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A Dozen Reasons You are a Happy Person

We generally are happy people, and we must train our brain to think so.

We often overlook how we feel. The small things we do usually show that we are just happy people, but we don't realize that. If you did at least a few things on this list, you are a happy person. You just need to take them into account.

  1. You Laugh Out Loud



    When you laugh, your body pump out endorphins, the chemicals that boost energy and alleviate depression, and the stress hormones will also drop.
  2. You Drink Plenty of Water



    You don't have to drink 8 glasses of water each day. As long as you keep hydrated, drink water with meals, and when you are thirsty, you are doing just fine.
  3. You are In Tune with Nature



    It can lower stress and promote a sense of well being. Even if you just sit on a park bench for 15 minutes and simply being outdoor is a healing act in itself.
  4. You Hang Out with Friends



    When you are troubled and you unload your burden to your friends, your body and mind will feel lighter as though the problem is solved when in fact it is not.
  5. You Eat Vegetables and Fruits



    The darker and more colorful fruits and vegetables like broccoli, red peppers, blueberries, and banana, the more nutrients they contain.
  6. You Wash Your Hands



    Flu, colds, and other common illnesses are spread through touching. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and rub them in warm water for at least 20 seconds.
  7. You Floss Your Teeth



    Not only you ward off gum disease, you also keep your beautiful smile intact even if you only floss once a week. Research also suggests that having gum disease may increase your odds of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes.
  8. You Practice Deep Breathing



    Deep breathing cuts stress instantly. Try six slow breaths per minute to lower blood pressure.
  9. You Get Enough Sleep



    Having enough sleep enhances your mood, memory, and problem-solving ability. On an average, seven to eight hours of sleep nightly is ideal.
  10. You Have a Pet



    It doesn't matter how terrible your day was, you forget it as soon as you pet your furry friend. It gives you instant stress reduction.
  11. You Work Your Brain



    When you keep your brain sharp by learning or doing something new, you promote longevity.
  12. You are Loved



    Realizing that your family and friends love you, release feel-good chemicals like serotonin.

We do these things almost every day, but we don't think that they make us a happy person. Think about it, if we are not happy people, we would not bother to take care of ourselves so well, or pay attention to what we do. We just need to have gratitude in small things. We are generally happy people, and we must train our brain to think so.

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Comments (16)
#1 by Dee Huff, Dec 14, 2007
Good article. Very positive.
#2 by Marcus Edward John Cross, Dec 14, 2007
I do most of these things :-)
#3 by Liane Schmidt, Dec 14, 2007
Lovely, lovely...well done article. I love the inclusion of pictures. Helps to remind me to take the best care of myself I possibly can. Wonderful article.*

Best wishes IcyCucky!

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.
#4 by Anne Lyken-Garner, Dec 14, 2007
I love this one Cucky, a very good read!
#5 by Lucy Lockett, Dec 14, 2007
Absolutely positive and encouraging. Makes you think of all the good things that life gives us!
#6 by Judy Sheldon-Walker, Dec 14, 2007
Icy, very good points and beautiful illustrations to back them up. Excellent job. Thank you.
#7 by francie, Dec 14, 2007
I liked this article, very good and important habits! Hey Icy what's that guy in #2 got in his water! :) Great,great job!
#8 by R.B. Parsley, Dec 14, 2007
Icy, I like your article. Its excellent. I especially liked the one about pets. Pets are more theraputic than one might think. Until I got married, you couldn't give me a billion dollars to have a dog, but now I've got two of them! and Now I couldn't see being without them. Great Article!!!
#9 by IcyCucky, Dec 15, 2007
Thank you all for reading and commenting.

Francie,
I don't know what is in that guy water either.
#10 by valli, Dec 15, 2007
Nice article, and great pictures... really njoyed reading it!
#11 by jessica elgin, Dec 18, 2007
good article. but why is that guy drinking dirt?
#12 by IcyCucky, Dec 18, 2007
Jessica,

I don't know why either! Maybe he slips in an Oreo cookie in his water? LOL...
#13 by C A Johnson, Dec 18, 2007
Great job on your article. I do the majority of the things on the list.
#14 by b. radley, Jan 26, 2008
and yet another great article. I think your articles are wonderful and say a great deal about your positive outlook on life. Thanks for sharing.
#15 by Lib, Apr 3, 2008
Beautiful article...
#16 by poison ivy, Aug 4, 2008
interesting article...question for ya: the picture of the glass of water: what kind of water is that? what is the black dots in his glass?
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