{"id":48564,"date":"2017-04-03T19:06:09","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T03:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=48564"},"modified":"2017-05-27T08:45:41","modified_gmt":"2017-05-27T16:45:41","slug":"41-little-daily-habits-for-growth-and-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/41-little-daily-habits-for-growth-and-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"41 Little Daily Habits for Growth and Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are little things we can do each day to empower our lives for more happiness and fulfillment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Glenn Williams, Senior Lecturer in Psychology once said: \u201cIt is the small, and often unexpected, pleasures in life that can make us smile each and every day to help us build happier and more meaningful lives for ourselves and for others.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below you\u2019ll find a list of the little things that can make a difference to your happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Wake up to a beautiful alarm song or sound &#8211; not just a BUZZ<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Wake early enough so that you can take your time in the morning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Hydrate yourself slowly with 1 liter of water before your first meal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Meditate for 10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Pray for other people\u2019s good health<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smile with your Friends and Family<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Listen to Soulful Music<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send a message to a friend you care about<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Think about 1 thing you\u2019re most grateful about<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Share something hilarious with someone<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Walk outside in nature and really take in the surroundings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be mindful of how many times you Check Social Media<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid the News first thing in the morning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Breathe as deeply as you can<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Listen to an educational Audiobook or Podcast<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read an article or book you find interesting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Like something great someone\u2019s shared<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stretch\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Listen to one song on repeat while working<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look forward to the moment you find yourself in<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eat 1 fruit and 1 Vegetable (or more)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Relax the muscles around your eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shake someone\u2019s hand with warmth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hug someone with love<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watch a funny video<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take a short 5 min break for every hour of work done<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watch a great TV Show or Stand-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send a message of appreciation to someone<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take notes on\u00a03 things you&#8217;ve learned 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