Makeshift Happy

Makeshift Happy

This year has been challenging so far. I am happy I have been able to snap out of it most times and smile. Of recent I found out that happiness is a choice. I dressed up in my favorite clothes put on some lipstick and decided to be smiley and chatty with people and it kinda worked. So now I know my happy triggers.

Dress up in your favourite colours.

I love red and white. I try to incorporate it in my clothes all the time now. So when I pass a mirror and see my reflection I smile. Wearing bright colours also helps to brighten your mood.

Plan outfits.

Your favourite outfits are meant to be worn. I no longer believe in saving things for a special occasion. The special occasion is today. Moving around in a well put together outfit can give you lots of confidence by just knowing you are looking good.

Surround your self with good smells.

From bath gels to perfumes, bath yourself in delicious scents. Having that scent all day can be a reminder on how you spent time grooming yourself and you are ready to face anything.

Try something new.

Trying something new has a liberating feeling. If it's something you haven't tried before, then you get a new talent. If it's something you were afraid of then you have overcome a fear. It is gives you a sense of accomplishment. Personally I tried midnight swimming. After the first time I grew scared of someone sneaking in to drown me. But that only happens in movies... Right?

Plan for the future.

Remember what you wanted to do but just didn't have the Time? Well make the time to put down a concise plan. Planning your next steps is better than leaving spare time to wallow in self pity.

Join in.

Join a new group and be active. You get to meet new people and the project/activities will be a distraction.

Indulge.

Not that you should go out shopping and break the bank. If you can afford it, a new image would be good. Trying new restaurants is good but eating all the time is bad. I worked up a new diet plan and I am experimenting with yogurt fruit smoothie recipes. My indulgence has been lipsticks. I watched YouTube videos on makeup and I have become good at it. I got a Mac Ruby Woo and I mix it with my other lipsticks for new interesting colours. And I play with my eye make up daily as well.

These are things you have done to make myself happy in the few months. I also became more open and met new people who I have let be a source of happiness that I have transferred to others around me. People say I am glowing (whatever that meanings). I am trying new money making businesses. Some have been duds but I dust myself and try a new idea. And I am designing again! Ta Da! I have this new mentality that money is there to make some more money not for buying temporary happiness. :) Quote me please. Lol.

So what we can take from this is when you are down you have to rely on the small stuff to make you happy.

See you soon.

Bebe