging yourself on Valentine’s Day.  At first thinking how selfish, it made me think of how we always forget ourselves.  Everyone comes first!

One night last week I was out with a friend and we decided after dinner to walk around the mall.  It was very crowded and most people were carrying shopping bags.  We were saying, how commercial Valentine’s Day had become and people were probably buying gifts for their loved ones.  He then made a comment, “Why don’t they buy something for themselves?”  We then decided to buy something for ourselves and each other.  It was fun.
What are you going to do special for yourself today? 

I am going to write myself a love letter!

Dear Helen,

I want to thank you for your kindness and understanding of all the times your negative thoughts had us spinning.  You always acknowledged the thought and turned it into a positive way of thinking.

Your love of life, warmth, smile and personality always makes people feel comfortable and special.  What a special gift you are giving to your family, friends and business partners. 

Love Yourself Coaching has been a vehicle for you to support coaches in building prosperous businesses while loving themselves.  Working together with your clients you have seen them take giant steps and find happiness within themselves.

I love you and enjoy your special day!

Helen

Now it is your time to take out that piece of paper and write yourself a love letter thanking “YOU” for who you are and the wonderful gifts you give to others.  The letter can be for your eyes only.  Be honest and go for it.  

I want to thank you all for being part of the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community.  You certainly have made a difference in my life.

Love,

Helen 

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

What sunshine is to flowers,

smiles are to humanity.

They are but trifles, to be sure;

but, scattered along life’s pathway,

the good they do is inconceivable.

~Joseph Addison

What caught my attention reading Joseph Addison’s quote was the word ”sunshine.” Here in New Jersey the winter days are cold and dreary. I would love to feel the summer sun again.

As my husband always said, “You can’t do anything about the weather so stop worrying about it.” How true!

My next thought was how can I brighten my spirit and feel the sunshine within. On to another challenge!

I reread Joseph Addison’s quote again and learned that smiles are our sunshine. Feeling empowered, I put on my coat and went to Dunkin Donuts for coffee. Holding a cup of coffee in my hand does wonders for my morale.

As I walked into the store, I smiled at the first person I saw. He smiled back and then I smiled at someone else. Within minutes most of the people in the store were smiling and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.

Driving home with my cup of coffee and a smile on my face, the sun came out.

Are you up to playing a little game? The next time you are in a store, smile at the first person you see. Continue smiling at everyone and see what happens.

Please share your experience with the members of the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community. Together let’s put smiles on people’s faces.

You are the Force Behind Your Success!

“You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
You’re on your own, and you know what you know.
And you are the one who’ll decide where you’ll go.”
Dr. Seuss

What direction are you steering yourself?  We are the action force behind our success and journey.

It is so easy to say, “I am working so hard and my business is not where I want it to be.”  This certainly can be your reality.  On the other hand, things are happening which you could have not imagined say a few months ago.

My dream was to have a team of professionals working with me who were dedicated to the success of Love Yourself Coaching.  Gradually, I connected with different professionals whose dedication and skills are increasing my business productivity.   My motto is, “Be open to possibilities.”

Now it is your turn!

What is your dream?  As Dr. Seuss says, “You can steer yourself any direction you choose. And you are the one who’ll decide where you’ll go.”

Some simple steps you can follow to get started:

• Write about your dream.  Make it real and that it is already happening. Example: My business is growing and as of today I have 10 clients.
• How are you feeling?  Example: Successful, happy and fulfilled.
• Everyday read or write about your dream.  It will keep you focused and open to possibilities.

Please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters! Community.  Together we can support each other.

Helen

Happy Moments for the Unemployed

“If you want to be happy,
set yourself a goal
that commands your thoughts,
liberates your energy,
and inspires your hopes.
Happiness is with you.
It comes from doing some certain thing
into which you can put
all your thought and energy.
If you want to be happy,
get enthusiastic about something.”
Dale Carnegie

Being unemployed gives us the chance to stop and think about the times in our life when we were really happy. Don’t feel guilty about taking this time to think about those happy moments it will give you energy and enthusiam regarding something.

Let’s play a little game!

Take the following steps:
• Close your eyes, take 5 deep breaths, relax and think of a time in your life when you were really happy. Was it when you were a child, young adult or just recently?
• Reminisce about that time. What were you doing? Who were you with? What made you happy?
• Relax and enjoy that experience.
• Think about how you can recapture that time again. Do you have to plan a party? Call that special friend? Take time alone and go to the beach or mountains? What would make that experience a reality again?
• Open your eyes at the count of 5.
• Take a big stretch and relax for a few seconds.

How are you feeling? I hope relaxed and ready to take action.

Remember we can never recapture the same experience again. What we can do is create a new experience that will make us happy.

You are the creator of your happiness. Go for it!!!

After completing the exercise above, please share with the Love Yourself – It Matters Community your thoughts. What made you happy? What plans are you making to recapture your new happy moment?

I am looking forward to hearing from you and together we can bring a little happiness into our day.

Helen