Do you find the title strange?
Why would someone talk about being happy on selected days. Reason - people find
it relatively easier to remain upbeat on Friday and Saturday. Today I will give
you some quick ways to find bliss on those days when you are generally counting
the number of hours left for Friday evening!
1. Spend a little money
"Whoever
said money can't buy happiness, didn't know where to go shopping" said an
American actress years ago. I agree. Although it is not the only source, there
is no doubt that money can get you bliss from time to time. There are endless
possibilities and an endless budget if you think in broader terms. But to buy a
few moments of smile during a heavy week can be surprisingly inexpensive. Buy a
bunch of flowers or a house plant and adorn your living room. Buy that yummy
blueberry muffin you have been avoiding, from the bakery on the way home. It
can be anything which you have been thinking of getting for a long time!
2. Play a sport
It
is good exercise, good recreation, a good way of catching up with friends and
an excellent way to recharge yourself mentally. Playing a sport adds a little
bit of verve to the week. Take out an hour every week for any game of your
choice - Squash, Badminton, Pool etc. Join a team or league. Soon it will be
something you will be eagerly looking forward to!
3. Cook a dinner
As
someone who loves cooking and does it day and night, I vouch for it. There are
few things more rewarding than having a home cooked, delicious and aromatic
food, made with carefully picked ingredients and spices. Add colours and flavours.
Experiment and use your imagination to come up with something which you have
not tried before!
4. Phone a Friend
Although
usually we leave such 'errands' for the weekend, try this out on a weekday.
Just pick up your phone and call a friend from school or university you have
not talked to in a while. Just refreshing those wonderful memories and having a
laugh will leave with a great feeling!
5. Write your journal
Although
it does not sound as much fun as the other four, retrospection during a week will
definitely bring more value and meaning to your days. Write down about anything
which made you smile, anything which you are grateful for, or anything which
you are glad you did or did not! Make a collection of moments and memories and
update it every week! Just going through it once every week will only take 10
minutes but the joy will last for 10 days!
"Remember, it is not really difficult to become happy. It is just
that we forget to do so!"
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