I think many people have realized that during the stay-at-home orders around the country, slowing down has not been a bad thing. Giving yourself less to do opens up space to think about what truly makes you happy. The little things you have been doing to keep busy may be the small steps toward happiness you needed to tune into the life you dream of.
Now, as things start to open up, don’t let go of that space! What came up for you? What have you been doing that you don’t want to quit? Are there any obligations you don’t necessarily want to get back to? I’ve put together a list of small steps you can take to live happily now. When you dream of a beautiful, happy life, it does not always translate to material things. To create a happy life, sometimes, you need to tweak your thoughts and beliefs.
So, this list is a combination of physical actions and mental actions. When you take small steps to change the way you think and move in the general direction of your dreams, you will elicit the Universe’s help and begin the journey and adventure to live your dream life.
55 Small Steps Toward Happiness
Stand up for yourself
Be grateful
Donate to a worthy cause
Commit to eating healthy
Commit to moving your body every day
Teach others what you know
Speak your truth
“All our dreams can come true. If we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney
Believe in yourself
Find time to play
Dance like no one is watching
Wear the fancy clothes
Forgive someone
Forgive yourself
Be proud of what you have accomplished
“First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare.”
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Organize your home one room at a time
Plan your next adventure
Let your kids know your dreams
” The distance between dreams and reality is called action.”
Ask your kids what their dreams are
Schedule alone time
Plan a get-together with friends
Send a thank-you note
Laugh at something you did
Speak well of others
” You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis
Celebrate an accomplishment
Learn something new
Make peace with the past
“Take small steps every day, and one day you will get there.”
Do stream of consciousness writing
Act on whatever came up in that writing
Create an action plan
Write a bucket list
Challenge what you believe
“Sometimes, the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life!”
Put money away for a new home
Create a vision board to visualize your dreams
Love yourself
Make your flaws your assets
Find your tribe
Volunteer
Tell your partner what you love about them
Say “no” to things you don’t love
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu
Go to bed early
Cook from scratch
Plant a garden
Pay attention to what is going well
Let go of perfection
Create a morning routine that sets you up for success
Do the hardest thing you have to do today first
“Remember, God never gives you a dream or a wish without also giving you the power to make your dream or wish come true.” Timothy McGaffin
Small steps toward happiness can trigger big things to happen in your life. When the world returns to “normal,” don’t rush back to the life you were living before. Take the time to assess what made you happy while at home. Choose what you want to continue doing and what you might not get back to. What small steps and actions have you been taking?
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