Happy: Finding joy in every day and letting go of perfect
by Cotton, Fearne · 141 highlights
Think great thoughts about that amazing body, dream of what it can do and thank it for all it has given.
‘I am strong and capable and will spread happiness with my words’,
As soon as we give ourselves visual goals of what we want out of exercise, we start to feel let down if things don’t go our way.
My brain is able to become clear in a much shorter time span when I’m out walking.
Look after your body and it will work beautifully together with your mind.
babies are being born, older relatives are passing on, children are growing up and forming their own ideas, some family members may move away or get lost in a tangle of disagreement.
When you feel lost in life, or like something is missing, try and give thanks for those close to you.
‘what’s the point of being miserable?’ Only by looking on the bright side will things improve
We are so fortunate to have loving children.
Families are such a wonderful mixture of joy, safety and irritation! Each family member will offer you something whether it be from a positive or negative place.
Seeing things from another angle sometimes helps us walk down that road to happiness.
the people that cause us to constantly react are usually the ones who are teaching us the most.
try to let go of your preconceptions. If we assume certain scenarios will take place and particular words will be spoken, then we are already setting ourselves up for a fall.
Travel there with an open mind, knowing that there may be uncomfortable moments, but that you’ll be okay and that you are in control of your reactions.
no one has power over you, even if it feels like it.
‘What would happen if I reacted in a totally different way to the way I normally do?’
don’t accept awkwardness or tension because it has always been there. Try to solve it, and if you can’t – learn from it.
Take time to remember the things they have done for you and acknowledge the happiness their support can bring.
Don’t assume family drama before it happens; approach it with an open heart and mind.
Learning to live with gratitude is a habit and one worth practising.