Besides the Spring allergies, have you ever noticed what beauty Spring brings to the world? Do you see the cherry blossoms blooming, the sun's reflections in the water, the butterflies flapping their wings, or the sweet smell of pollen? In an article by Psychology Today, an author teaches readers that Spring season can increase positive psychology. This exceptional quote stated,
"If so, you have the personality trait that experts in Positive Psychology call 'appreciation of
beauty and excellence,' a component of the human strength of transcendence. Compared to people
who have a low level of this type of appreciation, lovers of beauty and excellence are more likely
to report finding joy and meaning in everyday life. They also display a stronger tendency to create
deeper, more loving connections with other people."
As human beings are attracted to beauty, they are in awe of how beauty is created in just one piece. Imagine yourself looking at a flower that just bloomed; wouldn't that make you smile? I believe when nature leaves little surprises out, individuals can feel a sense of happiness when surprised. Here is a list of things to do during the rest of the season to boost up your happiness. Give it a try and see if your mood has increased from the last couple of months.
- Take a mindful walk. A mindful walk is one you take slowly, noticing every step along the way. You can do this from your front door to your car in the morning or take a longer walk at lunchtime or in the evening. Walk at a very slow pace - many people take one step as they inhale, and the next step as they exhale. Set the intention to experience the world around you with all your senses while you walk. Very often, just taking the time to notice your world is all it takes to find lots of beauty in it.
- Do something differently each day. Take a different route to work. Take your coffee break outside instead of in your office. Say hello to someone you don't know very well. Adding these little novel elements to your day makes you more attentive, increasing the likelihood that you'll see something lovely.
- Make time for the things you think are beautiful or excellent. If you love modern art, get a couple coffee table books of your favorite artists. Leave one on the coffee table, and take one to your office. If you love flowers, buy some forced bulbs and put them around your house. Indulge in an exotic blossom when you shop for groceries.
- Become an amateur photographer. This is really easy to do nowadays, when most mobile phones have cameras built in and fun photography applications abound. Make a deal with yourself to take one photo of something you think is beautiful every day for a month. Before long, you'll find yourself seeking, and finding beautiful people, places and things every day.
- Read biographies and memoirs about people who have accomplished things you admire.
THIS: "Do something differently each day. Take a different route to work. Take your coffee break outside instead of in your office. " is an absolute must!!
ReplyDeleteThese are rgeat reminders. It's simple, but's definitely those kinds of little things that make a difference and keep you from getting in a rut. It's easy to slip inot a pattern and just go through the motions. At least it is for me. I appreciate little reminders like this. Mixing it up every once in a while is vital. They say 'it's not the destination, it's the ride' and I know definitely need to look around and enjoy the scenery now and then.
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